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ORLANDO F. FERRARI
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ORLANDO FERRARI Obituary
Of Wilkins Twp., age 82, on Thursday, August 1, 2013. Beloved husband of Dolores "Babe" (Balaban) Ferrari for 54 years; son of the late Orlando and Nicoletta Ferrari; brother of Albert (Linda) Ferrari of Myrtle Beach and Alfred (Debbie) Ferrari of Butler. Preceded in death by his sisters, Marion Stabilito, Viola Dasta, Elizabeth Valentino, Eleanor Vallino, and Deanie Offner; and his brothers, Michael, John, and Anthony Ferrari; also survived by Babe's brothers, Peter and Edward Balaban and nieces and nephews. Orrie was a Korean War Air Force veteran and a retired employee of Alcosan with 34 years of service. Orrie met his loving wife, Babe, at The Palisades in McKeesport, and they continued to enjoy dancing together at various venues in the Pittsburgh area. Orrie and Babe loved to travel, especially to Niagara Falls. Friends welcome Saturday from 9 a.m. until time of the Blessing Service at 10:45 at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, TURTLE CREEK / MONROEVILLE CHAPEL, 1111 Monroeville Ave., at James St., Turtle Creek, 412-823-9350. Entombment with Military Honors will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.
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August 19, 2013
Babe, i am very sorry to hear that Orie passed away. You and he like second parents to all the Caputo's. I could write a book for all the special times we had over the last 50 years we had. He was a very special person to me and he is truly missed. I love you and me Orlando rest is peace. Frank Caputo
August 2, 2013
I love you like a dad. You showed me where to look for fireworks, and guess what, fireworks are there tonite. Thanks
August 2, 2013
What a strong and courageous man . . . his strength was inspiring. He was a very special friend. I was honored to be in his life. He will always be in my thoughts. I will miss you, Orrie. NADINE
Kenneth Douglass
August 2, 2013
Babe; Sorry to hear about Orrie.Many Years have passed since I saw You both.May his soul rest in Peace.
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