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William Orlacchio Obituary
AGE: 80 • Middletown
Dr. William A. Orlacchio, 80, of Middletown, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and friends on Friday, March 11, 2011, at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, New Jersey. Dr. Orlacchio was born in Jersey City. He was predeceased by his parents, Adam and Edith Orlacchio; his sisters, Marie Cunningham and Katheryn DeSevo; his brother, Anthony Orlacchio; his mother-in-law, Mary Gesualdi and his brother-in-law, Paul Gesualdi. He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife, Anita Gesualdi Orlacchio and their loving daughters, Nicole and Alexis. He is also survived by his children from his marriage to Marie Orlacchio. They are Gary Orlacchio, Gregory Orlacchio and his wife, Brenda, Donna Mitchell and her husband, Scott, and William Orlacchio and his wife, Paula. He is also survived by two sisters, Gloria Brucker and Juliette Page, and his two sisters-in-law, Rita Orlacchio and Diane Gesualdi, along with his 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Dr. Orlacchio graduated from Dickenson High School, Jersey City, where he was recently honored as Man of the Year. His years at Dickenson were some of the happiest of his life. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from St. Peters College, Jersey City, and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Temple University, Philadelphia. He was a Lieutenant Senior Grade in the United States Navy. Dr. Orlacchio practiced as a general dentist for over 50 years and was truly devoted to his practice and his patients. His continuing quest for knowledge throughout the years lead him to explore all phases of dentistry. He loved his chosen profession and pioneered new treatment modalities for cleft palate patients. He served as prosthodontist for the Regional Cleft Palate Center at Monmouth Medical Center from 1969-1989. He presented his research and therapies for the treatment of cleft palate at the New England Hospital for Children, Boston, Massachusetts. He also presented to the American Speech and Hearing Assn. Dr. Orlacchio served on the Aloha Medical Missions to the Philippines since 1996. He also served on medical missions to Honduras since 2002. He brought three children to the United States where he performed cleft palate and tempero-mandibular joint surgeries on them. He was Chairman, New Jersey Dental Assn. Council on Insurance. He has been a member of the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry and an examiner for the Northeast Regional Boards. Dr. Orlacchio was on staff at Bayshore Medical Center, Riverview Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center. He was awarded the Lifetime Membership Award by Monmouth-Ocean County Dental Society for 30 plus years as an active member. He was a lifelong member of the American Dental Society and the New Jersey Dental Society. His life outside of his practice revolved around his beloved family and his many friends. He was a gourmet chef who was known for his fabulous summer time backyard parties and his spectacular Christmas Eve party. He would take off from work and, with the help of his family, spend an entire week cooking for these extravaganzas. Family, friends and patients were all invited to enjoy the food and the festivities. He was recently honored with an 80th birthday party at the Channel Club. Dr. Orlacchio will be deeply missed but he will be lovingly remembered for his caring and generous ways. He will continue to serve as a source of inspiration to all of us who were fortunate enough to have him in our lives and he will be remembered in our prayers.
