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Controller at American Metals, Army captain, enthusiastic traveler and volunteer
William J. Orlando, 86, a Staten Island native, died peacefully at his home in Dongan Hills on June 29, 2016.
William was the son of the late William and Antoinette Orlando, beloved husband of the late Jessie A. Orlando (nee LaCurta), and older brother of the late August W. Orlando.
Mr. Orlando received his bachelor's degree in business from Manhattan College and received a master's degree in business from New York University. He was controller for American Metals for over 40 years. He served as a captain in the Army during the Korean War. He enjoyed his time volunteering on the board at The New York Center for Interpersonal Development for conflict management, youth and community development. Mr. Orlando was also a board member and one-time president at Tiro A Segno, the oldest Italian heritage organization in the United States on MacDougal Street in Manhattan. He was a member of the New York Athletic Club and a devoted parishioner at St. Ann's Church. His greatest joy was traveling with his wife, Jessie.
William is survived by his nephews, William, and August Jr. and his wife, Arlene; his grand-nephews, August III and Aiden, and many close cousins.
Visitation is on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Hanley Funeral Home. Mass will be on Thursday at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church at 9:30 a.m.
Hanley Funeral Home
60 New Dorp Lane
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 351-180
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Peter Shultz
May 11, 2024
I met Bill in 1980 and in the brief time that we interacted at AMAX he went out of his way to help me in any way that he could. He left an impression on me that has lasted over 50 years. Rest in peace my friend.
July 6, 2016
Rest in Peace to a wonderful man. It was a pleasure knowing and spending time with you. You will be incredibly missed.
July 4, 2016
my wife & i were friends of billy o. for over 50 years. we took a number of vacation trips after our retirement to naples florida by car & enjoyed the ride mainly because of his humor & care .
as everyone knows he missed his loving wife Jessie & now we will also miss him
tony & marie di maria
Matt Dowd
July 4, 2016
We will miss him. I was Jasper from SI who worked with Bill for many years at American Metal Climax. Bill had a quick wit that was enjoyed by his colleagues. Always fun to be in his company. RIP.
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
July 3, 2016
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any mans death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
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