Arne Frode-Hansen Jr., 58, of Virginia Beach, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, in the comfort of his loving family and friends, at Norfolk General Hospital.
A Virginia Beach native, Arne graduated from Kellam High School and soon after began his lifelong career and love of landscaping, which he continued for nearly 30 years. He had recently began a career as the Door Greeter at the Cosmopolitan Apartments, where he immediately adopted the residents and staff as his second family.
He enjoyed spending his early years at Plaza Roller Rink where you could find him speed skating, or at the oceanfront competing in a foosball tournament. A dedicated family man, he adored his wife and children, but his granddaughters were the light of his life. He always had a smile on his face and could light up a room simply by walking into it. Arne was quite the comedian, always trying to make people laugh and lighten the mood of any tough situation.
He is survived by his best friend and wife of 31 years, Charlene; their 3 children, Brandi, Corey, and Heaven and her husband Nick and their daughters, Brooke and Meadow, who were his pride and joy. Also surviving are 2 brothers, Freddy and his wife, Kim and their son, Freddy Jr.; Harold, his son, Chris and wife Mariglo, and son, Jake; Harold’s daughter, Shannon and her husband, Scott and their 3 children, Raelynn, Cierra, and Sean.
The family will receive friends from 5:00pm-7:00pm, Monday May 11, 2015 at Family Choice Funerals & Cremations with a funeral service to follow at 7:00 pm. Please share condolences with family at www.FamilyChoiceFunerals.com. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been set up in the name of Arne K. Frode-Hansen Jr. Memorial Account at Navy Federal Credit Union.
Heaven and Family-
I cannot express how truly sorry I am for all of your loss. I have nothing but wonderful, fond memories of Arne. It was so evident that his family was his world. I am thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Uncle Arne, you were truly one of the funniest men I’ve ever met. You will always be remembered for your smile, sense of humor and your huge heart. We love you always!
Dear Heaven, Brandi, and family,
I was so very sorry to learn of your father’s death. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all, especially your mother.. I know you both will be a strong support during this time. Treasure all those wonderful memories of your Dad.
With my love and prayers,
Becky Whitson
Uncle Arne,
I will forever remember all the jokes you had. There was never a dull moment with you. Keep watch over your family. Love you and miss you.
Uncle Arne was definitely the life of the party. His humor will be missed. He will be watching over you. Wish I could be there with you all. I love you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Uncle Arne, words cannot even describe how everyone is feeling and none of us will ever understand why you were taken so soon.
When my yaya (Cheryl) passed away, you were right beside me at the funeral hugging me; so tight that I felt like all the broken pieces of me got stuck back together. I never thought that just a simple hug from someone would be so great and so detrimental at the same time. Not hearing your voice, not getting my hug from you hurts more than anything. You have been a rock for me, and I’m not even your immediate family. That’s just how he was with people, he made you feel like the white sheep when you felt black, he was about to light up a room and make anyone feel better. He was full of jokes, funny or not, that we all laughed at.
I cannot even imagine how Aunt char, Brandi Heaven and Corey are feeling. I don’t really have the right words to say, but do any of we? Celebrate his life because he wouldn’t want it any other way. Cry when you need to but always pull yourself back to the thousands of memories you were able to create and find joy in knownhow many peoples lives he touched. He was an amazing dad, wonderful husband and the best uncle/grandpa I ever had Lol remember him for that. Love you guys and here if you need anything
I only met Arne a few times when I came over and attended to my son after a surgery he had this past year. Arne always had a pleasant thing to say about everybody and what a great encourager he was. May the Lord bless your family and I know he will be sorely missed. He always let his light shine unto the world.
In Christ, Mack Neeves
as a resident of the Cosmopolitan, I will surely miss Arnre’s smile, silly sense of humor, and his willingness to help everyone. I teach cooking classes here at the Cosmo, and it was always wonderful to hear his stories of how the people who attended my classes would just rave to Arne about my class and the food on their way out of the building. Arme was a great supporter of my classes, and was very helpful to all of the people attending them. I know they will miss him greatly too! :(. We love you Arne!
