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Arleen Heiss Obituary
Arleen worked as a management consultant at Arthur Young and Company and its successor, Ernest & Young. She retired in 2003 and started her own consulting practice, primarily working with the National Institutes of Health. Her work continued until the time of her death.
Arleen had a deep devotion to her alma mater, Mount Holyoke College, where she actively participated in the Alumnae Association and served a term as an Alumnae Trustee. At the time of her death, she served as president of Charter 100 (a women's professional organization), and as a member of the Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church parish council and other organizations.
Arleen is remembered for her sharp mind and quick Irish wit. She was a stylish dresser, friend and counselor to many, gracious hostess, and unofficial matriarch of the Gorman family, her mother's Irish clan. Above all, she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
She is survived by her beloved husband Bob; brother Thomas "Tom" J. McGrath III of Miami Lakes, FL; children Dr. Brian Heiss (Sarah Myksin) of Washington, DC and Deirdre Heiss Densen (Dan) of Jersey City, NJ; and three grandchildren: Alexander Steven Heiss, Elle Heiss Densen, and Ava Heiss Densen.
A funeral visitation will be held on Friday, January 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Joseph Gawler's Sons, 5130 Wisconsin Ave. NW. The Funeral Mass will be Saturday, February 1 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, 4835 MacArthur Blvd. NW. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church or other meaningful charitable cause.
Interment will be at Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, New York.
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for Arleen Heiss
Tommye Grant
February 1, 2025
Grant family condolences to Bob and family. A big thank you for all the years our families were together to build a great parish community at OLV. R.I.P. Dear Arleen. (photo taken in 2019 at Our Lady of Victory)
Joe D'Amico & Amy Proft
February 1, 2025
Bob,
We are saddened to hear of Arleen's passing. Our condolences go out to you and your family.
With warm thoughts,
Joe & Amy
Mike Walker
January 31, 2025
Bob - my sincere condolences for your loss. MikeWalker
Col (ret) Dennis C. and Yolanda A. LeVan
January 31, 2025
To Bob and the entire Heiss Family, so sorry to hear about Arleen's passing. A beautiful lady with an amazing personality. Both Yolanda and I enjoyed our Anacostia reunions and both Yolanda and I always seemed to set next to her and enjoyed her friendship so much. Please know she'll always be a remembered as a very special friend in our lives-- our heartfelt sympathies and prayers are with you as this difficult time. Dennis and Yolanda LeVan
Fr William Foley
January 31, 2025
I have offered Mass for Arlene and for her family. I have fond memories of her from my days as pastor of Our Lady of Victory.
Nancy Cook
January 30, 2025
Bob, I am so very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed Arleen so much when I would see her at the reunions with you. She made me feel like we had known each other for years... So warm and friendly. Take the very best of care and I will remember you in my prayers.
Love, Cookie
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