Arthur Eugene Celata passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024. He was 79 years old.
Arthur was born on August 18, 1944 to Arthur and Anna (LaCortiglia) Celata. He was raised in Everett, MA, where he met his future bride on a blind date. After he proudly served in the United State Army Reserve, he married Sandra (DelGreco) Celata in 1967, and they raised their family in North Reading, MA. Arthur worked as a field service engineer for Giesecke & Devrient, and moved to Londonderry, NH in when he and Sandy retired in 2007.
Arthur was predeceased by his loving wife Sandra, to whom he was married for 56 years. He is survived by three daughters – Christine Arsenault of Haverhill, MA, Julie Celata of Reading, MA, and Michelle Green and her husband Jason of Brookline, NH. He was the proud “Papa” of Jessica Arsenault, Joseph Arsenault, Olivia Renda, and Lucas Renda. Arthur is also survived by his two sisters – Gail Celata of Hudson, NH, and Joanne Connolly and her husband Brian of Hampstead, NH.
“Artie” will be remembered as a kind, loving, funny and selfless man. He will be sorely missed by all who had the honor and privilege of knowing him.
Friends and family are invited to calling hours on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 from 4:00 - 6:30 PM at the Peabody Funeral Home, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry, NH. A memorial service will immediately follow at 6:30 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or the National Kidney Foundation.