Arlene was born in the Bronx on March 29, 1935. She was a loving mother to Dawn Paolillo and Nicole Puglia and a loving mother-in-law to Michael Puglia and Mark Troiano.
Arlene was primarily a homemaker, but occasionally worked as a secretary in the city. She loved to play cards, go to the movies, Broadway shows and Atlantic City. She also loved to dance.
She passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 due to complications with her heart and pneumonia.