Arms of John Joseph Arena
Arms of John Joseph Arena
Blazon
Azure two piles issuant from chief and one from base Argent each charged with a goblet Gules;
Symbolism
The “W” shape formed by three triangles refers to Winston’s restaurant in Toronto, which became, under Mr. Arena’s care, one of the great institutes of its type in Canada. The goblets celebrate knowledge and promotion of fine wines. The repetition of the goblets represents the three pillars of Mr. Arena’s life: family, entrepreneurship and public service.
Crest of John Joseph Arena
Blazon
On a wall of bricks Gules masoned Argent decked with four roses Argent seeded Or barbed Vert a beaver sejeant erect Or grasping in the dexter forepaw a goblet its sinister forepaw resting on a bow Gules, stringed Or;
Symbolism
The wall is a double reference, to arms associated with Kleyer, Mrs. Arena’s family, and to Mr. Arena’s career as a builder in several fields. The four roses refer to Mr. Arena’s four children, using the traditional white rose of York, the early name for Toronto. The beaver is a classic Canadian symbol for industriousness and perseverance. The goblet repeats the theme of the shield. The bow signifies Mr. Arena’s preparedness to fight for his beliefs and projects and to an earlier emblem that he received from Cronista Rey de Armas.
Motto of John Joseph Arena
Blazon
AIM HIGH;
Symbolism
AIM HIGH.
