The Arlene's Costume family at the Halloween & Party Expo in January 2025. Cindy Sinopoli is second from left.
The NCA extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cindy Sinopoli, who passed away
Cindy Sinopoli
unexpectedly on July 24. Cindy was part of the family that runs Arlene's Costumes in Rochester, New York, and she was the mother of current NCA President Terry Sinopoli. Cindy's aunt, Arlene Stephens, founded Arlene's Costumes -- at first called Next to New Shop -- in 1956. Arlene passed away just one month prior to Cindy's passing. Both women were regular attendees of NCA events and will be greatly missed.