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William Quinn Arrison

William Quinn Arrison

William Quinn Arrison, 78, of Holland Township, NJ died on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 of ampullary cancer at his home, Cricket Farm, surrounded by his loving family.

Bill grew up in Martinsville, NJ and after graduating from Basking Ridge High School in 1962, he received his Bachelors of Science degree from Rutgers College of Agriculture and Environmental Science.

After college, Bill had a long and varied career in product development and R&D. He retired in 2014 from Straight Arrow Products, Inc. in Bethlehem, PA and continued on with his own business, Arristec, Inc.

Anyone who knew Bill knew that he was the most loving father and husband a family could ask for. Son of the late Margaret Quinn and Russell Arrison Jr., Bill is survived by his brother John Russell Arrison of Oro Valley, AZ, his beloved wife of 55 years Kathryn (McEwen) Arrison, his three daughters Jennifer M. Arrison and her husband Bruce Park of Morristown, NJ, Mary R. Vincent and her husband Thomas of Easton, PA, Jill Q. Spohn and her husband Christopher of Nazareth, PA, grandchildren William and Douglas Davies, Stephen and Jack Vincent, Audrey and Margaret Spohn, plus Norma Jean and Bruce Park, extended family and best dog Kirby.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Friday, February 3rd from 11am – noon at the Mountain View Chalet, 154 Route 173 Asbury NJ. where a luncheon will immediately follow. William's interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the care of the Johnson-Walton Funeral Home, 24 Church Road, Milford, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that memorial contributions be made in Bill’s name to the Rutgers University Foundation in support of the Helyar House Scholarship. Please send your donation to P.O. Box 193, New Brunswick, NJ 08903-0193. You may also donate at https://give.rutgers.edu/WQArrison (link must be copied and pasted in web browser).

Condolences

From: Robyn J Frankenfield
Dear Kate, My sincerest sympathies on your loss of Bill. I worked with Bill for many years at Straight Arrow. We had some of the most interesting conversations. He spoke often of you and I even got to enjoy brisket at one of your picnics!! He will be missed.

From: Richard Neher
Great friend from Ridge. Will be missed. R.I. P. Pam and Richard Neher

From: Allyn Lindsey
My heart goes out to all of you, I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful friend in high school and always nice to everyone. I knew when I left the reunion that it was the last time I would see him. I thank of his family for the help you gave him for the reunion and the love that radiated from all of you. God bless you and keep wonderful memories close to your hearts. Love, Allyn

From: Kelly Kosa
I have many found memories of Bill from Straight Arrow. Sending my condolences. Best Regards, Kelly Kosa

From: Barbara & David
Kate, Jennifer, Mary, Jill along with your extended families and, of course, the man's best friend, Kirby . . . . . . . Our sincere condolences on the loss of of one of the most human of human beings we've ever known. To attempt to define who and what Bill was to those fortunate enough to have crossed paths with him transcends mere words . . . . . . I can only share that I credit Bill for making one of my dreams come true . . . . If memory serves, it was Bill, Kate, Jennifer, Barb and myself standing in an open farm field absolutely awestruck by what Bill's (over)engineering prowess had accomplished. To me, this embodies who Bill was, and this is who he will always be.

From: Ivette D’Angelo
Dear Arrison Family, I am saddened by the loss of Mr. Arrison (that is what I have always called him since I was a child). I have so many fond memories growing up in Dallas and being around the Arrison household. It was always fun and a loving place. As I became an adult Mr. Arrison (and Mrs. Arrison) always welcomed me into his home. He welcomed my husband and my children. I will miss this wonderful human being. He has a special place in my heart and I will always think of him as a second dad. Rest in Peace Bill.

From: Jenn McIntire
Sending my love and best wishes to the whole family in this painful and difficult time. I wish you all peace and the sharing of many stories that bring you some joy as well.

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