John A. "Jack" Arimenta, 70, of Allentown, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2015 at his home, surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Millburn, he resided with his family in Chatham, prior to moving to Allentown in 2002. A US Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam Era, Jack worked for the Bell Telephone Systems for most of his life. He was a member of St. John's R.C. Church in Allentown and the Knights of Columbus #7333. Jack was active in his community and volunteered for the Allentown Food Pantry, the Prison Ministry and the Visitation Home in Yardville. He was devoted to his family and was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Son of the late Frank and Ruth Arimenta, he was predeceased by his brother, Frank Arimenta, Jr. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Lynne Arimenta; his two daughters, Jacqulynn Arimenta and her husband Richard Fox of Newtown, PA and Joelle Arimenta and her husband Vinny Smith of Allentown; his granddaughters, Molly and Ruby Smith; a brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Joyce Arimenta of Princeton; a sister, Joanne Loya of Annandale as well as several nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11am on Tuesday, February 24th at St. John's R.C. Church in Allentown. Interment will be held in the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veteran's Cemetery at a later date. Friends may call Monday from 2-4pm and again from 7-9pm at the Peppler Funeral Home, 114 S. Main St. Allentown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Compassionate Care Hospice, 600 Highland Dr., Suite 624, Westampton, NJ 08060 or to the Knights of Columbus # 7333, c/o St. John's Church, 1282 Yardville-Allentown Rd., Allentown, NJ 08501.