Bob was born on January 10, 1951, in Brooklyn NY to Rose and Mel Arena. After graduating from St Francis Prep, he was in the US Marine Corps Reserves from 1970-1976. He then worked on Wall Street for 44 years, including Lewco Securities and Pershing.
Bob and Denise were married in 1973 and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in October 2023.
Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, building models, and being the LA Ram's biggest fan.
Most of all, he loved spending time with his family. He loved his three grandsons with all his heart and was proud to be part of their lives. He attended all of their sporting events and was their biggest fan. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend.
Bob is predeceased by his father Mel Arena. He is survived by his wife Denise, his children Robert and Danielle (Andy), 3 grandsons Hudson, Brecken, James, his mother Rose Arena, sister Emy Gennaro (late Tony Gennaro), brother Gerard Arena(Jennifer), Frank and Peggy Marzullo, Jimmy Accardi (late Catherine), Michael and Joan Dougherty. Many nieces and nephews whom he loved so dearly.
Services will held at Casey McCallum Rice on Friday, April 26 from 4-8 pm. (30 Nelson Avenue Staten Island NY). The funeral will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at St Clare Church (110 Nelson Ave) at 9:45 am. Bob will be laid to rest at Resurrection Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, it would be an honor to have donations sent to made to Make-A-Wish MetroNY via Wish.org/newyork, where he was a big supporter.
We have also set up an account for you to share your stories and memories of what Bob meant to you.
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