Arlene Baglino (née Petzold), of Sea Bright, passed away July 31, 2021. She was born and raised in Jersey City. Following graduation from Henry Snyder High School in Jersey City, Arlene worked at the New York Stock Exchange.
She married her high school sweetheart Jim in 1969 and together they welcomed their son James into their lives
in 1972.
The family moved to Hazlet in 1977, where Arlene began her career as a travel consultant. Their home quickly became the place for James and his friends to gather after school and for the years to come.
Arlene always found peace and tranquility near the water and in 1994 moved to Sea Bright where she enjoyed traveling, as well as being with friends and family. Mostly she loved spending time with James. She takes with her the memories of all the special moments they shared together through the years.
She was predeceased by her husband Jim; her parents Frances and Fred Petzold; brothers Fred, George and Frank; her sister Nancy Silvia; and brother-in-law James.
Arlene is survived by her beloved son James; his girlfriend Jennifer; brother Robert Petzold; sister-in-law Marietta; nieces Sheri and Haylee; and many special nephews and their families.
Special thanks to Shoundell Gentle, nurse Anne Flood, aide Amatta and everyone at the VNA for their dedication and professionalism.
A gathering and celebration of life was held Aug. 4 at John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. Burial followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Middletown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Memories and condolences may be shared at johnedayfuneralhome.com.
The article originally appeared in the August 12 – 18, 2021 print edition of The Two River Times.
