Millard S Orlup

Millard S Orlup obituary, Amsterdam, NY

Millard S Orlup

Millard Orlup Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by De Stefano Funeral Home - Amsterdam on Oct. 1, 2025.
Millard S. Orlup (Mike), 80, of Pattersonville, New York, passed away peacefully in his home on March 6, 2025, with family by his side.
Mike was born July 8, 1944, and was the son of the late Alfred and Eleanor Orlup from Berne, Town of Knox. He graduated from Schalmont High School where he also met his beloved wife of 60 years, Gloria Nichols, who he married in 1964 and went on to have three daughters.
Survivors include his three daughters; Michelle Orlup (Marty), Lisa Hirschfeld (Mark), Lana Orlup (predeceased in 1996) and grandson, Ryan Schuttig (Olivia). He is also survived by sisters; Audrey Leff, Irene Lounsberry and Jane Incitti; as well as, several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He is predeceased by sisters; Betty Havlicek, Marion Horsfall and Sandy Fitzsimmons; and, brother, Alfred Orlup.
Private burial for immediate family will be held at the Woestina Reformed Church in Rotterdam Junction at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Montgomery County SPCA, 1232 NY State Hwy. 5s, Amsterdam, New York 12010 or to The Community Hospice Foundation, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, New York 12208, in Mike's name.
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