Narr, Arthur F.

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Arthur F. Narr

Arthur F. Narr was born on May 7th, 1925, in Yonkers, New York. He later moved with his family to 501 Milton Road in Rye, New York. His father rented the home for $50.00 a month ($950.00 in today’s money). Arthur lived with his father, who was also named Arthur, his mother Winifred, and with his younger brother Le Rey. Arthur’s father was a carpenter and had a high school education, and his mother had an elementary school education. At the time, Rye was a small town with a population of only 9,865 people. Arthur was an involved member of the community and graduated from Rye High School in 1942.

While in school, Arthur participated in many clubs and events. He was on both the basketball and the football team, and he belonged to the Driver’s Club, the Ping Pong Club, the G.O council, and the Chippewa club. Arthur was also the Vice President of the Boys Club at the YMCA and the Treasurer of The Four Square Club, which is devoted to spiritual, mental, physical, and social development, at Rye Presbyterian Church.

Arthur bravely served as an officer in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the South Pacific. His Service number was “8116402.”

Arthur attended Ithaca College and was a member of the prestigious Adelphi Freshman Honorary Society. He was also elected the President of his senior class and was chosen to be included in the annual edition of “Who’s Who In American Universities and Colleges” due to his scholarships, participation in college activities, and character. In 1948, he graduated Ithaca College with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and went on to become the director of Physical Education, coaching football and basketball, at Allen-Stevenson School for Boys in New York City. He later developed an extensive career in sales working for Phoenix Home Life Mutual Insurance Company and Upstate Professional Planning Service.

While in college, Arthur met his wife Yvonne Fixx Narr. They both continued to participate in events at Ithaca College and, in 1985, Arthur was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award, which is the highest honor the alumni association presents. Arthur and Yvonne had four children, four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Arthur F. Narr passed away peacefully on January 4th, 2018, at the age of 92.

Caroline Kirby
Rye High School, Class of 2023
Sources: Census Records, High School Yearbooks, the Rye Chronicle(1900-1980), Obituaries.