Richard DeOrazio passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Rich is survived by his loving family: wife, Patricia; daughters Diana (David) Hayden and Tina DeOrazio; grandchildren: Andrew, Victoria, Jacob and Joshua and great-grandchildren: Mila, Zoey, Hayden, Aurora, Peyton, Leo and Colton. He is also survived by Lianne, his “Aussie Brat”, and many friends, including Stuart Tuttle, Theodore Bassano and his special pen pal, Dorothy Henderson. His two best cats, DaVinci and Raphael, also survive. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Dominic and Filomena DeOrazio, his granddaughter, Nicole, and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Edward and Beverly Merrill.
Upon returning from service in the US Navy, which included the Cuban Missile Crisis, he worked as a draftsman for Singer Link, and was later the Executive Director of the local chapter of the March of Dimes. He ended his working career as CEO at SEPP, serving there for 20 years. After he retired, Rich did volunteer work for the Deposit Fire Department, the food distribution in Deposit, and worked as a shuttle driver for the McDonald’s Restaurants. Richard was an active member of the Rotary Club for many years and served as the student exchange program chairman. He was selected as District Governor in 1995.
Following retirement, he and Pat made annual visits to North Carolina where they made new friends and had a wonderful life together. Richard also enjoyed time spent in Boothbay Harbor, Maine which he and Pat visited annually for 40 years. They were fortunate to have been able to travel to half of the United States, including Hawaii, as well as Australia, Italy and France.
Rich was proud of his military service and, near the end of his life, he started a flag project. Richard carried lapel flags in his pocket and gave them away to anyone who asked about or thanked him for his service. He would remind those who received the special gifts that they should always remember the service members who had passed away, those who were left behind or those who are still serving our country. He brought tears to people as he said this and many would share heart-felt stories with him.
Upon returning from service in the US Navy, which included the Cuban Missile Crisis, he worked as a draftsman for Singer Link, and was later the Executive Director of the local chapter of the March of Dimes. He ended his working career as CEO at SEPP, serving there for 20 years. After he retired, Rich did volunteer work for the Deposit Fire Department, the food distribution in Deposit, and worked as a shuttle driver for the McDonald’s Restaurants. Richard was an active member of the Rotary Club for many years and served as the student exchange program chairman. He was selected as District Governor in 1995.
Following retirement, he and Pat made annual visits to North Carolina where they made new friends and had a wonderful life together. Richard also enjoyed time spent in Boothbay Harbor, Maine which he and Pat visited annually for 40 years. They were fortunate to have been able to travel to half of the United States, including Hawaii, as well as Australia, Italy and France.
Rich was proud of his military service and, near the end of his life, he started a flag project. Richard carried lapel flags in his pocket and gave them away to anyone who asked about or thanked him for his service. He would remind those who received the special gifts that they should always remember the service members who had passed away, those who were left behind or those who are still serving our country. He brought tears to people as he said this and many would share heart-felt stories with him.
Richard DeOrazio passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Rich is survived by his loving family: wife, Patricia; daughters Diana (David) Hayden and Tina DeOrazio; grandchildren: Andrew, Victoria, Jacob and Joshua and great-grandchildren: Mila, Zoey, Hayden, Aurora, Peyton, Leo and Colton. He is also survived by Lianne, his “Aussie Brat”, and many friends, including Stuart Tuttle, Theodore Bassano and his special pen pal, Dorothy Henderson. His two best cats, DaVinci and Raphael, also survive. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Dominic and Filomena DeOrazio, his granddaughter, Nicole, and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Edward and Beverly Merrill.
Upon returning from service in the US Navy, which included the Cuban Missile Crisis, he worked as a draftsman for Singer Link, and was later the Executive Director of the local chapter of the March of Dimes. He ended his working career as CEO at SEPP, serving there for 20 years. After he retired, Rich did volunteer work for the Deposit Fire Department, the food distribution in Deposit, and worked as a shuttle driver for the McDonald’s Restaurants. Richard was an active member of the Rotary Club for many years and served as the student exchange program chairman. He was selected as District Governor in 1995.
Following retirement, he and Pat made annual visits to North Carolina where they made new friends and had a wonderful life together. Richard also enjoyed time spent in Boothbay Harbor, Maine which he and Pat visited annually for 40 years. They were fortunate to have been able to travel to half of the United States, including Hawaii, as well as Australia, Italy and France.
Rich was proud of his military service and, near the end of his life, he started a flag project. Richard carried lapel flags in his pocket and gave them away to anyone who asked about or thanked him for his service. He would remind those who received the special gifts that they should always remember the service members who had passed away, those who were left behind or those who are still serving our country. He brought tears to people as he said this and many would share heart-felt stories with him.
Upon returning from service in the US Navy, which included the Cuban Missile Crisis, he worked as a draftsman for Singer Link, and was later the Executive Director of the local chapter of the March of Dimes. He ended his working career as CEO at SEPP, serving there for 20 years. After he retired, Rich did volunteer work for the Deposit Fire Department, the food distribution in Deposit, and worked as a shuttle driver for the McDonald’s Restaurants. Richard was an active member of the Rotary Club for many years and served as the student exchange program chairman. He was selected as District Governor in 1995.
Following retirement, he and Pat made annual visits to North Carolina where they made new friends and had a wonderful life together. Richard also enjoyed time spent in Boothbay Harbor, Maine which he and Pat visited annually for 40 years. They were fortunate to have been able to travel to half of the United States, including Hawaii, as well as Australia, Italy and France.
Rich was proud of his military service and, near the end of his life, he started a flag project. Richard carried lapel flags in his pocket and gave them away to anyone who asked about or thanked him for his service. He would remind those who received the special gifts that they should always remember the service members who had passed away, those who were left behind or those who are still serving our country. He brought tears to people as he said this and many would share heart-felt stories with him.
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