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Edward Arola Obituary
Edward John Arola, 92, of Camarillo died on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at Camarillo Health Care Center. He was born April 5, 1918 in Wrangell, Alaska and was a resident of California for 38 years.
Ed served in the Army Air Corps during World War II as a crew chief on the P51 Mustang and was stationed at Iwo Jima Island. Ed was employed at Grumman Aerospace for 45 years, where he worked on the F14 fighter plane. He was also a fun loving and devoted father.
He is survived by son Curtis Bradley (wife Janice), grandson Andrew John, and granddaughter Carrie Lynn, along with five great-grandchildren. Edward was preceded in death by Leta Aline, his wife of 55 years, and son John Lynn. A service celebrating Eds life will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, January 5 in the historic Chapel of the Islands, with Pastor John Soyster officiating.
The chapel is located at the entrance to Conejo Mountain Memorial Park in Camarillo. Interment in the park will follow the service. Arrangements are under the direction of Conejo Mountain Funeral Home, Memorial Park and Crematory, 2052 Howard Rd., Camarillo, CA 93012, (805) 482-1959. Please visit our website at www.conejomountain.com.
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Carrie Maringola
January 4, 2011
Miss you love you Papa 'Rola. You will be missed dearly; but never forgotten. Love you...and a special thanks to Uncle Curtis and Aunt Janice for taking such wonderful care of Grandpa over the years!
Love, The Maringola Family
Bob & Marge Toth
January 4, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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