Julia Orfanello Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Julia Orfanello of Waltham, Massachusetts, who passed away on April 20, 2023 at the age of 77. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her mother Beatrice (Hutchins); and her sister Janet Fontano (Dennis Fontano) of Framingham, MA. She is survived by: her father Louis Orfanello; her nephews, Luke Fontano (Sue) of Framingham and Matt Fontano; her niece Emily Fontano of Orlando, FL; her cousins, Mary Orfanello of Boston, Pembroke and Francis X. Orfanello (Nora) of Taunton, MA; her friends, Ginger Littlefield, Shirley Heston, Barbara Howard, Carole Sussi, Jill North, Gail Taylor and Karen Black; and also, Debbie, Dave Hagelberg, Stacy White, Donnie Swancey, Emily Was and Jessica Augello.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Springfield College in Julia's memory.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
John J. O'Connor and Son Funeral Home

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August 23, 2023

Cindy Wadsworth Tison wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Julia Orfanello, You will be sorely missed. I will always remember your wisdom, wit and laughter. A star among stars; fly high, Jules.”

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