Reta D'Orazio

Reta D'Orazio

Reta D'Orazio Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Oct. 8, 2010.
D'ORAZIO, Reta (nee Wixon), of Grand Island, N.Y., died October 6, 2010. She was the beloved wife of 58 years of Lou D'Orazio; devoted mother of Brian Patrick (Teresa) D'Orazio of Fredricksburg, Va. and Rebecca Orton; loving grandmother of Rachel Orton; dear sister of Faye Summerlin and the late Alta Thompson and Neva Johnson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Grand Island Fire Company, 2275 Baseline Rd., Grand Island, N.Y. 14072 or Island Presbyterian Church 1822 Huth Rd., Grand Island N.Y., 14072, where memorial services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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October 11, 2010

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Frank Detkos

October 11, 2010

Becky,
So sorry to hear about your Mom, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Becky, Rachel, Lou D'Orazio, Brian, Teresa

Becky Orton

October 11, 2010

My Dad, My Mom, Me, and Rachel

Becky Orton

October 8, 2010

Becky Orton

October 8, 2010

I memory of my Mom. She will be in our hearts forever.

Bob and Pat Bach

October 8, 2010

Louie:
We are very saddened to hear of Reta's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob and Pat Bach

October 8, 2010

Murray Heather @Karen McNeill wish to send or sincere condolences to you all . We are so saddened with the loss and know we have a life time of fun and loving memories of Gramma Reta .We send our love and prayers at this time of loss. Much love the McNeill's XOXO

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