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John Orsaio Obituary
Owner Big "O" Bakery
UTICA - John J. "Johnny O" Orsaio (Osco), at age 93, of Utica, departed this life on Friday, March 27, 2020.
He was born in Utica, the son of the late Peter and Angeline Roselli Orsaio. He was educated in local schools and was a US WWII Army veteran. In 1948, he married Mary Raspante, a union of 72 years.
John owned and operated the Big "O" Bakery with his son John, Jr., for 50 years and was a great sport enthusiast, card player and harness racing fan.
He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife, Mary and his two daughters, Angela Orsaio, Gina Orsaio and Kate Kenderdine and his son, John Orsaio, Jr. and Lucy; his beloved grandchildren, Mary V. Orsaio, Jonelle B. Orsaio and Angelina J. Orsaio. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
John's family honored him at private time. Services will be held at a later time to be announced.
The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at the Big "O" bakery during this difficult time, especially acknowledging, John Dooley, John Ross and Antoinetta.
Arrangements under the guidance of the John L. Matt Funeral Home, Chadwicks, NY.
To send an online message of sympathy go to www.johnlmattfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by John L. Matt Funeral Home - Chadwicks.
Christine & David Rosato (D'Ambro)
April 7, 2020
Mary, Gina, John, Angela & family...We are so sorry to hear of John's passing. He will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Take care.
Johanna Grande Brenon
April 3, 2020
Mrs. Orsaio, Gina and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. "Your hearts will ache with sadness, secret tears will continue to flow, what it meant to lose him, no one will ever know." Cherish all the memories you have with your Dad
April 3, 2020
John and family.
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
John was very nice guy!
MICHAEL ORSOMARSO
April 1, 2020
Woow My Deepest condolence to you and your family. John was such a Great Man. I knew him since I was a kid. And a vary hard worker in the bakery business. He is in my prayers As we will
always remember The Big O Bakery.
Rest in Peace John.
April 1, 2020
John was a sweet man. I looked forward to seeing him when I went to Utica. He was a great friend of my father - who visited Johm often at the bakery.They had much in common.
Johm would always add something special to my order, as a gift to my wife - usually some cookies he made.
We will miss him.
Joe Rintrona. Old Forge
Angelina Orsaio
March 31, 2020
Grandpa's song to me - The Darktown Strutter's Ball
"I'll be down to get you in a taxi, honey.
You better be ready by half past eight.
Now Dearie, don't be late.
I wanna be there when the band starts playing.
The two-steps, I'm goin' to have 'em all.
Goin' to dance out both my shoes.
When they play the "Jelly Roll Blues."
Tomorrow night at the Darktown Strutter's Ball."
I will always remember when you sang this to me.
Love you,
Puxing
Angelina Orsaio
March 31, 2020
I will always love you and never forget the good times we'd had at grandma's house when my mom and I visited. You were the greatest grandfather. I will miss you very much.
Your dearest granddaughter, Angelina
Rest in Peace.
Love you forever.
March 31, 2020
Dear Mary & family We are so sorry to hear of John's passing. We have wonderful memories of him. He loved his betting and playing cards with Carmen and the other guys. We had fun when we went to Atlantic City years ago. Our love and prayers to you Mary and John JR. Gena, and Angela and Angelina Rosalie D'Ambro
March 29, 2020
TO JOHN JR. & FAMILY,
I REMEMBER LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY MY DAD TAKING ME ALONG ON ONE OF HIS MANY TRIPS TO THE "BIG O" AND INTRODUCING ME TO YOUR DAD.
I JUST WANT TO EXTEND MY SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND HOPE YOUR MEMORIES BRING YOU COMFORT AND PEACE. Joseph M. Chiarello
March 29, 2020
John sorry about your dad May he Rest In Peace god bless
Tom Arcuri
Clay ny
Geraldine Holmes
March 29, 2020
I am so sorry for the loss of Uncle Johnny. He was a loving, caring and gentle man that will be truly missed. Condolences to Aunt Mary, cousins John, Angela,Regina and family. RIP Uncle Johnny
Steve Madrak
March 29, 2020
MRS. ORSAIO, GINA , JOHN AND FAMILY, MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF MR ORSAIO. HE WAS AN EXCEPTIONAL AND GENEROUS MAN WHO ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE AND WOULD ALWAYS GO OUT OF HIS WAY TO BE HELPFUL. WHEN EVER I WOULD STOP TO GET BREAD OR DOUGH HE'D GIVE ME SOME COOKIES TO GIVE TO MY GRANDCHILDREN. A SPECIAL MAN HAS LEFT TO BE WITH THE LORD. RIP !
March 29, 2020
Johnny O,
Always a gentleman, and good for a laugh,always a smile on his face,and a good business man, rest in peace.
Nick Parrotta
Naples,Fl.
March 28, 2020
Rest in Peace John O. Another famous Bleecker St. merchant.
Condolences to the family.
Tony Garro/Garro Drugs
Robert Springer
March 28, 2020
Johnny,my deepest condolences to you and your family.Such a Great Man knew him since I was a kid.He is in me and my family's Prayers.like we always told him Big O Big Deal ! LOL. Bob Springer
March 28, 2020
John my condolence to you and your family.Such a Great Guy, knew him since I was a kid . He is in my family's prayers As we always said Big O Big Deal LOL
Bob Springer
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