Arthur A. Trott Jr.

Arthur A. Trott, Jr., 83, of Whippany, N.J. passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023

Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Friday, May 19, 2023 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Paul Ippolito-Dancy Memorial, 9 Smull Ave., Caldwell, N.J. The Mass will be offered at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Orange, on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 10 a.m., immediately followed by the interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover.

Born in East Orange and raised in Jersey City, Art was a resident of Whippany for 55 years.

A 1958 graduate of St. Peter's Prep, he earned a bachelor's degree from Seton Hall University in 1963 and was employed as a claims manager for over 30 years with Aetna Life and Casualty and later Traveler's Insurance Co. before retiring in 2006.

Art was an avid gardener, enjoyed planting and maintaining his yard, spending time at the Jersey Shore and taking daily walks with his wife, Dorothy.

He also enjoyed exercising and socializing at the Y and finding ways to help others in need.

The beloved husband of 58 years to Dorothy (Parrillo) Trott, he was the loving father of Steven Trott, and Kristen Luthi and her husband, Eric Luthi; dear brother of Robert Trott and his wife, Denise, and the late Patricia Skarlatos. He is also survived by his beloved cat, Lucky.