Please know how very sorry I was to hear of Arnie’s passing. He was an amazing and loving man, husband, father and grandpa. He was a true friend to everyone. Please know my prayers are with his entire family. God Bless all of you.
Charlene & family – I was shocked and saddened to learn that you lost Arne. My prayers are with you all now, and as you cope with the loss of a husband, father and grandfather. Keep those happy memories in the forefront! <3
Arne was always so happy and genuinely excited to help with whatever you needed. I’m so very sorry to hear of his passing. Evenings just aren’t the same anymore downstairs.
“There are things that we don’t want to happen but have to accept, things we don’t want to know but have to learn, and people we can’t live without but have to let go.” Know that he will be with you and the family always watching over you till you met again
So sorry for your loss!
I was shocked to hear of Arne`s passing. I pet sit for some residents at the Cosmopolitan so I come there regularly. That’s where I met Arne. He always had a smile, a joke and a story for me. The love he had for his family was obvious by his many stories. I felt I knew Meadow with all of the funny stories I heard of her and her Pop. Every time I came into the Cosmo there were always a few residents sitting and chatting with him. He had a Smile and a Hello for everyone. I am just one of the many people who will miss his smile and raspy laugh. Gone too soon. God bless and much love. Heaven has a new angel.
I was shocked to hear of Arne`s passing. I pet sit for some residents at the Cosmopolitan so I come there regularly. That’s where I met Arne. He always had a smile, a joke and a story for me. The love he had for his family was obvious by his many stories. I felt I knew Meadow with all of the funny stories I heard of her and her Pop. Every time I came into the Cosmo there were always a few residents sitting and chatting with him. He had a Smile and a Hello for everyone. I am just one of the many people who will miss his smile and raspy laugh. Gone too soon. God bless and much love. Heaven has a new angel.
I was shocked to hear of Arne`s passing. I pet sit for some residents at the Cosmopolitan so I come there regularly. That’s where I met Arne. He always had a smile, a joke and a story for me. The love he had for his family was obvious by his many stories. I felt I knew Meadow with all of the funny stories I heard of her and her Pop. Every time I came into the Cosmo there were always a few residents sitting and chatting with him. He had a Smile and a Hello for everyone. I am just one of the many people who will miss his smile and raspy laugh. Gone too soon. God bless and much love. Heaven has a new angel.
Charlene, I was so shocked to hear of Arne’s passing. Please give my prayers and condolences to the entire family. He was a special person who always had a smile for everyone and could make a person laugh. Keep all the good and loving memories in your hearts and you will never be alone.
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Good Evening,
I have been a resident at the Cosmopolitan for 2 months, and Arne made me feel “at home”. He always had a smile on his face, despite any circumstance. He would walk into a room and light it up like a candle. His death was extremely shocking to me! I often looked forward to just talking with him, he had such a kindred spirit. God definitely called one of his angels home! Thank you for sharing him with us. I feel fortunate to have know such a GREAT person. He will be missed, and NO ONE will be able to fill his shoes.
My deepest condolences to you and your family. May God keep you and mend your hearts.
I had the pleasure of knowing Arne over the last 6 months while living at the cosmopolitan. His warming smile and genuine kindness and concern of everyone will be missed. He always shared stories of his granddaughter and how much he loved his wife. My 2 daughters loved seeing him and interacting with him always brought us all smiles. He felt like part of our family. Arne was one of those people that you were glad to have met and you will never forget. May your family find peace in knowing that he has impacted so many people in such a positive way.
Dear Family of Arne,
I live at The Cosmopolitian and Arne was the light of our building! He was the first person I met when I moved to Virginia. He absolutely loved his family — always talked about you. And, he enjoyed hearing about our families as well. His booming voice and jovial laugh are greatly missed in our building. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.