Derek E. Arnold

Derek E. Arnold obituary

Derek E. Arnold

Derek Arnold Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bednarsky Funeral Home, Inc. from Jul. 2 to Jul. 3, 2025.

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Derek E. Arnold, 71, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025. He was predeceased by his parents, Eddie & Joyce Arnold. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Arnold; two sisters, Lisa & Alan Hathaway and Adrian & Chuck Hudanich; a nephew, Ashley Hathaway and two nieces, Sandy and Bridgette Hathaway. He held an Associates degree from BCC. Derek was employed as a paralegal, and interned at the State capitol; he later served as a child support investigator for BCDSS. Derek was a descendent of Benedict Arnold; he was a musician and played guitar in several local bands. He loved animals and was a volunteer rescuer. Derek also liked to fly fish. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at the Bednarsky Funeral Home, Inc., 96 Glenwood Ave., Binghamton, where the family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM. Memorial donations may be made to the BC Humane Society, 167 Conklin Ave., Binghamton, NY 13903.

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July 3, 2025

Linda Arnold posted to the memorial.

July 3, 2025

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July 2, 2025

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Linda Arnold

July 3, 2025

Lisa and Adrian and of course Mary Ellen, Jos and I were shocked to hear of Derik´s passing, our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
We can´t come to the funeral but will be thinking of you. I´ll light a candle for cousin Derik in the cathedral in Aachen, (Lisa you were there.)

Bob @ Dixy Pflug

July 3, 2025

To the entire Arnold family my deepest condolences on the passing of Derek we grew up in the 7th ward and went to grammer school at Saint Marys we always lose contact as we grow up may he rest in peace!

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