Photo courtesy of George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville
Somerville, Massachusetts
Jun 29, 1961 – Jun 11, 2011
David A. Orlando--49, A resident of Medford died suddenly on June 11, 2011.
David was the beloved son of the late Angelo and Sylvia (Cummings) Orlando and the loving brother of Nancy Pawlowski and her husband Daniel of NE, John Orlando and his wife Jean of Rockland, Mark Orlando and his wife Kolleen of Medford. David was also the dear uncle of Katherine, Sara, Jessica, Ryan, and Kyle.
A Funeral Home Service will be held in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) in Somerville on Friday, June 17, 2011, at 9:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, June 16, from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Medford.
David was a well-known hair stylist for the Diego and Persona Hair Salons located on Newbury Street in Boston.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in David's name to the Doherty Fune
For you, David. Your light will burn brightly for all of us. With love.
Rhonda Rudner
June 12, 2019 | Boston, MA | Friend
David, it took me a long time to sign your guest book. I was hoping this was all a bad dream, that your boisterous laugh and joy you brought to my life couldn't be at an end. Although I said goodbye at your funeral, I will never ever say goodbye in my heart. You helped both myself and my son in ways I wish I had told you while you were with us. I hope you know how much I love you. Forever Farrah, Forever Fabulous, we can never be to blonde! I love you David. I will always tell Christian about...
Annica Dennison
November 03, 2011 | Somerville, MA
My thanks to Dave's old friends from the neighborhood and friends from his professional life. It was so comforting to hear your good times with Dave. Everyone was family.
He held everyone close to his heart. I think about him every day and miss him. All the best. Nancy Pawlowski
Nancy Pawlowski
August 16, 2011 | Bellevue, NE
Dear David, I still can't belive that you are gone. Thank you for changing my life for the better! Thank you for making me feel like million bucks. You were amazing. Love, Maryellen Costello
August 15, 2011
Dear David,
I will miss you. You are an amazing artist and an incredible person! I bet you are the brightest star in the sky shining down on all of us.
Emily Burritt
August 02, 2011 | Los Angeles, CA
My Dearest David,
I just learned about your passing today and I am unable to stop crying. You have been a friend, a support and a confidante for over ten years. You have made me laugh when I didn't think I could and you have always told me I was beautiful even when I didn't think I was. I hope you knew how much your friendship meant to me. I will miss you darling so much!!
My deepest and heartfelt sympathies go out to his family. I can only imagine your lost. He loved you all so...
Patricia Finney
July 12, 2011 | Newburyport, MA
I'm so sad to learn of David's passing today. I first met David 24 years ago and he turned my flat, lifeless hair into a work of art (he was also the first person I trusted to cut it short!). He had the magic touch with creating the perfect cut and with making my day brighter.
My heart goes out to all of his family and friends - he seemed to have so much love in his life. I love all the pictures posted here - he had such an amazing smile!
Christa Hagearty
July 07, 2011 | Cohasset, MA
Our condolences to the Orlando family. May the prayers of others help in some small way to comfort your family. And may Almighty God become your refuge and strength, a help that is readily to be found during our distresses.
Mines family
June 25, 2011 | MD
David was a talented, consummate professional, an artist, and a true and dear friend. I first met David when I moved to Boston 10 years ago and have been going to him ever since. It was clear how deeply he loved his family and treasured his friends. There was not an event, big or small, that I didn't share with him. He had tremendous capacity for love and joy. I send my heartfelt condolence to his family.
Marisa Jaffe
June 20, 2011 | Needham, MA