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James Orsi Obituary
Dr. Orsi was a graduate of The Pingry School in Hillside, NJ, and Colgate University in Hamilton, NY, where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He received an M.D. degree from the New Jersey College of Medicine and Dentistry in 1967 and completed an internship in surgery and residencies in both urology and anesthesiology. He was board certified in anesthesiology in 1973. He retired from naval service in 1973 with the rank of Lieutenant Commander.
He resided in Allentown and then Bethlehem, PA, where he was a practicing anesthesiologist, first at Sacred Heart Hospital in Allentown and then for 15 years as Chief of Anesthesia at Muhlenberg Hospital Center in Bethlehem. After his time in Bethlehem, he lived in Yemassee, SC, and worked as a civilian physician at Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort, SC, and Shaw AFB. He then retired to the Beaufort area of SC and resided there for many years before moving to St. Petersburg, FL, where he passed quietly in his sleep. He loved the Lowcountry region, boating, and was an avid small game hunter and freshwater angler in his spare time.
He is survived by his brother George A., his former wife Martha (D'Alessandro) Orsi, children James P., Michael D., and David G., niece and nephew Anne and Stephen, many cousins, and three grandchildren, Luke, Jack, and Sydney.
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David Orsi
March 24, 2022
Thanks Harry! I think I still have your email, I'll email you.
David
Harry Julius Shelhamer
March 19, 2022
G-d bless Jim. He was a good friend from whom I've learned much from. We all loved Dr. Orsi. Especially my mom and dad. G-d bless you my friend.
Kristopher Sabol
March 9, 2022
Was our Next door neighbor as a kid off covered bridge lane in allentown pa for a good 15 years. Was friends with my parents. Was a good guy : fond memories.
David Orsi
January 2, 2022
Thank you all for your comments and prayers. Debbie, I remember you from when I was a little kid. Thanks.
Debbie Albright
December 30, 2021
So sorry to read this. I have so many fond memories of him when I Worked for him so many years ago. Prayers to his family.
Simone Taylor
December 28, 2021
Prayers and fond memories are what you have to remember your dearly departed. May the love of family and friends comfort you during these difficult days. Please accept my most heartfelt condolences.
jane frey
December 28, 2021
my sincere sympathy on the passing of Dr. Orsi. Remembering him with fond thoughts,while working at Muhlenberg Hospital in the SPU department. I especially liked his calm manner and good advice.GODS Peace to the family.
Mr Casimer Lencheski ,RN CNOR retired
December 28, 2021
I remember Dr Jim as a fine gentleman and anesthesiologist while i was OR Supervisor at Muhlenberg medical center...My sympathy to the Orsi family ...May he rest in peace ..
Grateful
December 28, 2021
Sir,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful US Citizen
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