He and his wife, Genevieve, raised their sons in Nutley before moving to Livingston, where Mr. Arata volunteered with his sons’ sports activities and Boy Scout troop.

He worked for Anheuser-Busch for most of his career before retiring in 2000. Following his retirement, he opened up a small transportation business driving clients to various destinations.

Surviving Mr. Arata are his wife, Genevieve; his sons, Robert, Frank (Laura), Michael, David, and Ken (Laura); his sister, Helen (John); his brother-in-law, Johnny; and 14 grandchildren.

Visitation was held Monday, September 16, at the Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home of Livingston. A funeral Mass was offered Tuesday, September 17, at Saint Philomena Roman Catholic Church, Livingston. Entombment followed at Gate of Heaven Cemetery and Mausoleum, East Hanover.

The Force Home has been a community historical center and museum since 1962, and is operated by the Livingston Historical Society.