Family and friends are invited to visit on Wednesday, March 16 from 1 to 4 and 7 to 10 PM and Thursday, March 17 from 9:00 to 9:45 AM at the Shore Point Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3269 Route 35 North, Hazlet. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Mary's Chapel on Leonardville Road in Middletown on Thursday, March 17 at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. Donations may be made in his memory to the Northeast Medical Mission or to the charity of your choice. If you would like to support the medical mission, please make out checks to the Northeast Medical Mission and forward them in care of Dr. Eric Wurmser, 225 Rt. 35 North, Red Bank, NJ 07701. For information, directions, or to send condolences to the family, visit www.shorepointfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Orlacchio
Bill Gilinsky
March 8, 2025
Bill, we miss you here in the Big Apple. People used to ask me why I came all the way in from Manhattan to see my Dentist in New Jersey. It could have been enough to say that Bill Orlacchio was a great dentist, but it seems more fitting to say he loved Opera, Pastrami, More Pastrami and Garlic Dill Pickles. Trying to explain to my friends that my dentist would take a bite of a Carnegie Deli Pastrami on Rye, sip on a Dr. Browns Original Creme and then continue working on the inside of my mouth, while chewing, drinking soda and humming (out of tune), the Opera Aria he so loved to accompany so much. We always laughed about what kind of cologne I was going to wear next time I visited the office, knowing all too well, Judy Sabo was allergic to the smell of cologne, and perfume. We sometimes laughed so hard, that the people sitting in the waiting room thought someone was crying in pain. OK, so now you know. He really loved food, Jewish food, and Jackie Mason and his hysterical jokes, like, Mister Mister, take my wife. Bill Orlacchio was just a really great man who loved his patients and his job as much as he truly loved his family. He is missed. A friend & Patient, Bill Gilinsky
Bill Gilinsky
March 8, 2024
I will always remember Dr. Orlacchio as long as there are Overstuffed, delicious Pastrami Sandwiches in New York City. Our friendship started with Classical Music being played while Bill drilled, filed and remade the new crowns that eventually allowed me to chew the Sandwiches that he insisted I bring with me everytime I travelled from NYC to see him. I didn't really get his sense of humor until he had Judy call me from the office and tell me it's been over 3 months since he's seen me for my yearly exam, and he thinks that my yearly appointments should be moved up to every 3 months. Well, who can argue with that logic. Of course with the cost of travel on the NJ Transit, came the cost of a Carnegie Deli over stuffed Pastrami on rye, a half sour garlic pickle and 2 Dr. Browns Original Creme Sodas. Let's just say this, I feel sorry for the patients sitting in the waiting room listening to the sounds of satisfaction coming from the examination room including the dramatic oo's and ah's of satisfaction from Dr. O. Judy Sabo and me eating the most delicious meal on this planet. The office smelled great. The visit was a success. I looked forward to having my yearly examination again in 3 months. BOY DO I MISS MY FRIEND BILL.
William D Gilinsky
March 8, 2023
Bill, Those of us who love classical and broadway music miss you and your love for the melodies that played on your sound system in your office. Occasionally, the pitch of the drill matched the pitch of the song being sung and I would always laugh. I happened to agree with you on so many subjects and I miss those wonderful conversations we had about politics, food and how the world has changed. You are sorely missed my friend. God Bless Dr. O
Bill Gilinsky
March 8, 2022
Bill, I know you can hear me, so I'll be truly honest. Since your passing, the world has become unrecognizable on so many levels. I miss your humor, your choice of music, and, your political views, which often times ended in laughing out loud, knowing we couldn't do a darn thing about it, but mostly, I miss your love for Carnegie Deli Pastrami Sandwiches, which were a prerequisite for each of my appointments. You would set up a space in your back room for us to "nosh" on the 1 pound greasy delicious Carnegie Deli sandwich, the Garlic Dill and of course the original Dr. Browns Cream. Besides being the best dentist I've ever had, I miss your humor and your friendship. You loved your family, your family of friends and your job. It was heaven on earth and your passion was present in everything you did for everyone around the world. God bless you Bill. We miss you!
Bill Gilinsky
March 8, 2021
To me, Bill Orlacchio was not only a wonderful dentist, but he was a great man and a terrific friend. Someone who loved great music but unfortunately couldn't hum in tune. OMG, he always asked me why I was laughing while sitting in the chair? He was then, and still is today one of the most generous people I've ever met in my life. His volunteer efforts, worldwide, were not to be believed. He was a dentist's dentist yet he never said a derogatory word about any other doctors he knew. He and all his office staff made it worthwhile and fun for me to rent a car, or take NJ Transit to Hazlet where Judy Sabo would pick me up in her smoke filled Dodge. Of course I had to bring her a Carnegie Deli Corned Beef along with Bill's extra meat Pastrami otherwise I wouldn't be allowed an occasional Cornucopia Lunch, compliments of Dr. O. His personality, his intense likes and and even more intense dislikes and his choices of food. Bill Orlacchio, you are sorely missed and on Mar. 11th I'll lite a Yahrzeit Candle in your memory while eating the biggest greasiest most tender Pastrami Sandwich NYC has to offer.
