Obituary of Arthur S. Wildman

Arthur S. Wildman, III, age 41, died on Monday, June 22, 2009 at his home. He was a life long Martinsville resident.He graduated from Bridgewater East High School and then further extended his education of horticulture at Rutgers.Mr. Wildman was the owner and president of Down to Earth Landscaping Services in Bound Brook for 21 years. He was a true professional who was loved by his employees and clients. Art created many beautiful landscapes for his clients and his red landscaping trucks were recognized all over town.He was a member of the American Rose Society and the Arborist Society of NJ. He enjoyed gardening and fishing.Mr. Wildman is predeceased by his sister, Alison Wildman in 2001.He is survived by his son, Christopher Arthur Wildman; his parents, Arthur and June (Provost) Wildman; his brothers, Robert Wildman and Richard Borquist; his sister, Jill Saladino and 2 nephews, 4 nieces and 1 great-niece.Funeral services will begin Saturday, June 27th at 8:45 a.m. at Higgins Home for Funerals, 752 Mountain Blvd., Watchung followed by a 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass at Blessed Sacrament Church in Martinsville. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Basking Ridge. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 7-9 pm and Friday from 7-9 p.m.