Born in Brooklyn, NY, he lived in Nutley, NJ before moving to Cary a year ago.
He leaves his loving wife of 64 years, Arnetta; his four children and their spouses: Susan and Mark Mann, Bob and Dianne Quigley, Linda and Michael Proto and Bill and Donna Quigley. He leaves five grandchildren: Matthew Proto, Rachel Mann, Lauren Quigley, Ryan Proto (and wife, Liz) and Alyson Mann, and a new great-granddaughter, Katherine Proto. He leaves a brother-in-law, Eddie Cederquist.
His sister, Mary Farrell, predeceased him.
He served in the US Navy and was a member of the Knights of Columbus #2346 and a Member of St. Mary’s Church, Nutley.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 13 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 SE Maynard Rd. Cary, NC 27511 with a reception immediately following.
The family would appreciate memorial donations to Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Circle. Raleigh, NC 27607. (transitionslifecare.org)