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James R. Orlando

James Orlando Obituary

James R. Orlando

LANSING, IL - James R. Orlando age 87 of Lansing, IL, former Chicagoan from the East Side, passed away on March 22, 2020 after being hospitalized with pneumonia. Beloved husband of the late Laura (nee DiFrancesco) Loving father of Jimmy (Barbara), John (Diana), and Cassie Harris (Bud). Dear grandfather of Trina Orlando, and Sheri Wiser (nee Orlando). Great grandfather of seven and Great great grandfather of one.

Jim was a former Local 150 Operating Engineer, City of Chicago Crane Inspector, and original proprietor of Small World Inn on the East Side. Jim was always quick with a joke and fun to be around. He also was one of the pioneers in popularizing Bocci Ball in the Southland.

Private Funeral Services.

Visitation would have been one heck of a party but due to the COVID-19 Virus, State Mandated restrictions has kept us from celebrating our dad's life for the moment, but as soon as this passes, we will honor dad's memory properly in the future! The Orlando Family.

In lieu of flowers, pick out a good joke and tell it to someone.

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Published by The Times on Mar. 26, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for James Orlando

18 Entries

Al Orlando

March 20, 2021

You always had a great smile and enjoyed family friends and life. Love you miss you. Give Aunt Laura a kiss and hug fro all of us.

Trudy Wtkus

April 9, 2020

This indeed is sad news. I loved Jim and Laura. I consider it an honor to have such fond memories of time spent with them. Jim was a fine man. A conversation always included updates on the family and clearly he was proud of and loved them. May your memories bring some comfort.
With sincere sympathy,

Jane

April 2, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Marina Orlando

March 30, 2020

I will always have great memories of Uncle Jim and Aunt Laura. They were a frequent part of our lives growing up. They always attended our birthday parties, Christmas time, Graduations and many other occasions. They even took me with them on a family trip to South Dakota, Wyoming, Yellowstone and more. It was this trip that gave me an experience of a lifetime at such a young age and to learn that there was more outside of Chicago. As an adult, I continued to search for this kind of beauty.

We were very fortunate to have the both of them in our lives. Thank you Uncle Jim with all my heart!
Love, Marina

Martin Considine

March 29, 2020

Fond memories working with Jim in the construction industry. Great guy with a great sense of humor. My deepest sympathies.

John Blazekovich

March 27, 2020

Sounds like a life to be celebrated- best wishes to his family

Al Orlando

March 27, 2020

Gonna miss your laugh and smile. If anyone need anything you were one to help. Happy to see you enjoyed retirement. Give Aunt Laura a hug from me when you guys get back together. Love Your Godson Al Orlando

Carol

March 27, 2020

Sorry we can't be with you and your family. My family had great times with Jimmy and Laura playing Bocce ball, always had fun. Wonderful times, great memories, Our condolences, The Fryza Family.

Randy Gumkowski

March 27, 2020

To the family and friends of Jimmy, so sorry for your loss. So many good times at Small World. Rest Easy Jimmy

Debbie Pulido-Sullivan

March 26, 2020

Loved this man. Had so much fun working and playing at Small World. He'll bbe greatly missed! He was a special person.

March 26, 2020

WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS YOUR DAD WAS A VERY NICE MAN WITH A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR YOUR FRIENDS MIKE & LINDA MOSER

Neal Ciciora

March 26, 2020

Only 1 thing I can say about Jimmy. "Great Guy"

Keith Kalafut

March 26, 2020

Jim was a good hearted funny man that loved the people in his life and would do anything he could to help them. He was a great mentor and a hard worker. He was a great man that will be missed by all that knew him. Rest In Peace and God bless.

March 26, 2020

I remember Jim as being one of the best Operator in local 150. I was one of his oilers back in the early 1960;s when we worked at the U.S,Steel Works on Chicago's S.E,side, and at that time he was also our union steward and he was always willing to listen anyone with a grievance. I have thought of him over the years often and tried to emulate him in my dealings with every one I come in contact with.God bless this man.R.I.P.

Carol Bender

March 26, 2020

Jim was always quick to say hello and welcoming to Small World. My husband Tom and I spent many summer evenings playing bocce in his well kept courts. Sincere sympathies to his family. RIP Jim.

Steve Radakovich

March 26, 2020

Great person and friend of our family. Lots of awesome memories from when I was younger growing up as a kid. Rest In Peace uncle Jimmy.

March 26, 2020

Thinking of the family and wishing them comfort

Denise Jean

March 25, 2020

I will always remember Jimmy with a smile .kind fun guy .. rest in peace Jim .. say hello to Virgil for me ... My sincere condolences to his family .. God has taken a great man .. Local 150 won't be the same . Great Union man .. kindest regards..wife of the late Virgil Jean..

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