Bill Gilinsky
March 8, 2020
Bill, I truly think the world, ESPECIALLY NOW, needs a free thinking, intelligent man like yourself around to remind us of how great this nation is. I miss your sense of humor, your giving and generous nature and of course the love you had for human kind. G-d bless you Bill. You are sorely missed by me and those who knew you so well. Love to Anita and the kids. Bill Gilinsky
Judy Lenahan
March 8, 2019
Hi Anita and family, boy do I miss him. I still can fresh tuna with the recipe he gave me. I could use him right now. Bill never turnedme away even though I was a bad patient.
Best wishes.
Bill Gilinsky
March 8, 2019
Anita, it's been 5 years since I posted my thoughts about the importance of Bill's friendship and professionalism to not only myself but the people that knew him as a dentist and a friend. On many occasions, since 2011, I've thought about him and smiled, in fact, laughed out loud. I would like to share a side of Bill that many of those people posting comments might identify with and comment on as well. This is what I remember about Bill. Tell me if I'm even close. Bill was a tremendous dentist, friend, advocate and couldn't sing or hum in tune even if you gave him a thousand dollars. He always had classical music playing on his sound system. The greatest opera singers (BTW, that's my profession, a professional singer and stage manger for Opera and Musicals) and Broadway legends emanating from the acoustically perfect sound system he had installed in his offices. And then there was Bill, standing over me, poking my gums, and pulling and cleaning my teeth, and humming along with the beautiful voices coming out of the speakers at the top of his lungs! He kept asking why I'm not sitting still and what's the problem. I told him I was coughing because of the pastrami sandwich I ate prior to coming in for my exam. Oh yes, I almost forgot. I live in Manhattan and would ALWAYS bring him and Judy Sabo a corned beef or pastrami sandwich from Carnegie Deli. Bill liked Pastrami. And often would be taking a bite of the sandwich between pokes. The smell of the Pastrami on his breath along with the sound of his off tune humming and lets not forget Judy Sabo running in and out of the office complaining that a patient was wearing perfume and she was allergic to perfume? Well, I think you get the picture. Had he not been the greatest Dentist I ever knew and the biggest Opera fan the would ever knew and a person, who like me, loved to eat Jewish Deli Food, I would not be the person I am today. A better person having known this uncomplicated, simple, lovely intelligent caring and professional person we used to call Dr. O. I miss you Bill. Yes, even your humming.
Fennick
April 8, 2011
The Fennick Family sends their heartfelt sympathy and love for the Orlacchio Family. Dr. O first was there in an emergency and quickly became a trusted dentist and much appreciated friend. We love you.
Robert, Donna, Amanda and Holly
Lynne-Marie Reveliotis
March 28, 2011
Gary and family - So very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.
March 21, 2011
Dear Anita and Family,
Bill was my dentist and friend for almost half of a century. I send my profound sympathy
Marion Marotta
Melanie Wang, Esq.
March 18, 2011
What a shock to learn of Bill's passing last night! We were neighbors at Park Village for 22 years. Bill was a staple there and served as our Board Association President for 11 years. His tenacity and concern for PV's owners will be unsurpassed. I will never forget how Bill, without hesitation, opened his office very late the evening of Dec. 27, 1996 to resolve my tooth problem. It was the night before my Dad's funeral who had just passed Dec.24, 1996.
Bill will be sorely missed by many.
May our Lord Jesus Christ grant you strength and peace during this time.
Phyllis Kopp
March 17, 2011
Dear Anita and Family;
So sorry to learn of Bill's death. Our family had great respect and admiration for Bill, as did my brother Sid who certainly considered Bill as a best friend. Sid loved the parties you and Bill hosted, especially the food, as Sid was a great "foodie" Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Warmly, Phyllis Sawyer Kopp (Sid's sister)
March 17, 2011
Dear Anita,
Please accept our condolences on your husband's death. He has been our dentist and our friend for the last fifty years. We are devastated by his loss.
Love,
The Mieles-Annie, Tony, Michele, and Susan
March 17, 2011
Dear Anita,
How terribly sad to learn of Bill's passing. If there ever was a man of life it was Bill. I will always remember him as a wonderful business neighbor and friend with whom I shared many great moments on the Park Village
Board. He was a man of great wisdom, courage and spirit who will always be remembered for his leadership and for doing the "right thing."
