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Thomas Anthony Orio, Sr.

March 24, 1925 - April 5, 2017
Visitation
D'Anjolell-Barone Memorial Home
908 S. Providence Rd.
Wallingford, PA 19078
Sunday 4/9, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
St. Rose of Lima Church
1901 Chester Pike
Eddystone, PA 19022
Monday 4/10, 9:00 am - 9:45 am
Service
Eastlawn Cemetery
Milmont Park, PA
Monday 4/10
Mass
St. Rose of Lima Church
1901 Chester Pike
Eddystone, PA 19022
Monday 4/10, 10:00 am

ORIOThomas Anthony Orio, Sr., age 92, of Eddystone on April 5, 2017. Born in Chester PA in 1925, Tom was destined to become one of a handful of people attached to the 101st Airborne Division “Screaming Eagles” during WWII. He also saw action at the Battle of the Bulge. He retired from Penn Ship in Chester and the Reynolds Metal Co.Tom was also very much in touch with his community and church, and took great pride in his civic duty. He spent 40 years on Eddystone Borough Council starting out as Police Commissioner and ending with his retirement as Council President. Along the way, he was involved with coaching several local teams and was involvement in the local VFW Post 7949 and the American Legion. Tom was a member of the Knights of Columbus and served as a lector and Eucharistic Minister at his home parish. His most enjoyable time was spent with the love of his life, Fran, and their time in Ocean City, NJ strolling the board walk or on the beach with family. He was an avid Phillies fan and almost never missed a game. Beloved husband of the late Frances (nee Sides) and loving father of Thomas Anthony Jr., (Gail), Karen Jolly (Dan). He is survived by his brother, Maurice “Spokey” and his sister, Angelina “Jenny” Orio. Also survived by his adoring grandchildren; Robert (Tara), Richard (Julie), Thomas A. III (Courtney), Daniel IV (Cristina), Brett and Kevin Jolly, Lisa Ferri (Ron) and his great-grandchildren; Luke, Ben, Harrison, Jack, Charlie, Lili, Ronnie, Max, Will, and Holden. He was predeceased by brothers, Vincent “Jimmy”, Victor “Mickey”, and sister, Ruth McCracken. Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation on Sunday evening, 6-8 PM at the Danjolell-Barone Memorial Home, 908 St. Providence Rd., Wallingford, PA 19086 and on Monday morning, 9-9:45 AM at St. Rose of Lima Church, Chester Pike at Simpson St., Eddystone, PA 19022. Funeral Mass 10 AM. Interment Eastlawn Cemetery, Ridley Twp. PA.

Visitation
D'Anjolell-Barone Memorial Home
908 S. Providence Rd.
Wallingford, PA 19078
Map
Sunday 4/9, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
St. Rose of Lima Church
1901 Chester Pike
Eddystone, PA 19022
Map
Monday 4/10, 9:00 am - 9:45 am
Service
Eastlawn Cemetery
Milmont Park, PA
Map
Monday 4/10
Mass
St. Rose of Lima Church
1901 Chester Pike
Eddystone, PA 19022
Map
Monday 4/10, 10:00 am

ORIOThomas Anthony Orio, Sr., age 92, of Eddystone on April 5, 2017. Born in Chester PA in 1925, Tom was destined to become one of a handful of people attached to the 101st Airborne Division “Screaming Eagles” during WWII. He also saw action at the Battle of the Bulge. He retired from Penn Ship inContinue Reading

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left a message on April 10, 2017:
TOM & FAMILY,

SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOUR DAD. OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

TAKE CARE,

AL & MARIE FRISCIA
Dave Schaefer left a message on April 8, 2017:
RIP Tom Slick, like your nephew Larry Snyder used to call you.
Michael Spitzer left a message on April 8, 2017:
Beautiful man, Beautiful Life, lovely family. An honor to know him for a brief time. Loved the video tribute, and the music was perfect. God bless.
Joanne Lastowka Goldsborough left a message on April 7, 2017:
Karen, Tom, and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Your dad will always be remembered as a very friendly, helpful person. God bless!
left a message on April 7, 2017:
Uncle Tommy was sweet and a great storyteller. RIP. My condolences to Karen, Tom and all of the family.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
William & Cheryl Davis left a message on April 7, 2017:
Our condolences to the Orio Family. Growing up in Eddystone had many advantages with one main one being you got to know almost everyone. It was always a pleasure to run into Mr. Orio as he always stopped to talk to see how you were doing. We hope that your loss will be lessened by thinking of all the fond memories that happened because of your Dad. Our best to your family and may the perpetual light shine upon his soul!
John Frattarola left a message on April 7, 2017:
My condolences to Tom and Karen and your family at your great loss. Your father was a kind man, and I remember many a hot summer afternoon at the SOMS pool talking old WWII movies with him. May the LORD bless you and keep you; May the LORD make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; May the LORD lift up His face upon you and give you peace.
Penny Amonson Barstow left a message on April 7, 2017:
Rest in peace Mr. Orio. I remember you from growing up in Eddystone. Tom Jr. and I were friends. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Danjolell Memorial Homes and Crematory left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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