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Onofrio “John” Giovanni Arena, age 94, of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
John was born on July 14, 1930 to the late Carlo Arena and Mary Arena in Brooklyn, New York.
He enjoyed paint by numbers, bowling, golfing and spending time with his family. He was a devout Catholic.
John was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Arena and his parents, Carlo and Mary Arena.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his sons, John Arena of Green Valley, Arizona and Robert Arena (Doreen) of Somerset, Ky; along with 9 grandchildren and 7 great- grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2024 from 1-2pm in the Chapel of the Southern Oaks Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life service to begin at 2pm with Bro. Stacy Tuttle officiating. Burial will follow in Southern Oaks Cemetery.
Military Honors will be conducted by American Legion Honor Guard Post 38.
Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Onofrio “John” Giovanni Arena.
God bless Uncle John.