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MSG (Ret.) Joseph E. "Joe" ARVIDSON obituary, St. Petersburg, FL

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Joseph ARVIDSON Obituary

ARVIDSON, Joseph E. MSG (Ret.) "Joe"

81, of St. Petersburg, born in Paterson, NJ, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015. He was a Mason. Joe spent 29 years in the Army, serving in Korea and Vietnam. He and his wife Marianne spent many years all over the world and came to St. Petersburg in 1996 after 17 years in Germany. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Marianne; son, Robert (Anastassia); and 2 grandchildren, Anthony and Alissia; also a daughter, Kathleen Taylor and her two children; brothers, Charles (Mary Jane) and Wayne; and many nieces and nephews. Burial will be 10 am Tuesday, June 9, at Bay Pines National Cemetery with military honors. Online memorial and guestbook at

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Jun. 3, 2015.

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John Murray

May 28, 2025

B725 my Top RIP Joe

John J Murray

January 5, 2024

B725 25th Infantry. Joe was my Top and a good guy.

June 3, 2015

Ms. Marianne and Family,
You and Joe have been very special friends of our school. We thank you both for all your kindness to us over the years. I am touched that Joe was always thinking about helping our little school. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Ms. Mary and the Staff of Community Preschool

June 3, 2015

All the members of the
Sunshine State Chapter of the
KOREAN WAR VETERANS ASSOCIATION
wish to convey their condolences to the family of Joseph E. ARVIDSON.
NOT ONE OF THEM IS FORGOTTEN BEFORE GOD.
WE SHALL REMEMBER THEM.

Toni Goodrich

June 3, 2015

As Elks of the St Pete Lodge, we extend our prayers to Charlie and MJ and Marianne. Joe's virtues will be etched in our Tablets of Love and Memory.

Davis

June 3, 2015

Our condolences to Mrs Marianne and Robert. May your special memories of your loved one bring you peace and may the Love of Almighty God and his son Jesus sustain you. (Psalm 83:18)

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