Obituary of Christopher A. Arena

Christopher A. Arena, age 40, of Wellsboro, PA, died Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. Christopher was born April 14, 1972 in Philadelphia, PA a son of Joseph and Margaret (Wood) Arena. He worked as a contractor for Mose Construction in Philadelphia. Christopher was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church, Wellsboro, PA and enjoyed playing baseball. Christopher is survived by his wife, Anita Sperry, of Wellsboro, PA; two sons, Ryan Arena of Wellsboro, PA, Brandon Arena of Philadelphia, PA; a daughter, Paige Arena of Wellsboro, PA; his parents, Joseph and Margaret Arena of Wellsboro, PA; one granddaughter, Gionnia Arena; two sisters, Theresa Arena of Philadelphia, PA; Julia Arena of Wellsboro, PA. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Philadelphia. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com