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Thor Ornberg, Jr. Obituary

Thor A. Ornberg, Jr., husband of Carole (Giorno) Ornberg, of Westerly, passed away at Apple Rehab Watch Hill on Monday, October 26, 2020 at the age of 76.
Born in Westerly, he was the son of the late Thor A., Sr. and Helen (Mallette) Ornberg.
Thor worked as a machinist for Davis Standard for many years until his retirement. He loved everything to do with the outdoors - fishing, lobstering, boating & duck hunting. He was also an accomplished artist and photographer who enjoyed playing the guitar, brewing beer, watching NASCAR and listening to good music. He was a very talented handyman with the ability to fix anything. Mr. Ornberg also served in the US Army during the Vietnam era; while stationed overseas in Vicenza, Italy he became fluent in Italian while protecting his country. After military service, he graduated from the University of Rhode Island with an Economics degree.
In addition to his loving wife, he leaves three children, Leslie A. Hooper and Kevin (Kate) Hooper, all of Westerly and Curtis Hooper of New York City, NY; two brothers, John (Sharon) Ornberg and Stephen (Sherry) Ornberg, both also of Westerly; and two grandchildren, Penelope and James Hooper, who were a constant, joyful presence in his life. Thor was predeceased by two sisters, Melinda Naccarato and Judith Azzinaro.
The family wishes to thank the outstanding staff at Apple Rehab for excellent care during difficult times, his brothers John and Stephen for dedicated assistance and Edgar Brown for a life-long friendship.
All services will be private. Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly is in care of the arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Westerly Sun on Oct. 28, 2020.

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Jeanne Morrone Stavros

October 31, 2020

Carole and family,

So sorry for your loss. May wonderful memories help guide you through this difficult time. A neighbor from long ago.

Dick Pignataro

October 30, 2020

Carol, my Sincere condolences on your loss of Buzz. We have great memories of enjoying cookouts in “the lot” especially when He hooked up the TV in the trees so we could watch the Super Bowl. Our Prayers for you and family, Sincerely Dick Pignataro & Family

Joseph Ruisi

October 29, 2020

So sorry for your loss Carole!

Sandra Cohen

October 29, 2020

My deepest sympathies to Carole and family. I had the pleasure of knowing Thor and being his friend throughout middle school and high school. He was a wonderful guy, and I wish him eternal peace. May his memory be a blessing to all who loved him. Sandra Cohen

Linda Rudgers

October 28, 2020

Dear Carol and Family, My deepest sympathy in your loss.
Love and Prayers, Linda Rudgers

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