Steven M. Arn

HUDSON, NH / CRANSTON, RI - Steven M. Arnoff, EdD, 71, passed away early on November 24, 2023 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.

Born on December 11, 1951 to Janice and Lawrence Arnoff, Steven grew up in Cranston, RI with his sister Karen. After graduating high school, he completed his Bachelor’s in Music (Instrument: Pipe Organ) and Bachelor’s in Education from Rhode Island College. To further his education, Steven obtained his Master’s in Education at Rhode Island College. In 1989, Steven earned his Doctorate in Education at Boston University, focusing on Curriculum and Instructional Technology.

Steven was passionate about education; throughout his life, he worked in both the private sector and public school districts, including Lowell, Simsbury, and Lexington Public Schools. In 2018, he joined the East Greenwich, RI Public Schools, where he enjoyed working as the Director of Technology until his untimely passing. Steven’s other hobbies included cooking, baking, and music.

Steven will be deeply missed by his beloved wife of thirty years, Christina Arnoff, daughter, Amanda Isabella Arnoff, and sister Karen DeFelice (husband Bob). Numerous nieces and nephews also survive him. He was predeceased by his parents, Lawrence and Janice Arnoff.

Family and friends will gather for a Funeral Service at 10:00 AM on Thursday, November 30th, in the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton Street, Sharon, MA with interment immediately following. Arrangements are under the care of Miles Funeral Home of Holden.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Steven’s memory may be made to the Lung Cancer Research Foundation, the Jimmy Fund, or TheirWorld Foundation.