Arnold Wainwright Tilton Sr. of Bridgehampton died on September 5 at Southampton Hospital. He was 81.
Born on April 15, 1934, in Southampton, he was the son of Earl and Mary Emma (Mulford) Tilton. He graduated from Bridgehampton High School and Ryder College in New Jersey. He worked as a plant manager and was a member of the Elks Lodge, the National Rifle Association and the North American Hunting Club.
Mr. Tilton is survived by his wife, Maria; two children, Melinda Christensen of Southampton and Arnold W. Tilton Jr. of Sagaponack; five grandchildren; and a nephew. He was predeceased by a sister, Silvia Bennett, and a brother, Earl E. Tilton.
Visitation was at the Yardley and Pino Funeral Home in Sag Harbor on September 8. A funeral Mass took place on September 9 at St. Andrew’s Church in Sag Harbor, and burial followed at Edgewood Cemetery in Bridgehampton.
Memorial donations may be made to the Bridgehampton Fire Department, Box 1280, Bridgehampton, NY 11932.