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Jean Orlando Obituary

Jean Orlando, 90, passed away on 5/31/11 in Carmichael. Jackson, CA native who served her country in the US Navy during WWII she was also a 3rd generation Californian and lived in the Sacramento area for 65 years. Preceded in death by husband Vince, survived by her 5 children: Nancy Crooks (Bob), Doug Orlando (Chris), Steve Orlando (Karen), Shelly Orlando-Epstein (Marc) and Donna Washburn (Tony), 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. A devoted and loving mother and grandmother, she will be deeply missed forever. Rosary and memorial to be held at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Carmichael on 6/4/11 at 2:00pm.

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Published by Sacramento Bee on Jun. 4, 2011.

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Courtney & Kyle Epstein

June 5, 2011

Grandma - we loved you so much. We miss you. Rest in peace in Heaven grandma!

nancy orlando crooks

June 5, 2011

i loved you so much. we were mother and daughter. but most important we were best friends. i will love you and dad everyday for the rest of my life. rest in peace. love your daughter nancy

Donna Washburn

June 4, 2011

Mom, I miss you so much. You were the guiding light of our family. I never imagined a time in my life without you. You are with your mom & dad now in a better peaceful place. I love you and miss you.

Shelly Orlando

June 4, 2011

I miss you Mom. I loved you so much and so did Biff and the kids. You were the best mom ever. You really were a wonderful person... rest in heaven now mom we love you.

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