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April 20, 2026

Elizabeth “Betty” (Colango) Arrera

Elizabeth “Betty” (nee Colango) Arrera of South Philadelphia and Ocean City, New Jersey has died.

Beloved wife of the late Joseph Arrera.  Sister and best friend of Lucille (Frank) Van Zandt. Devoted mother of Marylou Gdowik, Lisa (Vincent) Nader and Jo Ann (Tony) DiLolle. Grandmother of Joseph Gdowik (Tiffany), Jacqui Gdowik (Brian), Anthony DiLolle (Melanie), Stephanie DiLolle (Alec), Vincent Nader, and the late Nicole DiLolle. Great grandmother of Brian and Rose. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday March 24, 2023 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at The Church of Saint Monica 17th and Ritner Streets followed by her funeral mass at 10 a.m. Int. New Saint Mary’s Cemetery Bellmawr NJ. 

In lieu of flowers family request donations be made to United Cerebral Palsy 1825 K Street NW Washington, DC 20006 and St. John of God Community Service 1145 Delsea Dr. – Bldg. A  Westville, NJ 08093.

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