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for David Orlando
Rhonda Rudner
June 12, 2019
For you, David. Your light will burn brightly for all of us. With love.
Annica Dennison
November 3, 2011
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 his "uncle" David who brought us on dinner dates, swanboat rides, shopping of course! Your family is beautiful, I loved meeting all of the people you would tell us about at Diegos. I can tell how much they love you and it is obvious you will be missed. Until we meet again my love!
Nancy Pawlowski
August 16, 2011
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
August 15, 2011
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
Emily Burritt
August 2, 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.
Patricia Finney
July 12, 2011
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 very much, especially his nieces and nephews about whom he glowed...
Luv ya Farrah
Christa Hagearty
July 7, 2011
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!
Mines family
June 25, 2011
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.
Marisa Jaffe
June 20, 2011
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.
Maureen McNulty
June 18, 2011
I found out today about David's passing. Just three weeks ago, we talked like magpies about our "milestone" birthdays. As always, David and I laughed til we cried. David was a wizard, a pro at his craft, a therapist, a sprite. He loved his family and friends with amazing energy. It was a blessing to know him.
Stacey Sweeney
June 18, 2011
My deepest sympathies go to David's loved ones. This is a terrible and seemingly senseless shock. I had the privilege of working with David and being his friend for many years way back in the day at Alessandro's in Braintree. He first taught me to embrace what it is that makes us each unique. His infectious laugh will be cherished in my memories forever.
Susan Bieszczat
June 17, 2011
I'll always remember your smile, your laugh, and how good a friend your were. Matthew, John and I send our deepest sympathy to all of the Orlando family. You'll never be forgotten.
Nancy LaPann
June 17, 2011
I first met David approximately 6 years ago at Diego Salon in Boston. Not only was I impressed by David's hair styling talents, but also his upbeat attitude and fun loving spirit! I was so pleased with David and the Diego team, that it didn't take long before my daughters and other family members and friends started frequenting Diego as well. David had a special gift with people, a great laugh and smile, and many other talents - all of which we will sadly miss. My sincere condolences to the Orlando family, as well as his Diego family.
June 17, 2011
David, my entire family is in such shock to hear about your loss. You're smile and personality was so contageous. You will be greatly missed and my prayers go out to you and your family.
Jaqueline
Ann Kennedy
June 17, 2011
My daughter introduced me to David about 6 years ago. I loved what he did with my hair, of course, but I cherished the time spent with him. He had a marvelous ability to make one feel like the most important person in his life in that moment. His focus was on others, his interests were wide and his goodness was contagious. He was an extraordinary person. His loss leaves a hole in so many hearts.
Elizabeth McCarthy
June 16, 2011
Nancy, John & Mark ~
So sad to hear of David's passing. It has been quite a few years, but I have so many childhood memories of him and your family. I pray all your happy memories of David will help you through this difficult time. Take care.
~ Elizabeth McCarthy (Bitsa Hardy)
Hasmig Pianpiano
June 16, 2011
to Orlando Family,
David will be greatly missed - we were hoping to celebrate his birthday in 2 weeks - we will always miss you and your great personality that always lit up a room... love John & Hasmig Pianpiano, Jason & Anthony
Melissa Goode
June 16, 2011
I was deeply saddened to hear of David's passing. I, and many of the oncology nurses at MGH, will miss him greatly. We are all in shock. He was an amazing hairdresser, but more importantly he was an incredibly genuine and sincere person. The world was a better place because of him. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Kim Stenquist
June 15, 2011
David,
So sad about your passing. You surely are an ANGEL now. My family is better for having you a part of it. Visits to Adams St. will never be the same and my hair will never have the "ENERGY" it had, as when you did it.
Love You,
Kim
Richard Murray
June 15, 2011
David, you are the son Bob and Jan never had. The brother the five K's never had. When you walked in to a room it was instantly charged. If more people in this world were like you What a wonderful world this would be. David rest in peace.
Uncle Richard
Kerry Autilio
June 15, 2011
Mark, Kolleen and Kyle I'm sending you my love and prayers. David touched so many lives and your family's I'm sure was one of the most important to him. I hope the treasured memories you have of him offer some comfort.
~Cousin Kerry xoxo
Charlotte Sewell-Yarbrough
June 15, 2011
Nancy, John and Mark,
I was so sad to hear about David's passing. He will be missed.
michael & patti grieco
June 15, 2011
we only knew you , david a few months, but those few months felt like years.you touched our lives so deeply, you were the most special person we have ever known. you are deeply missed and we will never forget you .you and your family are in our prayers, rest in peace david xoxoxoxo
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What a smile!!
Lauren Przybyl
June 15, 2011
There are very few men in this world who can truly make women of all shapes and sizes feel strong and beautiful! We have lost an angel!!! David, your smile and laughter made all our lives so much brighter! We miss you so much already!
June 15, 2011
To David's family,
I was shocked to hear of David's passing. I only met David for the first time 6 months ago but had heard so much about him from my Mom for many many years. I will always be so grateful to the kindness and friendship he gave to my Mom. My heartfelt condolences to all of you at this very sad and difficult time in your lives.
