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Feb
27
Visitation
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
St. John Cantius Church
4412 E. Thompson St, Philadelphia, PA 19137
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27
Service
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
St. John Cantius Church
4412 E. Thompson St, Philadelphia, PA 19137
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27
Burial
12:15 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery
4268 Richmond St, Philadelphia, PA 19137
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Slabinski Sucharski Funeral Home, Inc.Joan Orsini Obituary
Joan H. Orsini, 94, passed away on February 15, 2026. Wife of the late John A. Orsini. Daughter of the late Edward and Marie Zelinski. Beloved mother of John T. Orsini (Colleen), Suzanne Orsini and Michael Orsini (Cathy). Loving grandmother of John (Tammy), Jessica, Nicholas, Grace, Saulnier, Ashley (Chris), Crystal (Paul Jr.), Michael (Mackensie) and the late Carl and Gregg. Also sadly missed by her great grandchildren Logan, Paul III, Drew, Eden, Luke and Cade. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Friday, February 27, 2026 beginning at 9 AM at St. John Cantius Church, 4420 E. Thompson St., Philadelphia, PA 19137, Funeral Mass to follow at 11 AM. Burial to follow at Holy Redeemer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joan's memory to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 3551 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19140 would be appreciated by her family.
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Upcoming Events
Feb
27
Visitation
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
St. John Cantius Church
4412 E. Thompson St, Philadelphia, PA 19137
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsFeb
27
Service
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
St. John Cantius Church
4412 E. Thompson St, Philadelphia, PA 19137
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsFeb
27
Burial
12:15 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery
4268 Richmond St, Philadelphia, PA 19137
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Slabinski Sucharski Funeral Home, Inc.