Jack R. Arute

Jack Arute – Bedford, NH Age 78 of Bedford, died at his home on Monday April 3rd. He was born in New Britain, CT on October 22, 1927 the son of Jack R. and Dora Arute. He was also raised and educated in New Britain. He was the owner of Arute Brothers Construction (a large road construction company) in New Britain, CT. He was the owner of Jack Arute’s Stafford Motor Speedway in Stafford Springs, CT. He was the recipient of the Connecticut Sports Writer’s “Gold Key Award” in 1998, as well as being inducted into the New England Antique Racer’s Hall of Fame, Class of 2001. He was a life long racing enthusiast, and a pioneer of NASCAR modified racing. In his retirement, Jack and Evelyn traveled extensively in their motor home. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Evelyn L. (Lavoie) Arute of Bedford. Six sons; Jackie Arute and his wife Wendy of Suffield, CT, David Arute and his wife Jane of Southington, CT, Mark Arute and his wife Lisa of Tolland, CT, Wayne Arute and his wife Lori of Avon, CT, Robert Arute and his wife Tammy of Tolland, CT and Dan Arute and his wife Michelle of Bedford, NH. Daughter Heidi Howarth and her husband Douglas of Pepperell, MA. Grandchildren include Jennifer (Jones) , Amanda, Paul, David, Kristin, Sarah, Alexandra and Victoria. Three Great Grandchildren; Evan, Nate and Jason Jones as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive him. Calling hours are Thursday April 6th from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at The Phaneuf Funeral Home & Crematory 243 Hanover Street Manchester. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday April 7th at 11:00 AM at St. Elizabeth Seaton Church in Bedford. Burial will follow in Bedford Center Cemetery in Bedford. In-lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to: Patient Services Fund 1050 Perimeter Road Suite 501 Manchester, NH 03103 Please visit www.phaneuf.net for directions, or to sign the on-line register book.