Amanda Elizabeth Arena's Obituary
Amanda E. Arena
The Light of our Lives
In loving memory of Amanda Elizabeth Arena, who passed away unexpectedly on April 12th, 2024, at the age of 37 years old.
We were blessed to welcome Amanda into our family on Mother’s Day 1986 and from that moment forward the world was a brighter place. Amanda spent her early years in New Jersey, Barrington, IL, and Montgomery, OH demonstrating her resiliency in each new venture making friends, growing, and thriving where she was planted. She enjoyed soccer, gymnastics, ice skating and singing. Amanda graduated Mendham High School in New Jersey in 2004 and St. Joseph’s University, in Philadelphia in 2008.
Amanda was always known by her bright smile, compassionate heart, and empathy for others. She was dedicated to her family and brought much joy to everyone. She spent her professional life in various customer service and support roles in which she consistently received high praise and recognition for taking care of others and resolving their problems.
Amanda had a special fondness for elderly people and often would take the extra-step to chat with or assist a senior citizen whenever possible. She delighted in the seasons and loved music and you could always count on the start of the Christmas season before Halloween.
Amanda is survived by her devoted, loving and heart-broken parents, Marian, and Frank and her aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A visitation will be held at the Parsell Funeral Home, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958 on Tuesday, April 23rd 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 24th at 11:00 AM at St. Jude the Apostle RC Church, 152 Tulip Dr., Lewes DE 19958. Visitation at Church will precede the Mass from 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Entombment will follow Mass at 12:15 PM at Bethel Methodist Cemetery, 600 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958.
All are invited to join the Mass by visiting YouTube and searching St. Jude the Apostle Church, Lewes.
Please sign Amanda's Tribute page located on this site.
FLORIST NOTE: PLEASE HAVE ALL FLOWERS DELIVERED TO OUR LEWES LOCATION BY 3:00 PM ON MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2024.
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