Photo courtesy of Joyce Funeral Home - Waltham
Waltham, Massachusetts
Nov 12, 1929 – Jul 17, 2018 (Age 88)
Waltham – Al Arena agreed with American novelist Michael Crichton who once observed that "If you don't know history, then you don't know anything . . . you are a leaf that doesn't know that it is part of a tree." In 1971 Al founded the Waltham Museum, first on Charles Street, before its move...
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Dear Jean, Arthur and family,
Please know that you are in our prayers during this time of sorrow. May Jesus and Mary console you and grant Albert eternal rest.
Sr. Susan John Daughters of St. Paul
July 27, 2018 | Jamaica Plain, MA
My condolences to the friends and family of this man who loved his community. Among his many other accomplishments in his life, his creation of The Waltham Museum is a legacy that will continue to inspire and teach Walthamites for generations.
Jessica Lucci
July 21, 2018 | Waltham, MA
My sincerest sympathies to the Arena family for the loss of Albert. May God's Word strengthen you during this time of mourning. (Isa. 41:10,13)
T C
July 20, 2018 | GA
Several years after graduation from WHS I had the honor of attending a lecture at the Senior Center in Waltham which was given by Albert. Although it had been several years since I had seen him he immediately recognized me and introduced me to the audience. I remember, and still have the letter which he sent me to acknowledge the information I had furnished regarding my brother's. heroic service during WW11. I was so impressed and appreciative of his thoughtful ,letter that I still have it...
Anita Gallagher
July 19, 2018 | Waltham High School 194, MA | Classmate
Dear Arena Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort give you peace of mind and heart during this difficult time (Psalm 29:11.)
With sympathy,
Emily
July 19, 2018
To Al Arena's family - As with so many of our dear veterans who are resident at the Bedford VA Hospital, I think there are many family members and caregivers that feel the same as I do. Visiting my sweet husband, Rocky, several times each week since February 2017, I was able to form a special bond to the others, including your dear husband/father/grandfather/relative/friend. What wonderful interesting life he had. Hang onto your wonderful memories. God bless you all. Sending special...
Carol Ruggiero
July 18, 2018 | North Weymouth, MA | Friend
Jean and boys: I am so sorry to hear of Al's passing. He was a great man, with so many wonderful facts about Waltham stored in his memory. He truly loved this City and his family and he will be missed. Our City was a richer place for his having given so much of himself to it.
Bless you all
Gloria Champion
and family
Gloria Champion
July 18, 2018 | Waltham, MA | Friend