Obituary of Arlene M. Amantea

Amantea, Arlene M. (nee Hamway) age 65 of St. Cloud, Fl at rest in St. Cloud on May 25, 2008. Survived by her former husband John Amantea of Boonton. Loving Mother of Anthony Amantea of Lodi, Lynne Amantea of St. Cloud and Lisa Grajales of St. Cloud. Sister of Lou Hamway of Totowa. Grandmother of Stefanie, Jennifer, Tyler and Michael. Born in Paterson, she lived most of her there, then moved to Lodi for 8 years before moving to Florida 1 year ago. Early in life she was employed by the A&P Tea Company in Paterson for 10 years. Then she worked for Yorx Electronics in Totowa for many years. She also worked for Paramus Lighting in Paramus for 8 years before retiring. Arlene was a very dedicated & loving mother as well as a devoted grandmother, she was loved and adored by everyone. She will be deeply missed. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Ann's Melkite Catholic Church, West Paterson, on Friday at 10:00 AM. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa. Viewing hours are on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at St. Anns Melkite Catholic Church, West Paterson. Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa is in charge of arrangements. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com.