BORN

1943

DIED

2015

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Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Arthur Athanas Obituary

Arthur William Athanas, 72, passed away on April 29, 2015 at the McGraw Center for Caring Hospice facility in Jacksonville, FL. He was born February 11, 1943 in Bridgeport, CT. Arthur graduated from Central High School in Bridgeport, CT in 1961 and continued his education at the University of Miami (1961 | 1965), where he became a proud member of Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity. Following successful completion of his education, Arthur proudly served his country for six years in the National Guard until discharged in 1978. He married Geraldine M. Lesnick of Stratford, CT in 1970. Arthur retired from BAE Systems (Lexington, MA) in 2004 after 20 years as a subcontract negotiator. Following retirement, he and his wife moved to Florida. Arthur is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Geraldine Lesnick; son, Jason Guilford Athanas of Princeton, NJ; daughter, Lisa Beth Ayers of Oakton, VA; four grandchildren, Liam Athanas, Austin Ayers, Ashley Ayers and Alex Ayers. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 2, at Ponte Vedra Valley, 4750 Palm Valley Rd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida. Please sign the online guestbook at www.pontevedravalley.com.

Published by The Danvers Herald from May 1 to May 14, 2015.
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The power beyond normal lye with the one above. We are never left naked or ever completely alone. God has given us protection his heart is now or home. He watches over us, while he is on his thrown. He has given us free will to move about and roam. Such a grand creator his name must be known. He causes to become, things yet shown. If we do his will we will always have a home. So praise, praise, praise Jehovah god alone.

majorie harris

May 3, 2015

Liz and I send our sincere condolences to friends and family for your loss..... Our hearts and prayerful thoughts go out to you...that you may find comfort and strength from our loving Heavenly Father .

Robert Leonard

May 2, 2015

To the family of Art Athanas

We wish to express our sympathy for Art's loss. Adel has wonderful memories of his great story telling in the early morning exercise sessions at the club. He got everyone's day off to a great start. Art was an energetic, bright and humorous neighbor.

Kathy & Adel Eltimsahy
Jacksonville, Florida

Kathy & Adel Eltimsahy

May 1, 2015

Geri,
Our deepest sympathy on your loss. We can still picture Artie with his little smile when ever he greeted us. We are sure he is up there looking down on you.

Don and Shirley Jordan

May 1, 2015

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