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Michael N. Orlando, 88, of Sparta, NJ passed away on May 15, 2017. Michael was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island to Saverio & Maria (DeVita) Orlando, both of his parents are from Manfredonia, Italy. Michael lived in Woonsocket, RI until moving to Sparta in 1966. He was a US Army Veteran serving in Japan in WWll and later recalled for the Korean War. He owned and operated Orlando's Market and Pizzeria in Woonsocket and also served as Director of Welfare. A graduate of Providence College, Michael worked at the Tupperware Company and then moved to New Jersey and started working for Risdon Manufacturing of Connecticut, as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, retiring in 1993 after 20 years. Mike was an avid runner and cook but most of all he loved his family and gatherings around the table. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Gloria Morin Orlando and his cherished daughter Michele "Mickey" Orlando Smith. Michael is survived by his devoted children: Michael Orlando and his wife Lee of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Robbie Orlando of Stanhope, NJ; Jim Orlando and Karen Dooney of Independence, NJ; TJ Orlando and his wife Janet of Stillwater, NJ and David Orlando and his wife Jeannette of East Stroudsburg, PA; beloved grandfather of Christopher and Joel Orlando, Tiffany Ewing, Kimberly Muller, Joseph and Megan, Jennifer, and Robert Orlando, Rachael Orlando Lazard, Gina and Greg Orlando, Luke, Peter, Beth, Esther, and Stephen Orlando. Michael is also survived by his loving great grandchildren: Kaelin ,John, and Grayson Orlando, Dylan Wood, Jade Lazard, Sabrina, Gianna and Scarlett Ewing, Lily, Katie and Will Muller. Friends may call Friday, May 19, 2017 from 4-7pm at the Goble Funeral Home, 22 Main St, Sparta, NJ 07871. A funeral service will be held at 10am Saturday at the funeral home. Entombment will follow privately.
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May 18, 2017
So sorry to hear this sad news! May the happy memmories get you through each passing day. Sending Love, Hugs and Prayers.
Sincerely
Diane and Mark Lind
May 17, 2017
john lontos
to Mike's family;
Frieda and I enjoyed many pleasant visits with Mike and Gloria, and I have many pleasant memories of our friendship.Intertwined with those memories are those of the famous "Gourmet Club" In all it was a wonderful mingling of good friends and good times; your mom and dad were great people. Always remember them that way.
May 17, 2017
Jennifer Thompson
I am so sorry for your loss of your beloved father. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers during this time and always. He is embraced by the love of the lord and will become an everlasting guiding force watching over you always.
May 16, 2017
Jo Ann and John Engelking
We met Michael while living in Hunt Valley and enjoyed many great dinners that he cooked. He was a sweet and interesting man. We'll miss him.
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