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Arthur Stone Obituary
AGE: 58 • Browns Mills
Arthur "Skip" Leo Stone, 58, of Browns Mills, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. Born in Neptune, he later moved to Cranford where he spent most of his adult life. He served in the United States Army, Second Division from 1973 to 1979, and was stationed in Korea. For the past 13 years, he worked as a Line Clearance Engineer for Nelson Tree Service, Inc., and was a member of IBEW Local 94. Art was a talented musician, artist and craftsman. He was best known, however, as a living historian. He spent countless hours learning and living the history of the Civil War. He felt most at home on the Gettysburg National Park battlefield, and was universally respected and admired for his devotion to the art and science of reenacting. He touched many lives, and will be missed by all of those who were lucky to know him.
Art is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Denise Stone; his daughters, April Stone and her partner Luke Biancanello, of New Derry, New Hampshire, Melissa Mueller and her partner, Jamie Conner, of Keansburg, and Jennifer Boyle and her husband Luke, of Atlantic Highlands; three grandchildren, Joseph Zeidlik of China, Maine, Shayne Stone of New Derry, New Hampshire, and Christian Mueller of Keansburg; his sisters and brothers, Bonnie Stone, Mary Stone, William Stone, Michael Stone, and Rolando Gonzalez; nieces, nephews, many cousins; and his loyal friends and Pards.
Relatives and friends are invited to call from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, with funeral services at 4 p.m. at Posten's Funeral Home, 59 E. Lincoln Ave., Atlantic Highlands. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New Jersey Civil War Heritage Assoc., P.O. Box 442, Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075 or through Paypal at [email protected].
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Memories and Condolences
for Arthur Stone
Antoinette David
December 5, 2019
Art I think about you often. You were a memorable person who made re-enacting special. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting our unit and making our events more special with your impersonations. We loved your playing of guitar and you made our day singing "whiskey in the rye" under that big old tree. You got everyone singing....you were truly one of a kind. You can measure a person by how much they are loved by others and you my friend are famous. You will never be forgotten. Until we meet again, Antoinette and Paul David
MARK [HANDSCHIN] PIRCHER
July 14, 2018
May you rest in peace skip,and my prayers of peace and love to the stone family.I grew up with Skip and Bonnie ,Thank you Skip you were a GREAT FRIEND .
October 11, 2013
hey its me joseph i really miss you epaw i wish you where still hear with us :(
A great night,. Dinner at The Dobbin House for Rememberance Day, 11/17/2012
Mary Stone Olinger
January 8, 2013
It has been almost a month since you left us to go home. We miss you so much. You brought much love and laughter into our lives and so many cherished memories. Thank you for being the awesome person you were, for introducing us to a brand new world of Civil War Reenacting and the many wonderful people we have had the privilege of meeting through your beloved reenacting. The world is a better place because of you. May we all try to live up to the amazing person you turned out to be. Thanks for being a great big brother. Most of all, thanks for being the man that you were. We will love you and miss you forever!!! Eric and Mary
Melissa Gray Hizy
December 19, 2012
I am shocked to hear that Art has left us so suddenly. Our brief chats via the internet were a nice way to resume our old friendship from art school. I had expected I would see him again, but that was not to be. My deepest sympathy goes to his family. I hope the love of family and friends keep you uplifted.
Melissa Gray Hizy
Victor Wojtowicz
December 18, 2012
To my friend Skip, I have known you for about 10 years, you made me a better tree guy. You tought me so much. You were a great man and will be missed.
Ray Drude
December 16, 2012
May you rest in peace
December 16, 2012
i got to know skip through bill about 15 years ago. i have always admired him and his courage. i'm so lucky to have been touched by him. his artwork was awesome. sending my prayers of support to the ones he left behind
heike
December 16, 2012
Stand down Soldier. You have left the world a better place with your myriad of contributions. Rest easy.
Bob West
December 15, 2012
My son Curtis West, a fellow reenactor, admired Arthur, and enjoyed being with him in Maryland this year. Arthur will live on in memories of many for decades to come.
December 15, 2012
God blessed us with you in our lives. Thank you for being a true friend. You will be missed.
Dan and Colleen
Patty Skok-Lewis
December 14, 2012
Skip,
You never boasted about your talents – but my God you had so many of them. I remembered in commercial art school that Mr. Flynn wanted to get you into Cooper Union in NY and you said “nah, too regimented”. Besides your fantastic art work, you played the banjo and the guitar, did wonderful woodwork, landscaping, and even sew! You were also the only person I knew that had “different” pets. Most of us would have either cats or dogs, but not you. I remember Peppy the skunk, the great horned owl (forgot his name), a couple of raccoons, and a boa constrictor snake with a pet mouse as his best friend. You were one of a kind – I am truly honored to have known you, rest in peace Skip.
