Arthur Stanchina

Southern Shores- Arthur Stanchina, a loving and devoted husband, passed away November 26, 2015 at his home. He was 73.

Arthur was born in Bronx, New York, and was educated by Jesuits at Fairfield Preparatory School in Fairfield, Conn. He graduated from Fairfield University with a B.S. Degree in Physics. He also attended MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Arthur was employed in the defense industry at Lockheed-Martin for 30 years. He was also the Director of Signature Technologies in Moorestown, New Jersey.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years Deborah Stanchina; two sons, Christopher Stanchina (Beth) and Michael Stanchina; two daughters, Kim Angelo (Daniel) and Becky Pettit (Ryan);ten grandchildren, Nicholas and Kaitlyn Stanchina, Andrew, Lauren, and Mikey Stanchina, Patrick and Liam Angelo, Mikayla and Keagan Pettit.

Arthur was predeceased by granddaughter, Brionna Pettit.

The family will hold a memorial service at Duck United Methodist Church, Friday December 4, 2015 at 11 AM.

Condolences to the family may be expressed via the online registry at www.gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with local arrangements.