Obituary - ARNOLD D. KLEIN

Arnold D. “Arnie” Klein of Lake Mary, passed away on Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, at South Seminole Hospital in Longwood. He was 62 years old. A native of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, Arnie was born on Aug. 1, 1952, to the late Robert Klein and Helen Pappas Klein. Following high school he attended Eastern Michigan University earning a bachelor’s in Business degree. On Jan. 5, 1980, in Mt. Pleasant, he married the former Rosalie Marcus, his wife of nearly 35 years.

The family moved numerous times as Arnie’s career as a buyer in the toys and sporting goods business grew. They relocated to the Lake Mary area from Omaha, Neb., in 2002.

In addition to his wife and mother, Arnie is survived by his son, Rick (Trisha) of Apopka; and sister, Randa (Jay) Marder of Miami; and a granddaughter.

A funeral service was held in the sanctuary of Congregation of Reform Judaism with Rabbi Steven Engel and Cantor Jacqueline Rawiszer officiating. Burial followed at the CRJ Cemetery. The family requests memorial contributions to Congregation of Reform Judaism, 928 Malone Drive, Orlando 32810.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel, 640 Lee Road, Orlando 32810.