Gary Stephen Arel Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gary Stephen Arel of East Hartford, Connecticut, born in Southbridge, Massachusetts, who passed away at the age of 70, on April 24, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gary Stephen Arel to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond Arel and Rachel Arel (Berthiaume); and his brother-in-law Jim Burger. He is survived by: his daughter Paige Arel; his granddaughters, Avrianna, Amiyah and Avaiyah Sabalier; his siblings, Kathleen Arel (Burger), Cynthia Arel (Martin) and John Arel; his siblings-in-law, Bob Martin and Margo Arel; his stepdaughters, Lyndsey Frigon and Alyce Frigon; his significant other Karen Curti; and his close friend Donald Chapman Jr..