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Richard Ortolano Obituary
Norfolk - Richard E. Ortolano, 78, passed away on August 10, 2017.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, Richard was the son of the late Anthony and Catherine Ortolano. He was retired from the U. S. Navy as a Master Chief. He was an avid sportsman, and enjoyed many years of coaching little league baseball. He was also an avid reader, card player and bowler.
Richard was preceded in death by his loving wife of 46 years, Frances A. Ortolano. Left to cherish his memory: a daughter, Theresa A. Foremaster of Virginia Beach; four sons, Christopher A. Ortolano, Michael J. Ortolano and wife, Pamela, both of Norfolk, Edward J. Ortolano and wife, Susan, of Newark, DE, and James R. Ortolano and wife, Kim, of Chesapeake; seven grandchildren, Kevin Ortolano, Emily Ortolano, Nicholas Ortolano, Shannon Foremaster, Joseph Ortolano, Matthew Foremaster, and McKenzie Ortolano; and a great-grandson, Bradley Ortolano.
The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Dr. Chapel on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, from 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com
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August 13, 2017
I am sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you during your time of mourning. Isaiah 61:1,2 ; Matthew 5:4
Crissy Cannon
August 12, 2017
Rich was such a good dad. He loved to play games and always had the upper hand because of his attention to detail. He and his wife, along with their kids, were like a second Family to me. They all will always hold a special place in my heart. Rich taught me how to play double-deck pinochle but I could never master counting cards like him! We laughed , played cards, and ate Fran's oatmeal raisin cookies year after year. It was truly a blessing that they all treated me like part of the family . I will never forget the ham and potato salad dinners or the roast beef dinners. I will always be appreciative for being included. I could go on and on but the fact is that we've lost a person who meant different things to different people.
May he be in peace and may God bless his soul.
Vickie Weddle
August 11, 2017
Ortolano Family--
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your loved one. May God embrace you in comfort during this difficult time.
Debra
August 11, 2017
I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
August 11, 2017
Prayers and condolences to the Ortolano family.
John & Karen Ward
Shelly Walsh
August 11, 2017
To the Ortolano Family: Sending condolences and love during this time of healing. God Bless.
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Aug
13
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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home - Tidewater Drive Chapel8464 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, VA 23518
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14
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11:00 a.m.
Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home - Tidewater Drive Chapel8464 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, VA 23518
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