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Mary Arena Obituary
Resident of San Jose
Entered peacefully into rest at home on September 10, at the age of 98. She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph Arena. She is survived by her daughter Marie Millett and her husband Ed, and son Joseph Arena. Dear grandmother to Eddie, John and Mike. Loving grandma-ma to Rebecca, Michael, Jennifer, Trevor, Camila, Gabriela and Paulo. Brother Frank Bonaccorso and sister Ann Gualtieri.
Family and friends are invited to attend a viewing at 6:00 p.m. and Vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 15 at Lima Family Erickson Memorial Chapel, 710 Willow Street, San Jose. Graveside service at Calvary Cemetery, 2650 Madden Avenue, San Jose 12:30 p.m. Thursday, September 16.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
Newton
September 19, 2010
To the Arena family, sorry for your loss, may GOD give you his PEACE, LOVE, and STRENGTH in this time of need. May she R.I.P
Judi Guzman
September 18, 2010
Marie and family,
I want to express my deepest sympathy to all of you on behalf of my mother, Angie Ferrara and all our family. Mary was a dear friend of my mothers. I enjoyed spending time with Mary and my mother. Our prayers are with you.
Irma Holderbein
September 15, 2010
Marie and family,
I have enjoyed the company of Mary at so many of the lady luncheons and will miss seeing her. My thoughts are with you.
Lori Cheshire
September 15, 2010
I will miss Mary's kind, sweet spirit. I felt blessed just to have known her.
September 14, 2010
Dear Marie, Ed and family, Mary was such a special lady and good friend to mother. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
John and Linda Gross and Colleen Myers
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