Judi Cox
December 13, 2012
Art, You made everyone in your Civil War family feel special, especially when we were able to spend some quality time with you. Watching you interact with other reenactors and especially with the public made me feel proud to be a part of this amazing group of people. My heart goes out to your family and friends, knowing how much you will be missed.
Judi Cox (Mary Todd Lincoln)
December 12, 2012
I NEVER MEET YOU , BUT SEAMED LIKE A WONDERFUL PERSON SO REST IN PEACE ARTHUR.KAREN (STONE)HALL
Rae Egglestone-Evans
December 12, 2012
I'm so saddened that I will not meet you and that you, Joe and I won't be able to do the living history things we'd planned for 2013. I was excited to meet you, but now I'll never know, that is an awful pain. Joe and I will continue in honour of you. Rest well friend, for we will meet one day xx
Antoinette David
December 12, 2012
Art, you were not only a friend but a mentor. I always looked up to you for guidance and information. You were an enclopedia and your passion, honesty and sincerity for history will be so missed but most of all you. I know your up there in heaven singing with the good ol boys. And I know Lincoln tipped his hat to you when you walked by him.
God bless your family.
Rick Bilz
December 12, 2012
Art, You will be missed , rest in piece my friend. See you in the ranks on the other side. Rick Bilz + Ellie Cingire
Chuck Dearing
December 12, 2012
Your smile and wit would light up the room Skip. It was a privilege to know you. You will be missed by all of your friends at the Happy Hour in Pemberton.
Steve Csorgo Jr
December 11, 2012
God Bless you Art. We may have met with your special group of friends in Pemberton. I live on the other side of Little Pine Lake and pass your home everyday to and from work. Bless your sweet wife Denise and my wife Carole and I will be here to help any way we can. Enjoy meeting those Civil War soldiers you re-enacted so well. Shake hands with Mr. Lincoln.
Doug Dobbs
December 11, 2012
Art, it doesn't seem possible that you're gone. You will be missed and your friendship cherished. Rest well.
Terry Doan
December 11, 2012
God called one of his soldiers to be with him. Thank You for being the example of wisdom, joy, and living a good life. Thoughts & prayers for family & friends.
Sheri Elder
December 11, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
William Fabus
December 11, 2012
The world is a little less bright without you Art. You were straightforward and always on top of things. Never a dull moment with you. But most of all, you were a true friend. Words cannot convey your loss.
December 11, 2012
Art,
We met at Huddy PArk at one of my shows, again at Burlington and Trenton. I remember sending you pictures and info of the men of the 13th buried here in Marietta, GA. Art, you were a true friend and helped with your ideas. we shall meet again on the final muster, remember Capt. Middleton of the 9th NJ, we will meet again with all of the Blue and Gray. God Bless and may you rest in peace in the arms of our Lord and Savior.
Al Platt...Hiram, GA
Hugh Brennan
December 11, 2012
There's a gap in the line that will never be filled. Everyone in reenacting who knew him admired his superb artistry. Art did more than just create uniforms and accouterments, he came closer than anyone I've seen to adopting the posture and body-language of the era. Art was like a great actor creating his favorite role. So very sorry for his family. God Keep you all.
Chris Piering
December 11, 2012
Great man, a hearty laugh, great insight and a touch of wisdom were sure to accompany Art to any event. He was a voice of calm and sanity in every instance and will be sorely missed. God bless him and his family in this hour of loss.
God help anyone who has to fill the gap left in our lines by his absence.
Michele Emerson
December 11, 2012
Hey Art I'm really going to miss sitting around the campfire with you playing on the quitar and the rest of us trying to sing along. I so admired your talent for music, sewing, drawing, cooking and tattooing. Wow, what couldn't you do.
I'll also remember the many times you called the house to talk to Brian and spent awhile talking to me also. I know you felt I was a friend also, not just another reenactors wife. You always gave me a big hug when I saw you and I'll dearly miss that your not here anymore. I pray that your soul is with the Lord and the boys of the blue and gray. You definitely served them well.
