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Christopher Orlando Obituary

ORLANDO, CHRISTOPHER L., age 57, of Clinton Township, passed away July 18, 2014. He was a Past President of AAU, past Leader of the Roseville Wrestling Club and past coach of Junior Olympics. Survived by mother, Faith Agby Allen; children, Sharon (Randy), Doug (Kelly); grandchildren, Travis and Kaitlynn; sisters, Sheryl and Jewel. Visitation, Sunday 2-9 p.m. at Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes Road, Clinton Township 48038. Instate Monday 9:30 a.m. followed by 10 a.m. Funeral Mass at Assumption Grotto Catholic Church, 13770 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit 48205.

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Published by The Macomb Daily from Jul. 19 to Jul. 20, 2014.

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Dave Licari

July 29, 2014

Mentor , fellow coach and best of all great friend. Chris you will be truly missed. We will try and get it done out in Iowa this week, just like the last time you coached here.

July 24, 2014

Chris wish we would of stayed in touch like cousins should have. I missed you in life and will miss you in death. Rest in Peace my cuz. Gail

Donna Simone (Bielewski)

July 23, 2014

Christopher, in the short time that we had growing up together you were a good cousin. Proud of you when you opened up your own shop and greatful for helping our family with our vehicles in time of need. You were a very kind man. Rest in peace cousin

Phil Lawrence

July 20, 2014

Chris RIP. I remember going to Vegas with you sitting at that 500.00 a hand table, I was playing penny slots. You were and are great person. Sharon and Doug my prayers are with you both. Hey maybe they have a table open in heaven don't fold ace jack. RIP my friend.

Sondra Lopez

July 20, 2014

Chris will be missed! Great guy enjoyed traveling with Chris to the Junior Olympics for several years! Always a friendly face to run into at the State tournament. The Lopez Family,Mike, Sondra, Joey and Jeff

Heather Phleeger

July 20, 2014

Sharon and family: We are so deeply sorry for your loss. He was a great man with a huge heart. He will truly be missed. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love you
Bryan, Heather, Hydee, Deuce and Hannah

Donna Taylor

July 20, 2014

Chris, You will be so missed. You were a wonderful mentor, coach and friend to so many.

Donna

Jewel Orlando

July 19, 2014

I will miss my Brother so much. He was loved by many.

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2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Resurrection Funeral Home

40800 Hayes Road, Clinton Township, MI 48038

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9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Assumption Grotto Catholic Church

13770 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit , MI 48038

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Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Assumption Grotto Catholic Church

13770 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit , MI 48038

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40800 Hayes Road, Clinton Township, MI 48038

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