Arline Wright

Arline Wright, age 66, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, August 2, 2013. She was born on July 11, 1947, to Francis and Bessie (Ruffino) Kissel in The Bronx, NY. She attended St. Catherine's Academy in The Bronx and Iona College in New Rochelle, Arline held a number of secretarial positions in the New York area and later worked in real estate in the Muskegon area. Arline was married to Dr. Thomas R. Wright on September 23, 1987 in Muskegon, MI. Arline was active in the Woman's Service league for several years and enjoyed working on the Affair of the Arts with her friends. SURVIVORS Arline is survived by her husband Thomas, her daughters Anissa Little of Muskegon and Aimee (Salvatore) Rametta of Staten Island New York, two step children Cynthia Boyd of North Muskegon and Dr. Thomas C. (Tracey) Wright of Clarkston , Michigan, Arline was also blessed with eight grandchildren, Emily & Isabel Little, Neil & Andrew Rametta, Taylor & Victoria Wright, and Tanner & Grant Boyd. Arline is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins in the New York area; She will be greatly missed by her three beloved Pekinese Chloe, Petie, and Pricella. She will also miss, and be missed, by her close friends, Joan Ellen, Laura, Molly and Susan. She was preceded in death by her parents, her aunt Elsie Kissel and her twin brothers William and Frank. FUNERAL MASS Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Fr. Matt Barnum officiating. Interment will be later at Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, NY. VISITATION Monday, 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 PM at Clock Funeral Home-Muskegon. MEMORIAL: The family prefers that any donations be sent to Mercy VNS & Hospice at 888 Terrace Street, Muskegon, MI 49440 in Arline's memory.