Arlene Lyons Obituary
LYONS
Arlene, died peacefully Wednesday, February 20, 2013 in Livingston, NJ after a 2 year battle with lung cancer. She was 72.
Formerly Arlene Kanter, she was born in Passaic, New Jersey and retired to the sunny shores of Boynton Beach, Florida.
She is survived by her father Louis Kanter, her siblings Debbie, Betty, Allen and Karen, her daughter Rachael Barnes and son in law John Barnes, her son Ricky Bagolie and daughter in law Rosaura Bagolie and their grandsons Frank, Jacob, and Aaron as well as her prized pet shih tzu, Clancy, who she rescued from a local animal shelter.
Funeral services and burial will be held 10 AM graveside on Friday, February 22, 2013 at the West Lawn Cemetery, King Solomon Memorial Park Section, 550 Dwasline Rd., Clifton, NJ 07014 (973) 473-5646.
The family suggests that those wishing to honor her memory consider donations to Arlene's favorite charitable cause, the Humane Society at http://www.humanesociety.org/donate.
The family will sit Shiva at the home of her son Ricky on Friday following the service, continuing on Sunday February 24th and Monday Febuary 25th.
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Shelley Kamen
February 16, 2025
When I think of Arlene I remember our wonderful times sitting by the pool and laughing a lot. I hope you are by the infinity pool, enjoying your days. You are in my thoughts often!
Shelley Kamen
February 16, 2021
Arlene, I can’t believe you have been gone for 8 years. I think about you often and miss you. Hope your rest is peaceful.
Always your friend, Shelley Kamen - Boynton Beach
Tracey Lee
March 17, 2013
Arlene..may you be at peace now with angels above. You were an amazing person full of class and life. May you always look down at us shinning your bright light from within. I love you!
arlene freeman
March 2, 2013
TO RICKY AND ALL OF ARLENE'S FAMILY. ARLENE AND I SHARED ALL OF OUR TEENAGE YEARS TOGETHER. ALTHOUGH WE DIDN'T SPEAK OFTEN, WHEN WE DID, IT WAS LIKE YESTERDAY. WE KNEW EACH OTHERS FAMILIES VERY WELL AND I CAN SAY THAT A PIECE OF ME DIED TOO WHEN I SAW HER IN THE BEAUTY SALON, I KNEW SHE WAS NOT WELL AND SHE SAID TO WAIT FOR HER CALL. SHE GAVE ME MY HIGHSCHOOL NICK NAME WHICH IS MY E-MAIL TODAY SHE WILL ALWAYS BE A PART OF MY HEART MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO ALL OF YOU
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carolann schupp
February 24, 2013
rachael, all my love & prayers to you always & forever-stay strong
Ann Marie Houlihan
February 24, 2013
My condolences to Arlene's family. I admired Arlene's "joie de vivre" and will deeply miss her friendship and company. Rest in peace dear friend!
Ann Marie
Shelley Kamen
February 23, 2013
Arlene, you fought hard and long. Now it is time to rest. Lots of love, your friend Shelley
February 23, 2013
To Rachael and Ricky, and all of Arlene's Family. My deepest sympathies to you all as Arlene was a great friend, wonderful person, and Pool Buddy. I will miss her.
Carol Weiner
Aspen Glen
February 23, 2013
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