Victor A. Arata Jr.

Victor A. Arata Jr. "CAP", 83 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away on Monday December 30th, 2024. Victor was born in Teaneck, NJ and spent most of his life living in Rutherford, NJ before moving to Little Egg Harbor 20 years ago. Victor worked as a teacher / coach for The Millburn School District retiring as the varsity soccer coach for Lyndhurst High School. He was an avid NY sports fan loving the Giants, Yankees, Rangers and Knicks his entire life. His love for life was contagious as well as his love for Julie's cooking. 

Victor was predeceased by his parents Victor A. Arata Sr. and Eleanor (Blumenstock) Arata and his brother Joseph. 

He is survived by his loving wife Giuliana (Paolieri) Arata of 60 years, son Jonathan Arata and wife Donna of Canton, MA, daughter Kim Alberti of Brigantine, NJ, grandchildren Emily and Zachary Arata and his grand-dogs L.J. and Luca.

In lieu of flowers donations to St Jude would be appreciated at www.stjude.org 

Cremation will be held privately.