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1972
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2012
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CHRISTOPHER ARENA Obituary
Christopher was born April 14, 1972, in Philadelphia, a son of Joseph and Margaret (Wood) Arena.
He worked as a contractor for Mose Construction in Philadelphia. Christopher was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Wellsboro, and enjoyed playing baseball.
Christopher is survived by his wife, Anita Sperry, of Wellsboro; two sons, Ryan Arena of Wellsboro, Brandon Arena of Philadelphia; a daughter, Paige Arena of Wellsboro; his parents, Joseph and Margaret Arena of Wellsboro; one granddaughter, Gionnia Arena; two sisters, Theresa Arena of Philadelphia; Julia Arena of Wellsboro.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Philadelphia. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, is assisting the family. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for CHRISTOPHER ARENA
Claire Lynch
January 19, 2013
Peggy, I am keeping you in prayer, hoping somehow, someway, god holds you in his arms and guides you along the way, there are no words of comfort i can think of to say, chris is loved here and where he is now, although i know these words are not the most comforting still my heart breaks for you and your family, god bless all of you through this time of need and comfort, my number is 215 454 2618 if there is anything i can do to help, i am a call away, love you...claire
pat Daily /Kramer
January 6, 2013
RIP CHRISTOPHER
patricia kramer
January 4, 2013
Dear peggy & joe iam so sorry for your loss of your son christopher my prayers are with you.
December 27, 2012
Dear Joe & Peggy & Family: I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers. May God Bless all of you in this time of sorrow. Love, Karen Johnston Matonick
Annamarie Slanga
December 24, 2012
I'm so sorry for the loss of Chris.My thoughts and prayers are with the Arena/Wood family. God Speed!!
December 23, 2012
R.I.P Chris we will always hold you close to our Hearts . Love Fran,Babe Nicholas and Giana we will miss you every day until we meet again sweet brother.
Patty Wood
December 23, 2012
God I still cannot believe it.. It's like a bad dream.. Ever since I heard the news my heart has been so heavy.. And just cannot believe it.. I have a lot of great memories that will always be in my mind n heart.. This year you will spend Christmas with poppy.. Xoxo you were not only my nephew but a brother.. It was always you me Theresa n John.. Never will I forget al the fun times when we were younger.. You playing super man then stitches in the cheek.. You n John playing with nail polish n screaming.. Barb having to take care of you to silly heads.. Lots of memories but not seeing you to really say good bye kills me.. Love you forever chris. Always had a good time with you n ALways made me laughed..you were always like an uncle to my kids because of us being so close and Riley n her silliness always at your house.. Going to me you brother..
Ava Rocks
December 23, 2012
Dear Uncle Joe and Aunt Peggy. I am So sorry. I know I can't say anything that will help now, but we are here if you need anything, and you are in our prayers. Love, Ava,Joe,and Sebastian
valecce family
December 22, 2012
Chris...u will be missed!! And never forgotten...we love u..
valecce
December 22, 2012
Chris.u will never be forgotten,u will always be in r hearts....
Margi Megill
December 22, 2012
Joe, Peggy and the Wood / Arena Families, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that we will keep Chris, you and your family in our prayers.
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