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Glenn ORoak Obituary

Glenn ORoak, 89, of Daytona Beach, formerly of Port Charlotte and Plympton, Mass., and Whitman, Mass., died Oct. 30, 2010, at Emory L. Bennett Memorial Veterans Nursing Home in Daytona Beach. Mr. ORoak was retired from Ocean Spray Cranberries in Middleboro, Mass. Glenn was a lifelong model airplane enthusiastic. He served as a U.S. Marine in World War II and was a four-time Purple Heart recipient. He was married to Cecilia for 54 years, and later to Frances for four years, who both predeceased him. He is survived by his sons, Gregory of Whitman, Robert of Pembroke, Mass., James of Mexico, and Paul of Sandwich, Mass.; and his daughters, Diana Drollett of Daytona Beach, Laurene Gfroerer of Wareham, Mass., Andrea McKay of Glendale, Ariz., Barbara Horan of Holbrook, N.Y., and Eileen Maedel of Bourne, Mass., and Andover, Mass.; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A private service will be held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, and a memorial service is being planned at the Whitman American Legion, Post 22, in March.

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Published by The Enterprise on Nov. 7, 2010.

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VINCE PETREIKIS

November 1, 2021

I often think of Glenn, He was my brother in law, actually married to two of my three sisters. I remember him making a flying saucer costume for me to be in a 4th of July parade. On another occasion he took me to one of his model aircraft air shows. He celebrated his 70th birthday the same time my mother was celebrating her 90th birthday at a party in New Orleans. Both had cakes commemorating their special occasions. Most of my immediate are deceased but I have pleasant memories of them all.
Vince Petreikis
New Orleans, La.

Vince Petreikis

November 15, 2010

Please accept my heartfelt condolences in the passing of Glenn. He was very much a part of my family experience. He was my brother in law, not once but twice. I am remembering now times of long ago when the Petreikis', Zibutis's and O'Roaks got together for the holidays. As we have our Thanksgiving, may we reflect on Glenn and our sharing parts of his life with us. He was loved by Cecilia & Frances, my sisters. In my own way I loved him for his kindnesses to my family. He has a lasting place in my memories as do all of my nieces & nephews. May God be with you all.

November 9, 2010

Dear Laurene, Sorry to hear that Glenn did not make it to see 90....my condolences....Jeanette

Sherry Nutt Meaney

November 8, 2010

Diana; So sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Forever in my thoughts.

Aletta Stone

November 8, 2010

To all of the O'Roak family, I am sorry to hear of Glenn's passing. I cannot begin to tell you how much i loved Glenn and Cecilia. They sat at the hospital with us all night when my Dad died, and consoled me when i lost my Mom. Rest in peace my dears.

Paul and Jane Clockadile

November 7, 2010

Greg and Nancy,
So sorry to hear of dads passing. You will be in our prayers and thoughts duriing these difficult times.

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