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Frank D'Orio Obituary
Retired Norwalk Fire Dept. Inspector
Frank Pasquale D'Orio, age 86, of Stratford, died on Tuesday, January 14, 2013 at Lord Chamberlain, Stratford. Born in Norwalk, the son of the late Frank J. and Mary (Dugan) D'Orio, he was the husband of the late Doris (Andresen) D'Orio. Serving in the Navy during W.W.II and the Army National Guard during the Korean War, Frank was a Fire Fighter and Fire Inspector for 30 years with the Norwalk Fire Dept. He enjoyed all outdoor activities.
Frank is survived by his son Frank A. D'Orio and his wife Anne, of Stratford; 5 loving grandchildren and 9 cherished great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter Linda Jean D'Orio and a sister Mildred Bogdany.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, January 19 at St. Matthew Church, 216 Scribner Ave, Norwalk. Burial to be held privately. His family will receive friends on Friday from 4 to 8 PM at the Magner Funeral Home, 12 Mott Ave., Norwalk.
Memorial donations may be made to: Swim Across The Sound c/o St. Vincent's Med Ctr, 2800 Main St., Bridgeport, CT 06606. For directions or online guestbook, please go to www.magnerfuneralhome.com
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Marie Luckowski
January 20, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss.
My husband Ed served on the fire department with your dad for many years.
We had many enjoyable times with your mom and day.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
With my deepest sympathy.
Marie Luczkowski
Bob Julian
January 19, 2013
?Dear Frank Junior,
Just yesterday we were looking at old letters and news clips that your mom and dad sent us back in 2001, here in Floridafrom Richmond, N.H.
We were neighbors, and we have been trying to locate them for years--but to no avail! They were very dear to us, and were great friends and neighbors.
As irony would have it, after all these years, I decided to check the National Obituaries, to see if maybe we could find them. We missed Frank by 5 days!
We are so sorry for your loss! They were great people, and we finally know where are old friends are–safe at home with the Lord of Hosts!
God Bless,
Bob Julian & Adrienne Ranolde
January 18, 2013
Dear Frank and Anne,
I remember what a beautiful family you all were and how much my mom and dad enjoyed your company. Your dad has always held a special place in my heart. I am very sorry for your loss.
Joy Cole (daughter of Peter and Lois Cole)
Thomas Flynn
January 18, 2013
Very sorry for the loss of your dad Frank. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
January 17, 2013
Doris, I'm sorry to have learned of Frank's passing. I remember him, and you, so well from our Class of '43 days. May his memory be a true blessing to your entire family!
With warm memories, Joe Schachter
Jack Goodwin
January 17, 2013
I have known Frank for just about all of my life as I was a young boy playing in the back yard of Central Fire Station and Frank and his family lived right across the street on Clay Street. Frank also had 3 uncles, Lou DiOrio, Bill Murohy Sr. And Captain Vincent Ryan, 1 cousin, Bill Mur,phy Jr. and 2 brothers in law Chief John E. Yost, Captain James Bogdany Sr. and a nephew James Jr. all on the Fire Department. When I went on I had the pleasure of working on the same platoon as Frank.
My wife Pat and I extend our prayers to the family. Sincerely Jack Goodwin
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