General Information
Full Name: Phyllis Arbus
Date of Death: Monday, August 14, 2023
Phyllis Arbus, (nee Gold) age 84, of MonroeTownship, NJ, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023.
Predeceased by her husband Benjamin Arbus. Beloved mother of Jill Biondi, Lisa Arbus, and Michael Arbus and his wife Joy. Loving grandmother of Jennifer and Tommy Biondi, and Avarey and Morgan Arbus.
Phyllis was born in Brooklyn, but at a young age moved with her family to Fair Lawn where she attended Fair Lawn High School. Shortly after graduating, she met the love of her life, Benjamin, at Eastside Park in Paterson and were soon married in December 1957. In 1967, they moved to Parsippany, NJ where they lived until 1990 until retiring to their dream home in the Poconos.
After the children were grown, Phyllis worked with her husband Benjamin in their family business until retirement. She and Ben were happily married for 65 years. She loved spending time with her family, going out to dinner Saturday night and cruising to Bermuda.
Memorial donations in memory of Phyllis Arbus may be made to the American Cancer Society
Service Information
Thursday, August 17, 2023
11:00 AM
Service at:
Beth El Cemetery
735 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652
Shiva will be held at the home of Michael and Joy Arbus from 1:00-8:00pm on August 17
So many memories of Ben and Phyllis Arbus growing up in Parsippany. Being best friends with Michael and our parents hanging out in our kitchen having coffee and danish. Later, in 2008 seeing the Arbus family before I went overseas.
Working for Mr. Arbus, helping Mrs. Arbus and Lisa while Mr. Arbus was recovering from heart surgery, circa 1986. The last time I saw Phyllis and Ben, they were happily retired, living not far my home down the shore. Ben was his usual mellow self and Phyllis was so excited to show me around their new retirement home. She was always so funny and outgoing. Even though I hadn’t seen her in some years, I always felt like I could reach out and relive my youth.
I miss you already.
Now you can be with Mr. Arbus again.