Julius C. Orlandi

JULIUS C. ORLANDI, JR, age 79, passed away peacefully June 4, 2011 after a long and courageous battle with a variety of illnesses. Beloved husband for 51 years of Barbara (nee Morris). Loving father of Michael (wife Lisa), Laura Ardire (husband James), Philip ( fiance Stacey), Paul (wife Sherrie) and Julie Zukauckas (husband Brian). Devoted grandfather of Devin (deceased), Madison, Kendall, Gavin and Peyton Orlandi, Olivia and Mallory Zukauckas, Joshua Peters (wife Jeanette), Stephanie Ardire (fiance Michael Seifried) and Cassie Ardire and great-grandfather of Avery McDonald. Cherished son of the late Julius, Sr and Theresa (nee Guiliani) Orlandi. Dearest brother of Josephine DiFranco (husband Joseph) and the late Felice (wife Alice, deceased). Dear uncle and great-uncle of many.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at St Clare Catholic Church at 10:30 AM. Burial following at Knollwood Cemetery.

The family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Julius at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF SOUTH EUCLID, 4600 MAYFIELD RD. (just east of Green Rd.) on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 from 2-4 and 5-8 PM.

Julius was a member of the American Legion Post #759 and the Knights of Columbus Gilmour #310. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Julius was the Regional Sales Manager for Dupont and retired in November of 1990. He loved golf & bowling, his favorite music was from the Big Band era. Julius was a former manager of the Mayfield Boys Baseball league. His family gave him the most enjoyment in life and they remember him as a cheerful giving person with a good sense of humor who was dedicated to his family.