Arthur J. Senecal (Senecal) Sr.

November 22, 1945 — July 17, 2020

North Bennington, VT

Arthur J. "Art Senecal", 74, a resident of North Bennington Road, died on Friday, July 17, 2020 at the Albany Medical Center, following a brief illness.

Art was born in Bennington on November 22, 1945 and was the son of the late Charles and Pauline (Hall) Senecal. He received his education in Chicopee, Massachusetts and graduated from Chicopee High School. Art married the former Sandra Jordan on October 26, 1963. She predeceased him in 2011. Besides his wife and parents, Art is predeceased by two sons; Arthur, Jr. and Chuck Senecal, his brother Terry Senecal, his nephew David and his niece, Kathy.

For many years, Art ran Art's Body Shop in North Bennington and was highly respected for the quality of his work. In earlier years, he was an avid and talented motorcyclist; traveling, competing and winning all over the US and in later years was a fan of street rod and car shows, which also gave him the opportunity to travel to many parts of the US. He enjoyed collecting diecast cars, watching and betting on NASCAR and playing Mahjong on his computer.

Art was a lifelong music lover. It was commonplace to hear music blasting from his trophy room when arriving at the house. He was an incredible artist, as seen in his drawings, the work he did at the body shop as well as the beautiful street rod he restored and designed himself and won many trophies and awards for. He lived life, unapologetically, on his own terms and had a ton of fun in the process.

His survivors include his children; Tammy Senecal Briggs of Essex Junction, VT, Josh (Amy) Senecal of Bennington, Eric (Stephanie) Senecal of Bennington, Rebecca (David) Senecal of Savannah, GA, and Sara Senecal of Hoosick Falls, NY. He leaves his brother Scott (Jeannie) Senecal of Baldwinsville, NY and his "brother" John Sherman of White Creek, NY. Art leaves his grandchildren: Paul, Ayla, Zachary, Aidan, Jada, Trinity, Coragan, Carolyn, Landon, Colton, Willow, Dante, Blake and Mavis as well as several nieces and nephews. Art also leaves his friend and companion Gail Wisher. There are countless people who loved him and saw him as a father and/or friend. He will be missed dearly.

Graveside committal services will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at White Chapel Cemetery at 1:00 PM. There are no calling hours scheduled.

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Arthur J. Senecal (Senecal) Sr.

November 22, 1945 — July 17, 2020

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