John Orlovsky Obituary
Born in Passaic, NJ, Mr. Orlovsky was a lifelong Clifton resident. He worked side by side with his brother Dennis at Orlovsky Brothers Auto Repair on Lakeview Avenue in Clifton. He was a Veteran of the US Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in combat. He was an avid weightlifter and enjoyed following sports, especially rooting for the NY Yankees.
He was predeceased by his parents, Paul and Anna (nee Risko) Orlovsky.
Survivors include: his brother, Dennis P. Orlovsky and his wife, Barbara of Clifton; his two sisters, Paula Orlovsky and her husband, Tom Brunson of Woodland Park and Ruth Glita and her husband, Peter of Clifton; his nephew, Scott Orlovsky and his wife, Laurie; his niece, Dr. Kristin Pannorfi and her husband, Thomas; his great niece, Lucia and great nephew, Leo.
Visitation will be Tuesday, October 4, 2022 from 4-8 pm at Bizub-Quinlan Funeral Home 515 Lexington Ave., Clifton. Private Cremation will follow and his Ashes will be inurned at a future time at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka KS 66675-8516 or Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati OH 45250-0301.
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Khari Cooper
May 28, 2024
I don't have a first memory of John but Lucia is my friend and he was her great uncle
Paul Ayick
May 3, 2023
I grew up with John and Dennis and they were good friends. It saddens me to hear of John's death he was a rae combination of toughness and sweetness. I will always remember the summer night on the steps of their home, our runs to Stewarts on rt 17, and towing the coupe to Island dragway on Sundays. Peace John.
Lynn Stefanits
September 30, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person and friend. You will always be remembered.
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Lynn Stefanits
September 30, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person and friend. You will always be missed and remembered.
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