Arlene Loreng

Arlene M. Loreng (nee Leobold), age 81 of Kinnelon, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 24, 2022.

Arlene grew up in South Paterson, on Thomas Street where she graduated from St. George’s High School. She began dating Walter when they were teenagers and got married on September 17, 1960. They lived in Paterson and Wayne before moving to Kinnelon in 1982.

Throughout the years, Arlene and Walt enjoyed themselves everywhere they went. They always enjoyed hosting family and friends whether it would be at their home in Kinnelon or Chadwick beach. They loved traveling together as, Paris was perhaps Arlene’s favorite destination, despite the fact that several of them got pick-pocketed while they were there! Arlene also enjoyed spending time with her two sisters, Betty and Dolores by having lunch and shopping on Friday afternoons

Arlene was an excellent cook and her scalloped potatoes, corned beef and cabbage, and pistachio cake were just a few of her remarkable specialties. Her turkey soup, however, tasted like dishwater, and her family never let her live that down! She loved eating out and Novelli’s was among her favorite restaurants.

Two of Arlene’s favorite pass times were reading and golf outings. She won the summer tournament twice, an accomplishment she was very proud of. Arlene could also polish off a Dean Koontz and James Patterson novel in just one sitting! Above all, Arlene was a huge fan of the New York Football GIANTS. As a season ticket holder for many years, Arlene was enjoying the success the team was having this year.

Arlene adored her grandchildren and loved building blanket-tents and forts around the house with them when they were little. She also enjoyed visits by her grand-dog, Mango Happy. Mango Happy would always enjoy his visits with grandma.

Arlene is survived by her beloved husband of sixty-two years; Walter, predeceased by their infant son, Walter, their daughter Lisa Warnek and her husband Adam of Kinnelon, three grandchildren; Caitlin, Adam and Bryan Warnek, and many loving nieces, nephews, and dear friends. She was predeceased by her two dear sisters: Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Brugaletta of West Milford and Dolores Salvati of Kinnelon. We will all miss her dearly and hold our memories close to our hearts.

For those wishing to make a donation in Arlene's memory, please consider the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. You may donate online at www.mskcc.org.