Arleen Ann D’Amore

Arleen Ann D’Amore, 79, proud Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, and friend of many, passed away December 22nd 2020, in Menifee, California in her own home. She was born on December 26th, 1940 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Theodore and Tilly Cirra. Arleen grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with her Brother Al Cirra.

Arleen graduated from High School in 1958, and met the Love of her life John D’Amore, in a sweet shop known as Burks. Soon after meeting, they married in Saint Casimir’s Church. Arleen would often share stories of family including Aunts, uncles and cousins and their times living together in Milwaukee. John and Arleen spent many summers with their families on lake Ashippun. They had many memories of family, love and joy at their summer cottage.

Arleen and John raised 3 boys; Mark, David and Jason and the family moved out to sunny California in 1974. Arleen worked for Ford Aerospace and Lockhead Martin as head of word processing. Her life was full of love for all 3 of her boys as she and John watched them grow up.

Arleen loved to collect Thomas Kinkade art and loved his backdrops of beautiful scenery. Some of her favorite hobbies that she loved to do was knit, sew and build beautiful doll houses.

Arleen is survived by her 3 sons; Mark, David and Jason D’Amore, daughter in-law Lorie, D’Amore Grandchildren Devin D’Amore, Felica Rockwood, Ryan Pape and Jorden Pape and Great Grandchildren Harper Rockwood, Harlee Rockwood, Justin Elliot, Hudson Pape, Nixon Pape and Weston Pape.

A Celebration of life is schedule March 12, but due to the current Pandemic circumstances, in person attendance will be limited. We will be live on Facebook for those who cannot attend. Please join the family and friends while we celebrate her amazing life.

In Lieu of flowers, please send donations in honor of Arleen to the American Diabetes Association (see link below).

Arleen will be missed, Rest in Peace.