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Tom Stark, President of Arlington Industries, Passes Away

SCRANTON, Pa. (March 6, 2023) — It is with great sadness that Arlington Industries announces the sudden death of its longtime president and owner Tom Stark, this morning.

Arlington was purchased by his father Eugene Stark, Sr. in 1949. Tom became president of the company after graduating from the University of Florida in 1975.

Tom was born in South Florida on November 9, 1953. He attended the University of Florida where he met his wife, Betty (Elizabeth) and earned his degree in Accounting. He is survived by his wife, Betty, two daughters: Meredith (Camille) Oostwegel and Allison (Aaren) Riley, and three grandsons: Spencer and Winston Oostwegel, and Sawyer Riley; as well as his brother Gene (Jean) Stark and sister Patricia Stark.

Although Arlington is saddened by the loss of Tom Stark, the business operation will continue unchanged.

UPDATE: Services will be held at Kraeer Funeral Home, 1655 University Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33071, (954) 753-8960 on Tuesday, March 14, from 2 PM to 5 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a remembrance made in Tom Stark’s name to Childhelp, a nationwide non-profit organization serving the needs of neglected, at-risk, and abused children www.childhelp.org