Mary Jo Arena

Mary J Arena, age 96, of McCaysville, GA, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, in McCaysville, GA. Mary was born July 23, 1926, in Bristol, RI to Emanuel and Anna Abatantuano. Mary was preceded in death by her her husband, Ralph Arena; father, Emanuel Abatantuano; mother, Anna Caruso Abatantuano; and brother, Michael Abatantuano. 

Survivors: sons, Garry (Neide) Capita and Joseph (Cathy) Capita; grandchildren, Daniel Capita, Heidi Capita, John Capita, and Nathan Capita; great-grandchildren, Nelson Capita, Nicholas Capita, Everlee Chison, Hudson Chison, and Hayes Chison; and family that spans the nation.

Cochran Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mary J Arena; you may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.