Fred Orlando

Obituary of Fred P. Orlando

Fred P. Orlando, 85, of Point Pleasant Beach, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at Hospice House, Haverhill, MA. Mr. Orlando was born in Newark and had moved to Point Pleasant Beach in 1974. He was a Captain for the Newark Fire Department, retiring in 1984. He was a member of the International Association of Fire Fighters, NJ State Retired Police and Firemen's Association, Local 8 and the VFW of Point Pleasant Beach. He was a World War II veteran of the US Navy serving in the Pacific on Destroyer USS Cogswell DD651, the first US warship in Tokyo Bay. He received the following medals: Asiatic Pacific 10 Stars, Philippine Liberation 2 Stars, American Theatre, and Victory Medal. He was communicant of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Point Pleasant Beach. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Valentine (Monterale) Orlando and his brother Augustine.. Surviving to cherish his memory are two sons, William of Manchester, VT and Dr. Ralph P. of Newburyport, MA; one sister, Nancy Possumato of Toms River; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may visit from 2-4 and 7-9 pm., Sunday at the Pable-Evertz Funeral Home, 901 Beaver Dam Road, Point Pleasant. At 9 a.m., Monday, Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated the St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church followed by burial at Saint Catharine Cemetery, Sea Girt. In lieu of flowers, donations to Merrimack Valley Hospice, Attn: Tammy Stott, Home Health Foundation, 360 Merrimack Street, Building 9, Lawrence, MA 01843 are suggested.
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