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Douglas Lawrence Orr

1969 - 2022

Douglas Lawrence Orr obituary, 1969-2022, Huntington Station, NY

BORN

1969

DIED

2022

Douglas Orr Obituary

Orr - Douglas Lawrence, age 52, of Huntington Station, NY, passed away on November 10, 2022, joining his beloved husband and partner of 20 years, Sebastian Mcpherson. Douglas was born December 16, 1969, to Mary (nee Grant) and Robert Orr. Douglas was a graduate of Walt Whitman High School and SUNY Old Westbury. He was a man of profound compassion who saw the best in everyone, and was a caring helpmate to his mother. Amazing with numbers, he worked for many years as a mortgage specialist. He loved animals, amusement parks, and horror movies. In addition to his husband, Douglas was preceded in death by his father, Robert; and maternal grandmother, Margaret Grant. He is survived by his mother, Mary Orr; sister, Christine Orr, brother-in-law, William Nara; and niece, Hannah Nara; aunt and uncle, Rose and Henry Salerno; and cousins, Elizabeth

and Jennifer Salerno. Many additional relatives and friends

also survive. Please keep Doug and Seb in your hearts as you decorate your home this holiday, they did it up big. Doug would appreciate donations to Leader Dogs for the Blind www.leaderdog.org, where Seb

was a devoted trainer. A joint celebration of life will be

held at a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Newsday on Nov. 16, 2022.

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Sabine Haboeck (Hannover, Germany)

January 6, 2023

Since I first met Christine 1985 in Germany and her family 1986 on Long Island, they made me feel as if I was part of their family. So Christine will be forever my sister and Douglas the brother I never had. We share so many wonderful memories, ich kann mir nicht vorstellen, dass Doug nicht mehr da ist. I hope, you find peace, Doug, wherever you are. My thoughts are with Christine and Mary. Ich denke so oft an euch und wuenschte, ich koennte mehr fuer Euch tun. Hoffentlich sehen wir uns bald, ich vermisse Euch, stay strong, love you both, Sabine

Elizabeth Salerno

November 22, 2022

There are decades of memories, we´ve all four been together as cousins, this unit - for our entire lives. Too much to comprehend. And I feel we are now incomplete, and unspeakably broken. But I will remember Doug made up some of the happiest parts of my childhood and he´ll be with me always. I love you Doug. Love you Aunt Mary and Christine. Xoxo

LIZ NIELSEN

November 17, 2022

Doug has been my dear friend for more than 30 years.Always having the best times when we were together.Gonna miss our saturday game day that we still did.Now he is joining seb.

Felicia Leonard

November 16, 2022

Mary and Christine, I was very sorry to hear about Doug's passing. Our family were your next door neighbors in Huntington station and I used to babysit Doug and Chrissy. My deepest sympathy to you all and may you find comfort in the memories you shared.
Felicia Pellecchia Leonard

Marybeth Vienne Wozniak

November 16, 2022

I'm so sorry to hear of Douglas' passing. He was my partner in crime in Silas Wood and I had so many laughs with him. He was the nicest, funniest person. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace Douglas

Bradley T

November 15, 2022

I´ve only known Doug for a short time (about 2 months), but in that short time it felt like at least a year.

He was selfless and got along with everybody at work. His work ethic was great and he had a positive aura surrounding him. I was so eager to learn from Doug as he was full of knowledge and passion for what he did.

We bonded over little things, like ice cream and I´m sad that we never got to try Hildenbrandt´s together.

Doug believed in me and that truly meant a lot. You will be missed, Doug. I´m so sad that I didn´t get the opportunity to know you more.

Kellie McKinney

November 15, 2022

Doug you and Sebastian are missed and loved!!!! You two were so great. I am sad to know we will never see you again!!! We love you!!!!

Margaret Moreno

November 15, 2022

Where do I even begin. Our memories go so far back to our childhood I couldn´t possibly fit them all here. I will forever cherish them so close to my heart. I love you so, so much and will without any doubt miss your infectious laugh. Your hugs. Your smile. Your everything. I guess that´s why I find it so exceptionally difficult to process your passing. You texted me not too long ago "you´ll never stop loving me". Part of me is with you now. Through the decades of our friendship were filled with love, laughter, joking around and without a doubt fun times. My heart goes out to your beautiful family. No matter what I write it doesn´t do you justice. Forever and always in my heart which you took a piece of when you passed. I love you and will love you forever.

Margaret Moreno

November 15, 2022

Where do I even begin. Our memories go so far back to our childhood I couldn´t possibly fit them all here. I will forever cherish them so close to my heart. I love you so, so much and will without any doubt miss your infectious laugh. Your hugs. Your smile. Your everything. I guess that´s why I find it so exceptionally difficult to process your passing. You texted me not too long ago "you´ll never stop loving me". Part of me is with you now. Through the decades of our friendship were filled with love, laughter, joking around and without a doubt fun times. My heart goes out to your beautiful family. No matter what I write it doesn´t do you justice. Forever and always in my heart, which you took a piece of when you passed. I love you and will love you forever.

Margaret Moreno

November 15, 2022

Margaret Moreno

November 15, 2022

Margaret Moreno

November 15, 2022

Where do I even begin. Our memories go so far back to our childhood I couldn´t possibly fit them all here. I will forever cherish them so close to my heart. I love you so, so much and will without any doubt miss your infectious laugh. Your hugs. Your smile. Your everything. I guess that´s why I find it so exceptionally difficult to process your passing. You texted me not too long ago "you´ll never stop loving me". Part of me is with you now. Through the decades of our friendship were filled with love, laughter, joking around and without a doubt fun times. My heart goes out to your beautiful family. No matter what I write it doesn´t do you justice. Forever and always in my heart, which you took a piece of when you passed. I love you and will love you forever. Xoxoxoxo

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