Carl R. Orensky

Carl R. Orensky

Carl Orensky Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Dec. 4, 2008.
ORENSKY, Carl R., 61, beloved father, brother, son and lovable old coot, of Newport News, Va., passed away on Friday, November 28, 2008. Born in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1947 of Abraham and Edith Orensky, he was the eldest brother of two. In the 30 years he worked at Eastern State Hospital, he served in nearly every unit of the hospital. During his tenure there, he touched thousands of hearts and changed innumerable lives. He is survived by sons, Ian and wife, Courtney, and Aaron and wife, Emily; his grandchildren, Kate, Jack and Hadyn; his mother, Edith; his brother, Frederick; and his partner, Claire Trimer. There will be a private family service on Thursday, December 4, 2008. His family would like to extend great thanks to his friends and colleagues for all of their efforts. As he once said, "I am not my container." So, he will be with us, always. Arrangements are under the care of Altmeyer Funeral Home Denbigh Chapel, 12893 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, Va. 23608.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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December 23, 2008

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Mike Klein

December 23, 2008

It has been so long and I have tried to find you so many times. I hope you are at peace. I didn't really know you after high school, but I cherish those memories. Mike Klein

Anonymous

December 9, 2008

Goodbye my friend..I wish we had more time to spend.
we talked and laughed and then you had to go,
and even as you departed you helped us grow.

In the twinkling of an eye it was time to move on,
you will be deeply missed but never gone.
As time goes by your memory will still be here,
in each of us that held you dear...

Marcy Barton

December 7, 2008

"...take these broken wings and learn to fly."

October 6, 1968 - November 28, 2008

Debbie Ramos

December 3, 2008

I also had the pleasure of working with Carl at ESH for several years. He was a wonderful gentleman and he greatly cared about his clients. He will be sorely missed. I hope that Claire, Carl's brother, and Carl's sons and their families will find comfort in the memories of their times together. God Bless!

paula tenenbaum

December 3, 2008

fred.and family....so sorry to read about carl, but realized my living in williamsburg that we lived so close and didn't know of each other even though our fathers were first cousins...my dad was william eisenstein...his sister ella eisenstein married your uncle ben orensky......hope carl had a good life and may his memory always be remebered as a blessing....paula tenenbaum [email protected]

Kim Bevan

December 3, 2008

"A Loveable Old Coot" sums it up. I had many a good conversations and laughs with Carl. I know he is greatly missed. Godspeed.

Ray Green

December 2, 2008

Carl was a friend and a great co-worker, I will miss our small talk about work, and some things that he had hoped for. You will be greatly missed. GOD BLESS!

Judy Lund

December 2, 2008

To Ian and Aaron and their families,
Our deepest sympathy is extended to you and know that you are all in our prayers. Your dad was a wonderful man and he will be missed by his family along with his many friends.
Stu & Judy Lund

Dennis Crawford

December 2, 2008

Carl will be missed for his humor, level headed approach to problems, and willingness to take on the "tough" jobs. I worked with him at Eastern State Hospital and am grateful to have known him.

Debra Jones

December 2, 2008

We, the front desk of Radiology would like to express our deepest sympathy to Mr. Orensky's family. He visited us often over the last few years and we got to know him pretty well. He will be greatly missed. Williamsburg Regional Medical Center ( Radiology Dept.)

Katheryn Lovell

December 2, 2008

Carl's "shadow' humor and intelligence will be greatly missed .May he find some peace at last.

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