Marcy Baraban (Marjie's daughter)
Melissa Mack
June 15, 2011
Dear David,
I feel so Blessed to have met you, even though it was just a short time ago. Your smile is infectious, and your kindness and happiness are contagious! You will be greatly missed. Don't worry! I'm growing my hair a few inches longer! :) Love you!
Diane Acerra
June 15, 2011
I haven't stopped crying since I heard the news. 30 years of David, I was very lucky. During every miserable winter I spent in Boston, I always thought of moving away, but then I always thought OH NO I can't leave David! I can't believe your not here. My heart is shattered; your energy, your smile, your laugh is irreplaceable.
Edel Quinn
June 15, 2011
We will miss David so much! He would always listen to my stories of my teenage daughter Tiara. He will always be in our hearts and prayers.
Robin Bourgeois
June 15, 2011
My heart is filled with such sadness. David was always a bright ray of sunshine and laughter. He was such a talented artist and a very special person. I will miss him dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and I wish you peace.
Fran Helms
June 15, 2011
David – I still feel like I am in a bad nightmare when I think of you gone, it does not seem real, I feel like I will still be seeing you in two weeks, it has been clock work for the last 17 years that I see you every 3 to 4 weeks (except when you went out west for a bit (those were my worst hair days while you were gone but you came right back). You ALWAYS had that wonderful smile and no matter how bad my day was going, I felt like a fairy princess once I slipped into your chair. I am grateful for the friendship we developed and will always be touched by your loving generosity in giving of your time. I have wonderful memories outside of your chair, like the time you came to the Ritz to do my hair as well as Suzanne’s and Kim, then stayed in my room and enjoyed the wine and appetizers while we went down to the wedding. LOL…. Our Holiday party that we had at the Liberty, where everyone fell in love with you on the dance floor all evening. You truly knew how to LIGHT up a room, and heaven is lucky to have you, give my love to Helen and Cindy who are up there as well. Yes indeed god takes all of the good ones way to SOON!!!! Love and Miss you,
Rhonda Rudner
June 15, 2011
We so love you, David. Boston shines less without you.
Kolleen Orlando
June 15, 2011
Kolleen Orlando
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Kolleen Orlando
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jessica schimmelmann
June 14, 2011
Thoughts & prayers for you David
Nancy Stanley
June 14, 2011
David, Even though I just met you,I saw the joy you brought my family. Nothing made me happier than to spend the short time I got to spend with you. I will cherish that short time in my heart always. I will always send a cheer to as I lift my glass in memory of your wonderful spirit. You will never be FORGOTTEN.
June 14, 2011
David you help me in so many ways, this was a terrible shock for all of us, u going to be miss. you always going to be in my heart. we love you so much....
Rich DiLorenzo
June 14, 2011
Mark, please accept my condolences and know that you and your family are in my thoughts.
sarah levenson
June 14, 2011
Dearest David, it is such a shock that you are not here with us any longer. When I see your picture with your incessant smile and eyes full of sunshine it just doesn't seem real. I am praying you are at peace, and that your family can find some peace.
You had such a beautiful, colossal shining personality. You made people beautiful and made them FEEL beautiful. That spirit of yours will brighten the stars in our sky. Rest in peace David. You will be missed. God bless you and your family.
Brianna Mitchell
June 14, 2011
David,
There are no words on this earth that could ever express what you meant to me. Laughing, living, and loving with you, made my tiny world seem as vast as the skies. I miss you so much. Gone, but not forgotten, you'll always be in my heart.
Tish McMullin
June 14, 2011
David, you have been a part of my family for so long. We miss you so much and wish your wonderful family every comfort during this difficult time. Sending much love to the stars where you rest. It was a joy to know and love someone who spent every day giving love and great joy to so many people. You are in my heart always!
Judy Murray
June 14, 2011
This was a terrible shock to all who knew David. I just met David about 3 months ago and right away knew he was a special person. I wish I had a chance to really know him. My thoughts and prayers are with Mark and "Kolleen, as well as with Janice, Kim, Kathy, Karen, Karol"Bert" and their families.
Avatar Harris
June 14, 2011
David started cutting my hair when i was 20 years old and working my way through college by working as a receptionist at Sal's. It was a huge, busy salon full of established hair dresser's, most of which had no time or patience for a young girl trying to find her way in the hectic environment...but David was the one brightr light there. HE always had a smile, he was always warm and loving. His laugh was infectious and he started my love affair with fabulous hair. Even after i moved away from Boston I always saw David when i came home...and there were even times when my husband would later fly me home specifically to see David after being appaulled by the sub par job some other hairdresser had done....imagine that...a husband actually insisting his wife fly across the country to see a specific hairdresser!!! That's how good David was. I was shocked and saddened, as we all were, to hear of David's passing. My immediate thoughts were of his family and of his young nephew, who was the light of his life. I know they will miss his presence forever. We all love and miss you Farrah.
Karol Gollock
June 14, 2011
David,
My heart is broken,I have never met anyone so full of life.You had a heart of gold and hands of magic. You will be missed by all of us. We love you!
Bert and "Danny";)
Cathy Covitz
June 14, 2011
Words can not express the sadness at the loss of David. He was an amazing person and I will miss him so much.
kolleen orlando
June 14, 2011
David, You are the love of my life! I don't know what I will do without you. My heart is broken. You have taken a piece of me, that can never be replaced with you. I will love you forever Farrah!
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