Arnold J. Buote, 80
Dateline: Woodbridge, Virginia
Arnold J. Buote, 80, of Woodbridge, Virginia formerly of Jamaica Plain passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday January 26, 2010 at the Potomac Hospital in Woodbridge. He was the beloved husband of Anna U. (Schaller) Buote.
Born in Boston, MA on June 3, 1929 he was a dear son of the late George and Bertha (Gallant) Buote.
A native of Jamaica Plain, he was educated at Our Lady of Lourdes School in Jamaica Plain. He had made his home in Virginia for the past 30 years.
Mr. Boute proudly served his country for 20 years in the United Stated Army. He served during the Korean Conflict and also during the Vietnam Era. He was honorably discharged on July 16, 1965 with the rank of Sergeant First Class. During his career in the U.S. Army he was a recipient of numerous medals and decorations.
Following his retirement from the Army he worked as a Communications Specialist at Fort Belvoir from 1968-1988. He was a proud member of the American Legion in Virginia.
Besides his wife he is survived by his devoted brother and sisters Allan Buote and his wife Mary Ann of Norton, Eileen Haggerty of West Roxbury and Doris Horrigan of Dedham. He was also the brother of the late Hubert “Eddie” Buote and Leonard Buote. Arnold is also survived by his sister in law Verna T. Buote of Mansfield as well as many nieces and nephews.
His funeral mass, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be celebrated on Monday February 1st at 10:00 A.M. in St. Mary’s Church 330 Pratt St. (Route 106) Mansfield. Burial with military honors will follow at 12:30 P.M. at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.
Visitation will be held on Monday morning beginning at 8:30 A.M. at the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home 55 North Main St. Mansfield.
In lieu of flowers and in accordance with the limitation of flowers allowed at the National Cemetery Mr. Buote’s family has requested that donations in his memory be made to the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford 600 College St. Oxford, North Carolina 27565.
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