Arthur R. Mandel's Obituary
Mr. Arthur R. “Art” Mandel, of Tavares, FL, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the age of 59 years. He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey and moved to Tavares in 2007 from Miramar, Florida. Art lived in the Miami area since 1954. He was a retired Bridge Supervisor for Metro Dade County working in Miami. He attended St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church in Eustis. Art was a family man and enjoyed family gatherings. He also enjoyed carpentry, woodworking and wood carving, poker, darts and was an avid bowler when he was younger. Art was also co-owner of Artman’s Skate Shop and Arcade in the Lake Square Mall in Leesburg. He is remembered by his wife of 39 years, Ginny; his son and daughter-in-law, Arthur E. and Joni Mandel of Umatilla, FL; his daughter and son-in-law, Patrice Mandel-Nappo and Daniel Nappo of Tavares, FL; and his 5 grandchildren, James Mandel, Steven Mandel, AJ Mandel, Piper Mandel and Ethan Nappo. A Memorial Ceremony was held on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 11:00 am in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Heart Association, 237 East Marks Street, Orlando, FL 32803, www.Heart.org Arrangements were entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, Tavares, FL, 352-343-4444. Condolences may be left for the family by signing the guestbook below!
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