Arrindale B. Cadogan

With heavy hearts, we announced the passing of our beloved Arrindale B Cadogan, who was taken from us too soon on June 21st, 2024.  A service celebrating Arrindale Cadogan’s precious life will be held on Saturday. June 29th, 2024, in the following order: Viewing at 10:00am, Service at 11:00, and Transitional Going home Celebration immediately followed the service at 35 Commerce Ave, Albany, NY 12206, Where friends and family are invited to remember a life that although short, was truly a gift to us all. Arrindale has officially earned his wings to be home with the Lord. He is absent from the body, present with the Lord. His confidence in his salvation was felt and mesmerized by all who have met him and touched by his life, his faith, service unto God, and humanitarian ability to Make A Difference in people’s lives whether you’ve met him for a second or a lifetime. He was before anything else a born again Christian and a Faithful servant of God who lived his life in God’s orderly fashion: God First, Family than everyone else. He lived a selfless life because he was a selfless man.

            Arrindale Bernard Cadogan, Born June 19th, 1959 in St. Michael, Barbados passed away in Albany, NY on June 21st, 2024. Preceded in death by his Amazing loving born again Christian wife, Mireille M. Cadogan, loving daughter Anastasia M. Sobolewski, and his three loving sons, Anthony B. Cadogan, Matthew I. Cadogan and Aaron B. Cadogan. Arrindale is survived by his loving matriarch mother Hyacinth Cadogan of 98 blessed years of age, and his 5 loving siblings, Tyrone Cadogan, Evadney  Cadogan, Denise Cadogan, Ann Cadogan, and Lenox Cadogan. As well as 12 adorable, loving grandchildren. Shaelynn A. Sobolewski, Xander L. Sobolewski, Micah L. Sobolewski, Roman L. Sobolewski, Annabelle Cadogan, Jillian Cadogan, Legacy Cadogan, Skylar Cadogan, Mazuri Cadogan, Maxwell Cadogan, Phlexx Cadogan and Anessah Cadogan. Arrindale Cadogan and his loving wife Mireille Cadogan together welcomed Catherine  April Kelly with so much love to be part of their  immediate loving family. They have also considered Kye, as their 13 th loving grand child. Arrindale was loved by such an extensive loving family comprised by a multitude of brother in laws, sister in laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and all unofficial adopted children, and grandchildren etc. It didn’t take long for anyone to become part of their family. Arrindale brought immeasurable joy and light into our lives with his kind heart, radiant smile and boundless curiosity. Though his time with us was brief, the depth of love and happiness he shared will forever remain in our hearts.

Arrindale B. Cadogan came to the US in 1980 to reunite with his dear loving mother, Hyacinth Cadogan and the rest of his siblings. He later met the love of his life, his beautiful wife Mireille M. Cadogan on July 14, 1984. He met her in 1982, dated for six months, proposed to her in 1983, and married his forever soulmate on July 14, 1984 till death do them part as their initial wedding vows made before God, in the Bronx, NY. Arrindale B. Cadogan was a fervent servant of God. He graduated from Monroe College with an Associates Degree in Computer Science. He then went on to John Jay College and obtained an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice/paralegal. He also obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology with honors at Mid Hudson Bible Institute to further his work, and calling in God’s ministry.  Arrindale has enjoyed his professional career by having been an asset to the District Attorney’s Office in the Bronx as a Paralegal for many years, Bookkeeper for Lucille Murray Child Development Center in the Bronx. Arrindale‘s passion was to become self employed to spend more time in God’s ministry and with his loving family. Arrindale turned his hobby, passion of computers and his education  into Entrepreneurship. Arrindale opened his first ABC Computer Service Business then expanded to Tax Specialist, Notary Public. His business has blossomed and became a hub to share the gospel with many people. He had closed the business but his customers became friends and family where they continued to seek his services for many years thereafter. He has since dedicated himself to build and expand his wife’s Entrepreneurial ventures. He had officially resigned since Covid and devoted more of himself to God’s Ministry, Family, Community Services. Fast Forward many years of working various jobs, careers, and owning many more businesses he eventually moved his family up to Albany, NY from Monroe, NY where he had moved with his family from the Bronx many years ago while still working in the Bronx. His loving daughter had transferred with her job in Albany, NY and Arrindale was visiting with her with the family. Anastasia resided here. His daughter Anastasia was attending a church gala that she was invited to by a member of the New Birth Christian Fellowship Ministries, she loved the energy so much that she invited her dad to this wonderful church. Lets just say the rest is history. Let’s say that Arrindale fell in Love instantly with the spiritual presence of the Lord that seemed imminent. The plan to move to Albany from Monroe was birthed  instantly. Dr. Pastor Paul Parsons Senior and First Lady, Marva Parsons welcomed and embraced us as family. To say the least, New Birth had became his second hand and dove right into service unto God. He loved his beautiful spiritual brothers and sisters. Arrindale has become an integral part of New Birth Fellowship Ministries and the community at large. Arrindale’s passion for serving  God was illuminated by the light of God that shined through to everyone he came in contact with. His salvation was indeed felt by many as he led many to Christ for the Kingdom of God. He certainly planted the seed in so many others that are awaiting to be blossomed to accept Christ as their Savior. This was Arrindale’s passion to win souls for Christ and pray that many if not all will come to experience the relationship that he had with God by calling God to come into their lives and save them to ensure that eternal life. God had used him as an example to the end on how short life is and there is no Notification Alert to notify us of when our departure date is. Arrindale celebrated his 65th Birthday with so much joy with his family on June 19th 2024 and suffered a massive stroke on 6/20/24 around 4:15am which left him with not much sign of life nor pain. God remained merciful even through this tragic moment by keeping him long enough to give the family time to join together to say our “see you later in heaven.” to someone we loved beyond measure, to eternity. We were comforted by the Dr.s at Albany Med who ensured us that his pain lasted just minutes through the fatal stroke , and our beloved Pastor, Dr. Paul Parsons Senior that remained with him, our Beautiful First Lady, Marva that joined us later. He received the Royal treatment by the Medical professionals,who treated him with the utmost respect, empathy, professionalism, and dignity through the end.

The Cadogan’s Family thanks you all and comforted by knowing that our beloved Arrindale lived a beautiful life and was blessed beyond measure as he has always been surrounded with loving family members, and friends till the very end. The family is comforted that our beloved Arrindale  is not only resting in peace but believing with affirmation according to God’s word if you simply ask God with firm Conviction to come into your life and forgive you from all your sins; God will forgive you and cast all your sins to the sea of forgetfulness and remember them no more and you are now saved, and  become born again. It is as simple as that. We believe that God will greet our beloved Arrindale When he stands before God and said “ Great Job my faithful servant”.  As we know that it is best to grow when we nourish ourselves physically, mentally, and spiritually. Building relationship through prayers and reading God’s word. Arrindale loved everyone he came in contact. He has been a part of not only our community but a vital part in the New Birth Christian Fellowship Ministries. A true man of faith. Arrindale Cadogan became a joyful member of New Birth Fellowship Ministries under the leadership of His Beloved pastor and mentor, leader, Dr. Paul Parsons Senior and his Beautiful and loving Spiritual First Family, accompanied by all the brothers and sisters of the New Birth Ministry. He has left us with a legacy that is much to be desired and build upon . His family has made the commitment to lock in together and ensured that they represent the embodiment of this great man and Level up with his grand children and continued to expand beyond their generations. Heaven is definitely smiling.

Gone Too Soon!!! With So Much Love! Your Legacy Lives On Forever.

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