Brian Emerson
December 11, 2012
Art you are like a brother to me. I know you are on the other side resting in the shade of a tree on a hot summer day, just as we often did together for the shelter from the heat of the sun. We have been welded together by that heat which forged a lasting friendship that I shall never leave behind. You may be gone, but you are not foregotten. Your creativity and honesty will live on forever. You have touched so many lives in such a real and positive way to so many people you may never know. You are forever hardcore to the core. I love you brother, it is hard to believe you are gone, I will see you on the boulders of Devils Den and the woods of Gettysburg. I will honor you, as you have honored so many. May God bless you! Until we meet again.
Marcia Koon-Horton
December 11, 2012
Still shocked you're gone. Will always remember you....Jr. High, High School and reconnected through FB. A caring, artistic, historic and loving man. Rest in peace my friend.
December 11, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to the whole family. We only knew you for a short time, but will miss you very much. Peg & Bill Herberich
John J. Lucas Jr.
December 11, 2012
I can still hear you laugh, Art. I went out to the 13th's monument today and left a card telling the men of the 13th to welcome you.
Brian Steffey
December 11, 2012
A mutual friend of mine and Art's once said of him "If there was ever a man that would know how to survive during a crisis situation it's Art. I would go right to Art's house if the stuff ever hit the fan!" Even though he's left us here on earth he'll always continue to survive in our memories and hearts. It was an honor to know him and we'll see him again one day.
Steve,Connie,Austin,Taylor Savage
December 11, 2012
my friend will always be remembered.
Let us cross the river and rest under the shade of the trees. RIP
Kenneth Raia
December 11, 2012
A friend and gentle soul who touched many of us with his kindness and good spirit and then left us far too soon. God speed!
Audrey Thompson-Goick
December 11, 2012
Skip...i met you through my husband and your good old army friend of 30 plus years Mike.I also had the pleasure to meet Denise and you stayed with is in Phoenix...playing the best electric guitar i have ever heard with our friend Corky who we have also lost since then and we have the amazing video to prove it!!We all know that to Skip the re-enacting was more serious ...it was a huge part of his life and he will be greatly missed.My husband Mike is devastated and he will never be the same without having Skip in his life...god bless you Skip and we will see you again one day..keep a place for us in that rock band you will have in heaven!!!
Jared Hoffman
December 11, 2012
Arthur it was an honor to know you,I salute you,god bless your soul art
Michael Goick
December 11, 2012
"Skip" I miss ya already! We were a special team in the Army...Rangers in Korea in '77-'78. We've done quite a bit in this life, we both rode Harleys,played guitar,martial arts and did our share of the party scene. Man I can't even begin to think about this world without you in it. One thing I do know is you were and always will be by truest best military friend....ever! My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family at this time.God Bless You my brother!!! We'll meet again in Heavens unearthly estate! Your friend always...Michael.
Bill Watson
December 11, 2012
Art left the world a better place than it was before he got here. He showed people what the happy, energetic pursuit of excellence looks like.
scott hoffmeier
December 11, 2012
art it was a honor to know you and i thank you for your friendship until we meet again , god bless !!!
Memories Forever!
Pete Mahalow
December 11, 2012
Vickie Skok
December 11, 2012
Skip, to my fellow 1972 CHS graduate and one of the most talented, artistic, creative people I have ever known. But what I will always remember and cherish the most is you being there for my sister's and I when we lost our Mom. It had to have been over 20 years since I had seen you, but you were there for us. To my dear friend, you will be missed terribly.
Thank you Art for having the honor of knowing you.
Pete Mahalow
December 11, 2012
Art, Thank for the joy you brought to the world
Pete Mahalow
December 11, 2012
Manifestly, dying is nothing to a really great and brave man.
