Arlene Provenzano

Arlene DeMarco Provenzano passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 26, 2022. Arlene was born on May 13, 1943, in Perth Amboy, Nj to Margaret and Joseph DeMarco. She was raised in Perth Amboy with her younger twin sisters, Marilyn and Jacqueline. She graduated from Perth Amboy High School and attended art school at the Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts.

Arlene met Anthony, her husband of 55 years, in community theatre. Together they raised five children in Bound Brook. Their home was always filled with art, music, humor, and love. In addition to being a loving wife and devoted mother, Arlene was a passionate artist. Her oil paintings were celebrated at art shows in New Hope, PA and Bound Brook, NJ. Arlene enjoyed writing as well as painting and used her creativity to author a children’s book about her five children. Professionally, Arlene had a twenty-year career at AT&T. Entering AT&T as an Executive Secretary, Arlene’s hard work and dedication earned her promotions to upper management where she won several awards for her leadership.

Arlene is predeceased by her parents, Margaret and Joseph DeMarco, and her loving husband of 55 years, Anthony. She is survived by her five children, Mark Provenzano of Bound Brook, Laura Hnasko and husband John of Raritan, Stacey Venditti and husband Andy of Raritan, Greg Provenzano and partner Tameka Ridley of Hillsborough, and Eric Provenzano and wife Chae of Tampa Florida; 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and her two sisters, Marilyn Fortier and husband Bill of Piscataway, and Jacqueline Scarcelle of Pottstown, PA.

Gathering with the family will be 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at Hagan-Chamberlain Funeral Home, 225 Mountain Ave., Bound Brook with a memorial service beginning at 3:00 PM. Cremation was private. Memorial donations in Arlene’s name may be made to Stein Hospice, 354 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873.