Joseph A. Orsini

Joseph A. Orsini obituary, Erie, PA

Joseph A. Orsini

Joseph Orsini Obituary

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Joseph A. Orsini, 68, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, November 16th, 2025, at Millcreek Community Hospital.

He was born April 16, 1957, in Erie, a son to the late Joseph and Alice (Post) Orsini.

Joe attended Tech Memorial High School and went on to attend Erie County Technical School for Welding. He enjoyed Drag Racing.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Matthew Orsini and his brother, Ronald Orsini.

Joe is survived by his children, Brittany Burns, Ann Marie Orsini, Joseph Orsini, Anthony Orsini, Miranda Brown, Alexis Brown, Robert Orsini, and Joseph Watkins; sisters, Debra Rotunda, Cheryl Conner, Renee Smith and her husband Jeff, Melissa Glass and her husband Ed; brothers, Philip Orsini and his wife Gloria, and Robert Orsini and his wife Tami. He is further survived by many nieces and nephews.

Private Arrangements have been entrusted to Burton Quinn-Scott Cremation and Funeral Services, Downtown, 602 W. 10th St., Erie, PA 16502.

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