Mark Twain
Halloween 2009
April~Lynn Stone
December 11, 2012
And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. -Abraham Lincoln
You know you went too soon dad. You didnt even get to walk me down the aisle. I think im most heartbroken over that. But, Heartbreak aside we know you have lived more in your life then lives of ten men. You have seen more through those piercing blue eyes then anyone will ever know. You were a renascence man, well read, well spoken...And the skills that you were given artistly! To think you did all of it blind in one eye, its crazy. Your perception of life and all it had to give was spectacular not to mention most the time down right hysterical. Most will never know you as I did. As a loving protective and tell ya how it is father. But even though I didn't listen to you as much as i should have in all areas of my life, through out my life. I NEVER Questioned the advice you gave me. You were ALWAYS right. And you did your best with raising me with the cards your were given and the abilities you had. My fondest memory of u and I will be the Day I was able to sing with you playing gutiar with the rest of your old band at Billys house back in the late 90s, at a summer BBQ. Its the only time we ever came together and made music. The song was EVERLAST's "What it's Like" When the song was done I remember sitting alone on a set of stairs with tears in my eyes because it was the most magical moment of my life. I believe that souls are able to pick the parents they are born to. And even though we cant remember that part of our journey entering the world. I have to believe that I knew I wasn't able to have you for 100 years, but it was a trade off. And my choice was Quality over Quantity. I Picked You, to be my father. And It was the best decition I have ever and will ever make ~Your Daughter, April~Lynn Stone xoxo
Diana Lynn (Pate) Todisco
December 11, 2012
Skip was a wonderful man - a true gentleman in every sense of the word, a jack-of-all-trades and master of all. I met Skip when I was just 13, when he came to our house Christmas caroling with Karl Guemple, and my friend, Cathy O'Brien, and I decided to join them. We lost touch after high school, but I never forgot him, and we were reconnected through FB about a year or so ago. I was looking forward to seeing him in the spring when he was going to do my son's next tattoo. I am so sorry that will not be possible now. I pray comfort over his family and friends, and know beyond a shadow of a doubt that the hole he has left in so many people's lives will never be filled until the reunion in the afterlife. God bless.
George Hall
December 11, 2012
Art, thank you for leaving a positive mark on every soul you touched. Your spirit and devotion to those who knew you and the civil war will never be forgotten. Rest in peace and I am honored to have called you a friend.
Michelle Cama
December 11, 2012
Denise, I am so sorry for your loss, you and the family are in my prayers.
Joe Bilby
December 11, 2012
Art was indeed the greatest Civil War living history practicioner I ever met. He truly became a 19th century person, soldier or civilian, whenever he donned the garb, which was always authentic to the last stitch. He will be sorely missed by the living history and Civil War studies community, both in New Jersey and nationally.
King Bennett
December 11, 2012
We will all miss Art's wonderful impressions, and out look on life. He always made you feel you were a pard of his. I wish I could have known him better.
Joni Lloyd
December 11, 2012
Thank you, Art, for being such a faithful friend and mentor to my husband, and to others in the reenacting hobby. You will be missed, but never forgotten.
Gary Ryan
December 11, 2012
Words can not convey the sorrow felt by all of us you touched. You were a true gentleman in the very real sense of the term. Your willingness to share with all and your true love of what you did was contagious. Know that Sally and I hold you and your family in our hearts and prayers. We will think of you every time we walk the Battlefield. We feel honored to have known you. God bless your family. I know you are already sitting at His right hand.
Ross Lamoreaux
December 11, 2012
Art was one of those rare people at a historical event where everyone who met or saw him thought "wow, he stepped right out of a book" - and he did. He was one of the finest historians and craftsmen I've ever met, and his loss is great within the historical community.
Stu Zelman
December 11, 2012
Rest in peace, Sarge. We'll see you around the campfire.
Tom Burke
December 11, 2012
Art,
Thank you for all the wonderful things that you have added to my life. Your friendship meant the world to me! When life threw lemons at you, you supplied the world with sweet lemonade.
I will miss you brother!
Dave Wilson
December 11, 2012
Art, you left a legacy that can't be soiled. The reenacting world is a better place because if you. You leave us an unfillable void.
Gonna miss you a lot, friend.
-Dave, Ahna & Ada
Melissa Mueller
December 11, 2012
Skip, the world lost an incredible man when you passed. You will be missed by a countless number of family and friends.
So many lives will be emptier and their hearts broken because we lost you. But our undying memories of you will live on!!!
Skippy, I love you so much!
I will miss you my dear step-dad.
Love, Melissa <3 <3 <3
Derrick Pugh
December 11, 2012
Art touched a lot of peoples lives, I count myself Lucky to be one of them.
I will miss my friend, see you on Campaign pard....
James Meisenbach
December 11, 2012
Art,
Words will never be able to express how much you were loved and how much you will be missed. Please watch over us and save me a spot in the ranks. God Speed Pard
William Gent
December 11, 2012
Cross the river and rest under the shade of the trees, brother
Ken Coanshock
December 11, 2012
Art was a true gentleman and a fine reenactor. He never had a bad word to say about anyone. Besides having one of the finest impressions in the hobby he was happy to share his knowledge and help anyone improve their impression. He will be sorely missed.
maureen campbell
December 10, 2012
"Skip", May your passions, arts and legacy continue through your Famly and commrads and all that have come to admire your spirit and commitment. May you rest now in Peace...Maureen Campbell
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