Norm Sanders
March 16, 2011
Dear Anita, We were deeply saddened to hear of Bill's passing and extend our heartfelt sympathy to you and the girls. He was much loved by all who was fortunate enough to know him both personally and professionally. We will always remember all our good times together. Much love, Barbara & Marty Swersky & Family
Missy Mans
March 16, 2011
Dear Donna, Gary, Gregory and William -
I'm thinking of you at this sad time. I always enjoyed my time as a part of your family and Doc made a lifelong impression on me. I wish I could be there with you to celebrate his life, but think of you all from afar with love and sympathy -
Missy
George Tormay
March 16, 2011
To Anita & Family, Writing for the Tormay family this is George Jr. I was so saddened to hear of the Doctor's passing. We knew he was ill but never expected this to happen. He has always been my dentist, my mentor and a friend. Please accept our deepest condolences and know that you and yours are in our thoughts and prayers. George Jr
Lorinda Morlock
March 16, 2011
Anita & Family- My deepest sympathy to you. Dr. O will be missed by many. I was on staff at Elite Dental Studio and had the privilege of working with him. May he rest in peace.
March 15, 2011
Gary, Gregory, Donna & William,
I was saddened to hear of your Dad's passing.
I have such fond memories of your Dad when we all lived on Locust Ave. in the early St. Jerome's, as a neighbor, family friend, and dentist. May he rest in peace. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy, Ned Geiger
March 15, 2011
DEAR ANITA AND FAMILY;
WE ARE SHARING THE LOSS OF ONE OF OUR DEAREST FRIENDS. WE GO BACK A LONG TIME , WE WILL MISS HIM AND REMEMBER HIM WITH LOVE AND RESPECT FOR THE GREAT PERSON HE WAS. GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR LOVE ONES,ANNE AND ERNIE DEMARCO
Nancy Law
March 15, 2011
Dear Anita & Family,
We are saddened to hear of Bill's passing...we thought of him often, despite our being away from the area for over a decade. He was a dedicated professional and good friend---always ready to help those in need. His love for family will remain a lasting legacy. Take strength in the many memories he has left to us all.
Nancy & John
March 15, 2011
Anita & Family,
Our deepest sympathy. Dr. Orlacchio was a wonderful man. He will surely be missed.
Mary Jane & Gordon Marshall
March 14, 2011
IT IS SAD NEWS TO HEAR ABOUT AN OLD FRIEND , WE HAD SOME
GOOD TIMES IN THE WEST LONG BRANCH LITTLE LG. BASEBALL
MANY YEARS AGO. THE ONLY ONE OF YOU WHO WILL REMEMBER
ME WILL BE GARY. GARY I AM VERY SORRY TO HEAR THIS.
AN OLD FRIEND
NICK FORNAROTTO
Bill Gilinsky
March 14, 2011
Anita: It goes without saying, Dr.Orlacchio was the best. The best at what he did, in what he believed in and how he made the world a better place. A wonderful father, husband and a great friend. I shall miss him very much.
Donna DeMarco
March 14, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the Orlacchio family. Dr. Bill was a kind and passionate person. I am honored to have known him.
March 14, 2011
The best and most beautiful things in our world cannot be seen, cannot be heard or touched but are felt in our hearts. May your memories always bring a smile and give you peace. Judy Lenahan
March 14, 2011
Anita,
I just heard of the death of your husband through Claudette and Diane.
Please know of my thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Sondra
Sharon Harbison
March 14, 2011
My deepest sympathy. It was an honor and a privilege to know Dr O, and to be his patient. He was the most talented and caring doctor I ever encountered.
March 14, 2011
About 25 years ago I worked at Bayshore Hospital. Whenever I saw him in a hall he always gave a quick hello. That simple action was atypical of other Doctors I at the time. Seems he was a well regarded gentleman. God bless his family during this difficult time.
PS I was a dishwasher in the hospital Kitchen at the time.
Dennis & Jeannie Halloran
March 14, 2011
Anita - our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy in the loss of Dr. O. A true friend to me, Joan and my dear Mother always. Heaven is a better place today. Dennis & Jeannie Halloran - Clermont, Fl.
Angela Buble
March 14, 2011
I will miss not only a great dentist, but also a good friend. I can only take comfort in knowing I now have him in heaven watching over me.
My sympathy to you Anita and the girls.
Angie
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