a memorial to my father & friend,
Jeffrey Martin Arnstein

because he was an interesting guy and if you didn't know him, now you kind of can

read Jeff's obituary here
(published in the Hartford Courant 8.7.22)

obituary

celebrate his life
with us
September 10th, 2022
at Noon
at Towson UU Church
1710 Dulaney Valley Rd,
Timonium, MD 21093

while not required, we would appreciate all in person attendants to wear a mask. disposable n95 masks will be provided at the door for those who are not able to bring their own.

a zoom link for the memorial will be posted here once we have it. to be notified by email of the zoom link, please enter your name and email address below, along with the word 'zoom' in the '# of guest' field.

ZOOM INFO:

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/95417245272?pwd=cW1DakI4RFZZVjJWT280UG5LSlpldz09

Meeting ID: 954 1724 5272
Passcode: 010720

The service will also be recorded and I will be posting the video here once I have it. So if you are unable to attend either in person or virtually, you will be able to watch the service at your convenience.

get directions

if you plan on attending and want to let me know, please feel free to fill out the form below or to email me here : ellen@ellenarnsten.com

live in CT or NY? we hope to host a gathering/party in his honor in/around Hartford in the coming months. if you would like to be notified if/when that happens, please enter you name and email into this form or email me and I will be sure to let you know.

DONATIONS:
in lieu of flowers,
please consider volunteering for OR making a donation in his honor to one of the Baltimore area organizations that my dad found great joy and purpose volunteering for during the later years of his life
Earl's Place
an organization that helps men of all ages find a path to wellness and stability
or
Reading Partners Baltimore
an organization that works to end illiteracy & equip all american students with the tools and opportunites that only literacy can provide

donate to
Earl's Place

donate to
reading partners

the jeff files:
wherein you may find various things to read and see and learn that pertain to my dad's life and my life as his friend

• this section is a work in progress, please be sure to check back if you are interested for more •

text in ORANGE is links - click them!

ellen's collection
• My Father's Cloth
a poem
• In Absence, Arrival
a poem about grief
• The Brawny Boychick
and the Brainiac
• Notes from Dad
• My Dad's story

jeff's collection
• Trogan
a prehistoric boys tale
• Stories from Life

Parkinson's / Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) / Holistic Wellness, Prevention, and Action resources
Why this? Read why here.

Daily Wellness Journal

a printable or digitally fillable journal to help you develop and maintain holistic and beneficially critical awareness. This type of awareness and connection to self and action can be a powerful ally and tool in the fight against Parkinson's and many other challenging neurological, physical, and emotional experiences. This journal was designed specifically for people living with Parkinson(ism)'s (my dad, at the time), but it may be prove valuable for many others as well.

USEFUL LINKS:

i love you and miss you dad. our relationship was anything from easy, but we worked hard to create a friendship that, once formed, never really faltered, despite the inevitable bumps life and complex trauma continued to hand us. i am thankful that we both said everything i think we wanted to - two straight shooters with a hard time staying quiet. this, above all else, gives me the most peace in your absence. that and knowing you're the type of impish soul who hops on the samsara carousel for a good time, not because he still has to, and that even still, through it all, we ended up always returning to our love for each other. please keep sending me signs and i promise to always be looking out for them. i love you. thanks for being my dad. for being my friend. for being you. happy trails to you, poppa, until we meet again...