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Dorothea Ann VanArnam

1943 - 2021

BORN

1943

DIED

2021

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Cremation Society of Virginia Virginia Beach Office

5265 Providence Road, #104

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Dorothea VanArnam Obituary

Dorothea Ann VanArnam, 77, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 in Virginia Beach, Virginia surrounded by her loving family and friends. Dorothea was born August 31, 1943 to Felix and Carmella Sessa in Norristown, Pennsylvania. Dorothea is survived by her husband of over 53 years, James; two children Marion and Jeff; and six grandchildren Ryan, Adam, Eric, Mayzie, Bella, and Kaya. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, June 25 at 10:00 am at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church in Virginia Beach. A private burial service will be held in Norristown, Pennsylvania at a later date. To view Dorothea's full obituary and to leave online condolences to the family, please visit www.vacremationsociety.com

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 20, 2021.

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