Orsini, Henry F.
Birth
Henry was born about 1924 in Knox.[1] His brothers and sisters were:
- Michael Orsini of Knox
- Edward Orsini of Altamont
- Joseph Orsini of Altamont
- Salvano Orsini ( - Bef. 2002)
- John Orsini ( - Bef. 2002)
- Nicholas Orsini ( - Bef. 2002)
- Anthony Orsini ( - Bef. 2002)
- Millard Orsini ( - Bef. 2002)
- Ernest Orsini ( - Bef. 2002)
- Josephine Femia ( - Bef. 2002)
- Marguerite Orsini ( - Bef. 2002)
- Rose Orsini ( - Bef. 2002)
- Florence Nelson ( - Bef. 2002)
Marriage and Children
Mr. Orsini married Leona I. Rendo ( - October 27, 1994) and had three sons and a daughter. Their children were:
- James P. Orsini of Knox
- Frank J. Orsini of Central Bridge
- Jeffrey A. Orsini (Lisa) of Guilderland
- Jane M. Swint (Charles) of Knox; [1]
Occupation
Mr. Orsini was part owner of Orsini Brothers Trucking and Excavating for many years.[1]
Military Service
Served in the Army Air Corp and saw action in Okinawa.[1]
Death
Henry died after being stricken at work on October 15, 2002.[1]
Other Media
Obituary
[Knox]--Henry F. Orsini, 78, was a man who couldn't sit still. He died Tuesday, October 15, 2002 after being stricken at work. Mr. Orsini was part owner of Orsini Brothers Trucking and Excavating for many years. His free-time was filled with activity. "He just couldn't sit still," said his son, Jeffrey A. Orsini. Mr. Orsini hunted deer and restored old furniture for friend, said his son. During World War II, he served in the Army Air Corp, seeing action in Okinawa. He was a life and charter member of the Boyd Hilton Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars #7062 in Altamont. In addition to Jeffrey and Lisa Orsini of Guilderland, he is survived by two other sons, James P. Orsini of Knox, and Frank J. Orsini of Middleburgh; a daughter, Jane M. Swint and her husband, Charles, of Knox; three brothers, Michael Orsini of Knox, and Edward and Joseph Orsini, both of Altamont; seven grandchildren, James Scannell, Vanessa Stead, Joshua Scannell, Chuckie Swint, Derek Swint, Jeffrey Orsini Jr., and Stacey Orsini; three great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. His wife, Leona Rendo Orsini died before him in 1994, as did six brothers, Salvano, John, Nicholas, Anthony, Millard, and Ernest Orsini; four sisters, Josephine Femia, Marguerite Orsini, Rose Orsini, and Florence Nelson. A funeral service will be held Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Fredendall Funeral Home, 199 Main St., Altamont. Calling hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Altamont Rescue Squad, Post Office Box 56, Altamont, NY 12009, or the Boyd Hilton VFW Post #7062, 11 Mill St., Altamont, NY 12009.--W. Leight.
Published in The Altamont Enterprise, Page 24, 17 Oct 2002 Issue.
ORSINI, HENRY F.: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Times Union, The (Albany, NY) - Wednesday, October 16, 2002
Deceased Name: ORSINI, HENRY F.
KNOX -- Henry F. Orsini, 78, died suddenly Tuesday, October 15, 2002 after being stricken at work. Henry was born in Knox and was a lifelong resident. He was a part owner of Orsini Brothers Trucking and Excavating for many years. He was a life and charter member of the Boyd Hilton VFW Post #7062 in Altamont. He was predeceased by his wife, Leona Rendo Orsini, who died in 1994. Survivors include three sons, James P. Orsini of Knox, Frank J. Orsini of Middleburg and Jeffrey A. Orsini and his wife, Lisa of Guilderland; one daughter, Jane M. Swint and her husband, Charles of Knox; three brothers, Michael Orsini of Knox, Edward Orsini and Joseph Orsini, both of Altamont; seven grandchildren, James Scannell, Vanessa Stead, Joshua Scannell, Chuckie Swint, Derek Swint, Jeffrey Orsini Jr. and Stacey Orsini. He is also survived by three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by six brothers, Salvano, John, Nicholas, Anthony, Millard and Ernest Orsini; four sisters, Josephine Femia, Marguerite Orsini, Rose Orsini and Florence Nelson. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Fredendall Funeral Home, 199 Main St., Altamont. Friends may call at the funeral home prior to the service from 4-8 p.m. Those who wish may make contributions to the Altamont Rescue Squad, PO Box 56, Altamont, NY 12009 or the Boyd Hilton VFW Post #7062, 11 Mill St., Altamont, NY 12009.
Edition: THREE STAR
Page: B7
Copyright, 2002, (c) Times Union. All Rights Reserved.
LEONA I. ORSINI
KNOX — Leona I. Orsini, 65, of Knox Cave, Road died Oct. 27 (1994) in St. Peter's Hospital, Albany. She was born April 29, 1929 in Schenectady, the daughter of Frederick J. and Ethel Jones Rendo, and was a lifelong oresident of the Capital Region. Mrs. Orsini was, a homemaker.
She was a member of the Boyd Hilton Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary, Altamont.
In the 1970s, she sold advertising for The Altamont Enterprise. She also worked in the Cafeteria of the Guilderland Central High School, retiring in 1980.
Survivors include her husband, Henry F. Orsini; three sons, James P. Orsini of Knox, Frank J. Orsini of Central Bridge and Jeffrey A. Orsini of Guilderland; a daughter, Jane M. Swint of Knox; a brother, Roland Rendo of Rotterdam; a sister, Melva DiFlorio of Albany; and seven grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
A service was held Sunday in the Fredendall Funeral Home
- Altamont Enterprise — November 3, 1994
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