Concern for others and interest in his community undoubtedly started with his family. Their values and their involvement with community influenced their son. In him, those qualities developed and flourished…

This popular, highly respected, self-effacing man walks quietly in the shadows of his accomplishments… President of the Needham Heights Association for five years. Service on the Needham Community Council, Needham Civic Rights Commission, the Needham Education Association, the School Safety Committee. He has been a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. For the past eight years, he has been a volunteer at the Brighton Evangelical Congregational Church, preparing and helping to serve a supper each week. At his Temple, for over many years, he has prepared and helped to serve breakfast to The Brotherhood…

On many Sunday afternoons he continues to visit Veterans’ Hospitals, serving coffee and cake, or helping run entertainment for those confined.

Whether helping build a playground, or working with the civic club to which he has belonged for 34 to 35 years The Exchange Club – Arthur continues to live a life where he contributes without being asked…