ARENA, Frank Joseph, 90, of Rutherford, NJ passed away on December 13, 2015. Born on January 27, 1925 in Jersey City, NJ to Joseph & Anna (nee Galano) Arena. Beloved husband of the late Anne (nee Russo) who predeceased him in 2002. Loving father of Joseph, Cheryl Matanin, Franca Reisen, and John Arena. Cherished grandfather of Evan, Joseph, Jayanne,Michael, Casey, Brielle, Paul, & Julian. Great grandfather of Rocco, Vincent, & Michael Francis. Also surviving are many loving nieces, nephews, & cousins. Frank was employed by the Rutherford Board of Education for 23 years as a Custodial Engineer as well as his involvement in the Rutherford High School football program as a trainer, supporter and friend to many students and staff. Frank also umpired Babe Ruth Baseball for many years. He loved Rutherford, his job,residents, both young & old. He was a lifetime member of the Elk's & Sargent of Arms for Rutherford Unico. Frank was a gentle sweet man with a heart & personality larger than life. Retiring in 1987 from the Board of Education Frank passed the trainer torch to a more youthful replacement. However , he continued to still operate the refreshment stand. Funeral Saturday December 19, 2015 at 8:30AM from the Macagna Diffily Onorato Funeral Home 41 Ames Ave Rutherford, NJ. Funeral Mass 9:30AM at St. Mary RC Church, Rutherford, NJ. Entombment Holy Cross Mausoleum, North Arlington, NJ. Friends & Family will be received Thursday December 17, 2015 and Friday December 18, 2015 from 4-8PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Frank's name to Grace Hospice 105 Fieldcrest Ave Suite 402 Edison, NJ 08837
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