Curtis E. Arnold, age 87, passed away on Monday, July 20,2026, with his wife Patricia Vigar Thomas Arnold by his side, at Palm Cottages in Rockledge, FL.

Curt Arnold was born on September 13, 1938, in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Elwood and Mary (nee Curtius) Arnold. He was preceded in death by his beloved son, James W. Arnold, and sister, Mary J. Dwyer (Robert).

Curt graduated from Bartram High School and went on to earn his Bachelor and Master degrees at Drexel University. He began his financial career at General Electric and then Certainteed in Valley Forge, PA. He continued his career at various medical companies in Florida, New Jersey and Philadelphia. He greatly enjoyed volunteering with the tall ship Gazela crew in Philadelphia. He then retired to Cocoa Beach, FL and volunteered at the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge for many years. He also shared his beautiful booming tenor voice by joining church choirs and singing groups, performing in concerts at retirement homes.

Curt especially loved fishing, reading, watching his favorite Philadelphia Eagles, eating good food, traveling, telling jokes and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Vigar Thomas Arnold, and his two daughters: Julie A. Bergstrom and her husband, Nels, of Havertown, PA; Jill A. Monahan and her husband, Brendan, of Bradenton, FL. He was the loving grandfather of Ryan, Austin and Jenna Bergstrom and Amanda and Matthew Monahan. He is also survived by his niece Mary Robb (Joe) and nephews Robert Dwyer (Gina) and Sean Dwyer (Briana) and many Curtius cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Cocoa Beach Community Church, 126 S. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach, FL 32931. Another funeral service will be held on Monday, August 17, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Bethany Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 51 N. Concord Ave. Havertown, PA, 19083. Visitation will be held from 9:00-10:15 a.m. The internment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Curt’s memory can be made to the Merritt Island Wildlife Association at miwarefuge.org and are greatly appreciated.