Mr. Arthur J. Jones, age 72, of Deerfield, peacefully left this life to be reunited with his beloved wife, Candace, on May 27, 2014. He passed away after a brief illness at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, with the love and support of his family and friends. Arthur was born in Utica, NY, on May 29, 1941, son of the late Charles Jones and Estella (Horinka) Jones. He was raised and educated locally. In his younger years he was a US Army Reservist. Arthur retired from the Utica Police department, after a full career. On May 1, 1965, At Saint Agnes Chuch, he was united in marriage to Candace (Rey) Jones, by Rev. James Quinn. He and Candace shared 41 years, until her passing in 2006. A loving Father and friend, he will be sadly missed by his beloved daughter Kimberly Skinner and son-in-law Ronald Skinner, of Deerfield, NY, his in-laws Chester and Maryann Rey of Clinton, NY, and their children Scott and his wfie Jessica Rey, of Clinton, NY, Kimberly and her husband Robert Collins of Syracuse, NY, and Meleanie and Philip DeFazio, of New Hartford, NY. He is also survived by his brother, Robert Jones and family of Marcy, NY. Also surviving are many cousins and friends. Art was truly a lover of animals, and will be greatly missed by his beloved kooky cat, Samantha and his grand-dog, Shelby, along with all of his backyard buddies that he so loved to watch and feed, as an avid wildlife lover. Art loved to fish, play NYS lottery scratch-offs and make trips to the Turning Stone Casino. He was an excellent(chef-like) cook, who loved to feed his family and friends. He was a member of the Fort Schuyler Post on Kossuth Ave., in Utica, NY and also Post 229 in N. Utica, NY. He will be greatly missed by many friends and acquaintances, especially the ones that he considered family, Chris Roache of South Edmeston, Dick Cavuto, Doug Luke, Mike Piacentino, Big John and Gail, also his morning coffee friends from Oscugnizzo's. Plus many others. The Jones family would like to thank Dr. Clifford Soults, whom Art loved, and his staff; Corey, Peggy, Janine and Jan. Also many thanks to the wonderful staff of St. Elizabeth's Medical Center ICU and ER, especially Dr. Andrea Johnson and a very supportive and loving ICU nurse, Christine. A very special thank you to Emy McCarthy, from being so selfless and loving and supportive at the the most difficult time. Many thanks to his wonderful friends for their love and support. A very outspoken man, Art was passionate about pizza, especially Franco's Pizzeria, in North Utica and Oscugnizzo's, on Bleecker St., in Utica. Contributions in memory of Arthur Jones, per his wishes may be made to: Woodhaven Wildlife Center, Inc. Box355 Chadwicks, NY 13319, so that they may continue to care for NYS Wildlife that he so loved. At Arthur's request, there will be no calling hours or services. It was Art's desire to have people celebrate his life, while enjoying a fresh hot pizza and a few cold beverages. Please enjoy and think of him. One of his favorite sayings was "Good Night Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are"! Arrangements are under the guidance of John L. Matt Funeral Home, Chadwicks, NY. Online message of sympathy: www.johnlmattfuneralhome.com