Elizabeth J. Arno 76, (nee Dearnley) of White Plains, N.Y. died peacefully at Calvary Hospital in Bronx, N.Y. on Nov.20, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Arno and sister to the late Gloria Malatesta. Betty was a long time employee of Nestle Co. in White Plains, N.Y. She was a longtime parishioner of Sacred Heart Church in Hartsdale, N.Y. Betty was an active member of the Sacred Heart Leisure Club in Hartsdale and the Sisters of Divine Compassion at Good Council in White Plains, N.Y. For many years she also attended The Passionist Fathers Retreat at the Cardinal Spellman Retreat House in Riverdale, N.Y. Betty will be remembered for her thoughtfulness, generosity and kindness. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Betty is survived by her cousins Thomas Bentley of Bronxville, N.Y., Robert and Grace Scherrer of Virginia Beach, VA. and Elaine and Lou Cardinale of Hawthorne, N.Y. Reposing Hawthorne Funeral Home on Sunday (today) 6-9 PM. and Monday 2-5 PM only. Funeral Mass, Sacred Heart Church, Hartsdale, N.Y. on Tuesday 10 AM. Interment, Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, N.Y. In lieu of flowers donations to Calvary Hospital 1740 Eastchester Road Bronx, N.Y. 10465 would be appreciated.
Born in New York, New York on Oct. 30, 1933
Departed on Nov. 20, 2009 and resided in White Plains, NY.
Visitation: Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009 & Monday, Nov. 23, 2009
Mass: Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Cemetery: Gate of Heaven Cemetery