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Mr. Albert Orlando
March 6, 1926 — April 10, 2016
Albert "Al" J. Orlando, 90, of Broomall, passed away on April 10, 2016. Born in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the Antonio and Severina (nee Colangelo) Orlando. Albert was a Tool and Die maker employed by GE Space Science Division.
He served honorably in the US Navy during World War II from 1944 until 1946. His service began at the US Naval Training Center, Bainbridge, MO and from there he went to Basic Eng. & Diesel School in Gulfport, Miss. He served 2 years of sea duty aboard the U.S.S. Pioneer, AM105, which was commissioned on February 27, 1943.
They served with the 8th Amphip fleet in the European Theater of War and also with the 3rd, 5th, and 7th fleets while in the Asiatic Pacific Theater of War.
While in the Mediterranean, the ship was involved at the invasion of Anzio, Italy and Salerno, Italy.During the invasion of France, Pioneer picked up 605 survivors from sunken ship HMS Rohna convoy which was attacked by 35 German planes on 11/26/1944 and swept 8 mines off the coast of France. The crew shot down several German aircraft.
Al was awarded the European Theater Ribbon with one battle star, the American Theater Ribbon, Pacific Theater Ribbon (Okinawa, one battle star), Victory Medal and an East China Seas good conduct commendation.
Albert is predeceased by his wife Doris J. (nee Fulton) Orlando, his son David Orlando and his five siblings. He is survived by his children Susan Nuss (Harry, III), Carol Orlando and Thomas Orlando. He is also survived by his grandsons Steven Miller, Sr. (Renee), Daniel Miller, Sr. (Jackie), Christopher Orlando, his great grandchildren Tyler, Steven, Jr., Daniel, Jr., Joshua, Julia, Ryan and Christopher, II and his sister Ann Coakley and many nieces and nephews.
In honor of Albert Orlando, contributions can be made to www.gofundme.com/k3fd6g for Melissa Speck's medical needs for her new heart, would be greatly appreciated.
Our country is in mourning...!
He was getting old and paunchy, and his hair was falling fast. He sat around the table telling stories of his past. Of a war that he had fought in and deeds that he had done. In his exploits with his buddies
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they were heroes everyone... and though sometimes to his neighbors his tales became a joke but all his veteran buddies listened for they know of what he spoke.
But we'll hear his tales no longer for old Al has passed away. And the world's a little poorer for a sailor died today. He was just a common sailor and his ranks are growing thin, but his presence should remind us we may need his like again, to clean up all the trouble that other's get us in.
If we cannot give honor, while he's here to hear the praise. Then at least let's give homage at the end of his days. Perhaps a simple notice in a paper would say,
"Our country is in mourning, cause a sailor passed away."
Love Ya's Pop Pop
St. Anastasia Church
3301 West Chester Pike Newtown Square 19073, United States
He served honorably in the US Navy during World War II from 1944 until 1946. His service began at the US Naval Training Center, Bainbridge, MO and from there he went to Basic Eng. & Diesel School in Gulfport, Miss. He served 2 years of sea duty aboard the U.S.S. Pioneer, AM105, which was commissioned on February 27, 1943.
They served with the 8th Amphip fleet in the European Theater of War and also with the 3rd, 5th, and 7th fleets while in the Asiatic Pacific Theater of War.
While in the Mediterranean, the ship was involved at the invasion of Anzio, Italy and Salerno, Italy.During the invasion of France, Pioneer picked up 605 survivors from sunken ship HMS Rohna convoy which was attacked by 35 German planes on 11/26/1944 and swept 8 mines off the coast of France. The crew shot down several German aircraft.
Al was awarded the European Theater Ribbon with one battle star, the American Theater Ribbon, Pacific Theater Ribbon (Okinawa, one battle star), Victory Medal and an East China Seas good conduct commendation.
Albert is predeceased by his wife Doris J. (nee Fulton) Orlando, his son David Orlando and his five siblings. He is survived by his children Susan Nuss (Harry, III), Carol Orlando and Thomas Orlando. He is also survived by his grandsons Steven Miller, Sr. (Renee), Daniel Miller, Sr. (Jackie), Christopher Orlando, his great grandchildren Tyler, Steven, Jr., Daniel, Jr., Joshua, Julia, Ryan and Christopher, II and his sister Ann Coakley and many nieces and nephews.
In honor of Albert Orlando, contributions can be made to www.gofundme.com/k3fd6g for Melissa Speck's medical needs for her new heart, would be greatly appreciated.
Our country is in mourning...!
He was getting old and paunchy, and his hair was falling fast. He sat around the table telling stories of his past. Of a war that he had fought in and deeds that he had done. In his exploits with his buddies
-
they were heroes everyone... and though sometimes to his neighbors his tales became a joke but all his veteran buddies listened for they know of what he spoke.
But we'll hear his tales no longer for old Al has passed away. And the world's a little poorer for a sailor died today. He was just a common sailor and his ranks are growing thin, but his presence should remind us we may need his like again, to clean up all the trouble that other's get us in.
If we cannot give honor, while he's here to hear the praise. Then at least let's give homage at the end of his days. Perhaps a simple notice in a paper would say,
"Our country is in mourning, cause a sailor passed away."
Love Ya's Pop Pop
Visitation
Friday, April 15, 2016 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMSt. Anastasia Church
3301 West Chester Pike Newtown Square 19073, United States
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