Hector N. Araniz – 57, of Amherst, NH, and formerly of North Reading, MA, died on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 surrounded by loving family.

Born in Argentina on June 6, 1959. He is the son of Lucy Araniz and the late Hector Araniz. He was a graduate of Waltham High School, Class of 1977 and Bentley University, Class of 1981. Hector worked as a Financial Advisor for many years.

He loved spending time with family and friends.  He was an avid golfer and was a member of the Sky Meadow Men’s Golf Association.

Family members include his loving son, Justin A. Araniz, daughter-in-law Kate and grandchildren Ava and Evan of North Reading, MA, his daughter, Jessica E. Araniz of Manchester, NH, former wife Janis Araniz of Manchester, NH, his brother, Rick Araniz, sister-in-law Margaret and niece and nephew, Christiana and Alex of Medway, MA and his partner, Cathy DiMartino and daughter Mary-Kate of Amherst, NH.

Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, MA on Saturday, October 15 from Noon to 4 PM. There will be no funeral mass and interment will be private.

Hector was ever grateful for the care he received from nurses and medical staff over the many years of his battle with cancer.  It was his wish to give back to those who showed him care and compassion during this journey.  As such, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Hector N. Araniz Memorial Fund, c/o Charles River Bank, PO Box 740 Medway, MA 02053