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Zachary Orel Obituary

Orel, Zachary William 25, of New Lenox died Saturday, March 3, 2012 in a car accident in New Lenox, IL. Zack was born on February 25, 1987, grew up in New Lenox and graduated from Lincoln-Way Central High School in 2005. Zack earned his EMT license, Paramedic License, and graduated from the Posen Fire Academy. Zack worked for Trace Ambulance and was a Posen Firefighter. Zachary is survived by his parents Bruce and Tammy Orel and siblings Megan and Adam Orel. Zack will be mourned by family and friends. A memorial service will be held at Parkview Christian Church 11100 Orland Parkway, Orland Park, Illinois 60467 on Thursday, March 8, 2012, beginning at 5pm with a service at 7pm. In lieu of flowers, the Orel family is asking that donations be made to The Fallen Firefighter Fund or Parkview Christian Church.

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Published by Herald-News on Mar. 7, 2012.

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Cindy James

March 10, 2012

Rest in Peace Zack....my prayers are for you and your family.

TED VINCENT

March 8, 2012

IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS ZACH WAS A GOOD GUY TED.V

Ed & Deb Bertolini

March 8, 2012

So sorry to hear about your loss.
Say not in grief, "he is no more" but live in thankfulness that he was.

Kimberly Hadle

March 8, 2012

Words cannot express my feelings. I am truly saddened to hear of your loss. May his life be remembered with love. May the angels watch over you all. Peace to you all.

Priscillaa Tucker

March 8, 2012

My thoughts will be with you all as you say good bye to zach.I will always thing of him being held my girls they loved him so much.the was great guy. love aunt Pris and all my family

Nick and Keri Nichols

March 8, 2012

Our DEEPEST sympathies to the tight knit bunch that IS the Orel Family. There are simply no "proper" words to really express our profound sadness for this terrible loss. Just please know that he will NEVER be forgotten and we are here for you now and ALWAYS. Take some sort of comfort that Zack certainly seemed to live his life to the fullest in his all too short time here and the NUMEROUS memories that you all created together. All our love yo you and yours ~

Steve & Maureen DeVries

March 8, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Zack always gave us a wave as he went by. What a friendly outgoing young man. We are so sorry for this terrible accident.

Molly Sprayberry

March 8, 2012

Our prayers, and heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Orel Family. Zach will be missed...you raised a good,sweet, handsome son. We are deeply saddened by this tragedy, we are so sorry~ May God bless you all. Love, Jeff and Molly Sprayberry and kids.

March 7, 2012

He was that cute little boy down the street with that great big smile that we watched grow up to be a fine young man. Always made sure to give us a wave. Zack you will be in our hearts always. Our love and prayers are with the entire Orel family. The Hermanns, New Lenox

Saida Sahoury

March 7, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Orel family.

Tyler & Karen Peck

March 7, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
May God comfort all of you.

March 7, 2012

My deepest sympathy for the tragic loss of your son & brother. I nearly lost my son in a similar accident & can't imagine your heartache. You are in my prayers. I hope you will be comforted by memories of your time together. God Bless.

Stephanie Smith

March 7, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Orel Family. God has greater plans for those who are taken too soon.

March 7, 2012

Sorry for your tragic and sudden loss. Zach will always be in your hearts. May God watch over all of you.

Dave Jager

March 7, 2012

Zachary was a very smart and bright young man. He was very considerate and kind to everyone he touched. He brought the best out in people - he made me a better man just having him around. He dated my daughter Candra - she was never happier in her whole life. I love Zachary for the man he was and for being so incredibly nice to my daughter. He is a part of my family and we are having a very hard time with his passing. Our deepest concern is with Zachary's family - The loss of a child is the hardest of all and I can not image your pain. No words can mend your broken heart. We will be there to support you in any way we can.

Mike S.

March 7, 2012

I have asked my sister in heaven to watch over Zach. My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. God bless.

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