Robert A. Arnone of Newtown died Friday, Dec. 10, 2010, at his home surrounded by his family. He was 49.
He was the beloved husband of 21 years to Antonella Primus Arnone.
He was the loving son of Mario and Clara Grimaldi Arnone of Philadelphia.
Robert grew up in Philadelphia, and was a member of Our Lady of Consolation Parish, where he served as an altar boy mostly at the early morning masses. He attended Father Judge High School, graduating in 1979, and graduated first in his engineering class at Temple University in 1984, with a Master's degree in Engineering. He was president of Enser Corporation in Cinnaminson, N.J., which he took over from his father in 2002, receiving numerous small business awards including the top 20 Small Businesses in New Jersey.
His success in the business world was regularly overshadowed by his commitment to his family.
He enjoyed coaching his children's ice hockey and soccer teams. While he took pleasure in taking his children to professional sporting events including the Phillies and the Phantoms, his lifelong passion for the Philadelphia Flyers was undeniable. A season ticket holder, he spent memorable times with his family and friends at Flyers games, rooting for the orange and black.
Robert's passion for life, and the love and devotion he gave to his family and friends will always be remembered.
For the past four years, Robert organized Team Arnone, raising funds and awareness for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN). He strived for excellence and had instilled a high standard for education in his children.
He loved to travel and explore places including Paris, Bermuda, Punta Cana, Aruba, and Riviera Maya with his best friends and travel buddies Gene and Marie, Kim and Mike, Bob and Anna, Tony and Kathy, and Nello and Mariannabut his heart will always be found in his beloved town of Guardia Piemontese, Italy.
In addition to his loving wife and parents, he is survived by his children, Domenic, Mario, Isabella, and Stefano Arnone, all of Newtown; his sister, Carmela Valeno and Chris of Washington Township, N.J.; his brother, Marco Arnone and Deborah of Huntingdon Valley; his father and mother-in-law, Luigi and Maria Primus; his brothers-in-law, Tano (Angelique), Lou (Andrea); and his sister-in-law, Maria Rosa. He also is survived by his 10 nieces and nephews; eight godchildren; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends, including his extended family in Chicago, Italy and Canada.
The family extends eternal gratitude to Dr. Burtness and Dr. Hoffman, and the team of nurses and doctors at Fox Chase Cancer Center, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Philadelphia Affiliate, Monsignor Picard and the entire St. Andrew community, the Holy Ghost Prep family, Dr. John Volpe, Father Sariego, and Tina D'Armiento for their support and devotion.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, and to his funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown. Interment will be in Newtown Cemetery. There will be no viewing Thursday morning.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name may be made to Arnone Children Educational Fund, c/o Michele Price at the First National Bank and Trust Company of Newtown, 40 S. State Street, Newtown, PA 18940.
