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Joseph J. "Jay" Arena

Joseph Arena Obituary

Of Lowell, formerly of Waltham, April 20, 2008. Husband of Christine M. (Norton). Father of Aprille Bachman of Washington DC. Son of Salvatore C. and Catherine A. (Leavitt) Arena of Waltham. Brother of Cecilia Fournier of Burlington, Susan Arena of Jupiter, FL, and Mary-Jo Brady of Laconia, NH. Step-father of Ian Flynn of Tewksbury. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral at 8 AM Saturday from The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main St., (Rte. 20), WALTHAM followed by a Funeral Mass in Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Church, 880 Trapelo Road, Waltham at 9 AM. Burial will be private. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 PM. For complete obituary, guestbook and directions please visit: www.joycefuneralhome.com.

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Published by Boston Globe on Apr. 23, 2008.

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Robyn Vaglica

May 4, 2008

To the Arena Family, I was shocked and saddended to hear of Jay's death. I don't know if you will remember me or not, but I used to live on Cheryl Lane. My name is Robyn. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.

Michael Valenzano

May 1, 2008

My heart goes out to Jay's family especially April and my mom Sharon. I will pray that Jay is taken good care of now and forever.

Mary Ellen Goodwin (Sennett)

April 25, 2008

Jay, may you be with the Angels. To Aprille & the Arena Family, so sorry for your loss.

Jody Sennett

April 24, 2008

I'm very sorry to hear about Jay, a good friend, fellow musician and father of my sister Sharon's daughter, Aprille. I will always remember Jay as one who easily smiled and who tried his best. He was one heckuva bass player too! My sincere condolences go out to all of you.

Kerri Egan

April 23, 2008

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Jay. Such a young soul taken far too soon. I am the cousin of Sharon Sennett, mother of Jay and Sharon's beautiful daughter April.
I will keep you in my prayers.

Sharon Sennett

April 23, 2008

My deepest condolences at this time of sorrow. I will pray for Jay and for the Family that you may find comfort in one another during the coming days. My heart goes out to you all.
Sharon Sennett and Family

Deborah Herrington

April 23, 2008

Our sincere condolences to the Arena family from Vinny Boulanger and Deborah Herrington, friends of Mary Jo Brady.

Connie Carbone

April 23, 2008

Dearest Uncle Sal and Auntie Catherine: So saddened to hear of the loss of your only son, Jay. Remembering happy times spent with him wil bring you much comfort.
Love, Connie (Arena) Carbone

Geri Cook-Keough

April 23, 2008

My condolences to you and yours, I remember Jay from a lifetime ago. May he rest in peace. God Bless you all thru this most difficult of times.

Liz Barker

April 23, 2008

Aprille & Family: I am very sad to read about your loss....Please know even though many years have separated us, I still think about you and wish you love and peace xoxo

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