Husband, Father, Grandfather, Master Gardener

Dare to live the life you have dreamed for yourself. Go forward and make your dreams come true.

Growing up as a boy in Rockaway Beach, New York with his two sisters, life was not easy. From the time Arthur was twelve he worked summers and part-time jobs to support himself, finance his education and contribute to his family. He married at twenty-one and soon after began his career in freight forwarding. A self-made man, he always worked hard, moonlighting at times selling magazines and home products to provide for his young family. His employment in the field of import/export led to the establishment of his own successful business which allowed him to travel around the world for twenty-five years.

Throughout his life, Arthur had many hobbies which included gardening, painting, fishing, boating and building furniture. He also enjoyed good food, a good glass of wine and living life to its fullest. After retirement, in addition to his many hobbies, he dabbled in real estate for a short while but he was most proud of his most recent achievement of becoming a "Master Gardener".

Those who knew Arthur best remember him as a caring, generous, prankster who volunteered and cared for those in need. Arthur was an active member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Lancaster.

Arthur is survived by his adoring wife of thirty-one years, Vivian, his sister Maryann and her husband Steve Kinsler, his children Kelly and Tom Cook, Butch and Lorraine McCormack, John and Laura McCormack, Essam and Victoria Abadir and grandchildren Zachary and Samantha Raia, Shayne and Kieran McCormack, and Nile and Jolie Abadir.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, March 22nd at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church 64 Hershey Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603 at 10:30AM with The Rev. Dr. Alexander Goussetis, Rev. Hector Firoglanis, and Rev. Alexander Veronis. There will be a visitation from 9:30-10:30am. Interment will be in Conestoga Memorial Park. The family asks that in lieu of flowers to please make a memorial contribution to The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church or The Water Street Rescue Mission 210 S Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603.