Michelle L. Arroyo, 40, Avid reader
Michelle L. Arroyo, age 40, of Lorain, died Sunday September 1, 2002 at Autumn Aegis Nursing Home following a three week illness. She was born October 3, 1961 in Lorain and had been a life-long resident of the city.A parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church she attended Murray Ridge School and had been employed as an assembler at the Murray Ridge Production Center for the past 18 years.
An avid reader, Michelle's other interests included music and watching television.
She is survived by her mother: Felicia (nee Cornejo) of Lorain, a brother: Jesse M. Arroyo of Lorain, sisters: Barbara A. Gillespie of Amherst, Terry M. Arroyo, and Donna J. Arroyo-Surace both of Lorain along with 15 nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father: Jesse Arroyo, Jr. In 1996, and a great nephew: Todd Gillespie in 1978.
Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel - 3224 Broadway - Lorain where a Christian Wake services will be conducted at 8:30 p.m. Funeral services will be Thursday beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral chapel and will be followed by her funeral mass at 11:00 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church - 1305 East Erie Avenue - Lorain. The Rev. Charles Henkle, associate pastor of the church will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery - Lorain.
The family suggests memorials in her name to the Murray Ridge Center - 1091 Infirmary Road - Elyria, Ohio 44035 or to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church - 1305 East Erie Avenue - Lorain, Ohio 44052.