Giovanni “John” Orso, 88, of Beaverton, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022.
He was born on January 11, 1934, the son of Rinaldo and Maria (Vergagni) Orso in Volpari, Italy. He moved to the United States and turned 21 during his trip on the boat.
In 1959, he was united in marriage to Geraldine Schriber in Detroit at St. Agatha Church. They were blessed with recently having their 63 anniversary together.
He was concrete laborer and foreman for Leer Sigler in Detroit . In 1980, John & Geraldine moved to Beaverton to start new a chapter in their life. John enjoyed many of life’s pleasures … hunting, going to the casino, playing pull tabs at the local eagles club with all his friends, and was known for his homemade wine “dago-red.” He was a member of the Gladwin Eagles Aerie 3292 and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gladwin and will be missed and always loved by the people he touched in in his life.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife: Geraldine Orso; Children: Michael Orso and Lisa Orso: Grandchildren: Megan, Molly, Jacob, and Brandon; great grandchildren: Forest and Greyson; along with many extended family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents and sister: Nella.
Funeral Mass will be conducted by Fr. Marcel Portelli on Wednesday May 4, 2022, 11:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gladwin. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, from 3-8:00 P.M. at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin. He will be laid to rest at Arbutus Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made according to the family. www.hall-kokotovichfuneralhome.com
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