Sebastian "Bob" Joseph Arena, resident of Ocean City, MD passed away July 21, 2017 at George Washington University Medical center.

Bob was born on February 1, 1936 in Baltimore, MD. He graduated from Forest Park High School in Baltimore. He was a longtime resident of Ellicott City and a resident of Ocean City since 2004.

Bob worked as a service technician and salesman for A.B. Dick Co for the majority of his career. He was an active member of St. Luke's parish in Ocean City, the Sons of Italy lodge of Ocean City and the Polish Club of Delmarva.

He enjoyed volunteering at the Atlantic General Hospital, playing cards, reading, and was an avid Orioles and Ravens fan.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Ellen Arena (nee Kmieciak); three daughters, Teresa Tamburrino (David) of Ellicott City, Maria Anthony (Joseph) of Frederick and Mary Jo Barranco (Thomas) of Pasadena; brother, Matthew Arena (Sarah) of Walnut Creek, CA; brother-in-law, Edward Kmieciak of Baltimore; uncle, Emanuel Staiti of Tuscon, AZ; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Thursday July 27, 2017 from 6-9 pm at Barranco and Sons, P.A. Severna Park Funeral Home, 495 Ritchie Highway. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, July 28, 2017 at 10 am at Our Lady of the Chesapeake, 8325 Ventnor Road in Pasadena.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at St. Luke Parish, 9903 Coastal Highway, Ocean City MD, 21842.  The family will begin receiving guests at 11 am followed by Mass at 12 noon.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Atlantic General Hospital Foundation Cancer Care Center, 9738 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD 21811.