Robert "Bob" F. Arnold

Bob Arnold was born in Brooklyn NY the son of Frederick and Matilda Arnold. His family came out to Farmingville, Long Island for the summers where they camped and later built a bungalow. By the mid 1950’s Bob had moved out to Suffolk County, living in Setauket, Port Jefferson, and Miller Place. He opened his own decorating firm, which he ran for over sixty years.

Bob’s love of the area and interest in fine homes and décor developed his well-known reputation for restoration, rehabilitation, and decoration. His clients from Coconut Row in Palm Beach to the historic Roe Tavern in Setauket respected his talents, admired his work, and called him a friend.

He gave his time and talent to many civic endeavors and historical societies. Everyone enjoyed his participation in the holiday house tours where he worked tirelessly for the community. Bob enjoyed being part of the Infant Jesus Parish and served on the Town of Brookhaven’s Historic District Advisory Committee for over thirty years. He will be missed by all who knew him and by the communities he served.

In addition to his many friends, Bob is survived by his longtime companion, Louis Reda; his sister Theresa Pavloski, her children, and grandchildren.

A visitation for Bob will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at O. B. Davis Funeral Homes, 4839 Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776. Funeral Mass on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10 AM at Infant Jesus R.C. Church, 110 Myrtle Ave, Port Jefferson, NY 11777. Interment to follow at St. John Cemetery, 80-01 Metropolitan Ave, New York, NY 11379.