Matthew A. Arena

Of Morningside, formerly of West Deer in Sarasota, FL, peacefully on Friday, July 20, 2012. Son of the late Anthony and Helen Arena; devoted brother of Annette (Richard) Kress; loving father of Maria Slater, Matthew A. (Debbie) Arena, Jr., and Michelle Arena; former spouse of Eileen Arena; grandfather of Sydney and Wes Slater, and Avery and Addison Arena; also survived by nieces and great-nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be held in St. Raphael Church, 1118 Chislett St., Morningside, on Saturday, August 4 at 10 a.m. Interment private.