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Thomas Arena Obituary

Thomas A. Arena, 73, died May 21, 2011, at Indian River Medical Center. He was born in New York City and lived in Vero Beach for 32 years, coming from Oradell, N.J. He was a veteran of the Army. He attended St. Helen Catholic Church, Vero Beach. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Doris Arena; sons, Peter Arena of Vero Beach and Mark Arena of Sebastian; and brother, Anthony Arena of Vero Beach. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Services: A memorial service will be at 6:30 p.m. May 26 at Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory. A guestbook is available at lowtherfuneralhome.com.

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Published by TC Palm on May 24, 2011.

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