FRANCIS XAVIER "FRANK" ORLANDELLA

1949 - 2025

ORLANDELLA, Francis Xavier "Frank" Orlandella North End Native Capital Hill Lobbyist Francis Xavier "Frank" Orlandella, 75, of Silver Spring, MD, passed away on January 14, 2025. Born on December 5, 1949, in Boston, MA, he was born to the late Angelo Ralph Orlandella and Genevieve Rose Orlandella. Frank is survived by his devoted wife, Fiona Orlandella; son, Michael Anthony Orlandella, daughter-in-law, Christine Orlandella; stepson, Brandon David Cobb; brother, Ralph Orlandella, sister-in-law, Yukiko Orlandella; grandchildren, Keira and Rocky; nieces, Miyuki Funahashi, Yukari Tortorich and Akane Ogren Orlandella; nephews, Satoru Asato and Hiroto Orlandella. Before his successful career as the Principal Lobbyist for Agilent Technologies, where he advocated for policy changes on Capitol Hill and worked closely with U.S. Congressional representatives, Frank proudly served in the United States Air Force until his completion of tour and honorable discharge on September 19, 1977. Frank was a Boston native and his education included Burlington High School, as well as graduating from Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts. A devout member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Silver Spring, MD. Frank will be remembered for his vibrant personality, his ability to bring joy, the love for his community and a life filled with adventure, laughter and a loving spirit. A Service to Celebrate Frank's Life, with Military Honors, will be held at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, in Silver Spring, MD, on January 23, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am. In lieu of flowers, we request contributions be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Center, Lustgarten Foundation Pancreatic Cancer Research, in Memory of Frank Orlandella, at https://lustgarten.org](https://lustgarten.org/ or to Montgomery Hospice Care, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, where Frank spent his final days. Donations are tax deductible.

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