Anthony J. D'Orazio, 65, Played Accordion, Keyboard and Piano
Anthony J. D'Orazio, 65, of Lorain, died Saturday August 20th, 2016 at his home in Lorain after a brief illness.
He was born on February 7, 1951 in Canton but spent most of his life as a resident of Lorain.
Mr. D'Orazio graduated in the last class of St. Mary's High School in 1969. He received his pharmacy degree from Ohio Northern University and upon graduation became a pharmacist at National Pharmacy in Lorain. Tony made a career change in 1980 and went into business as a Vice President at Ohio Bell. He was transferred to New Jersey during his time with Bell, and then moved back to his hometown in 1992, returning to pharmacy at Drug Mart.
Mr. D'Orazio was an active member of the Catholic Church of St. Peter in Lorain. He was in a band called the Castaways who performed at weddings and other events. He played accordion, keyboard and piano in the band, and music was a big part of who he was. When he wasn't working and playing in the band, he devoted time to the free clinic to give back to the community. He was a dedicated caretaker of his mother and father before their passing.
He is survived by his two sons: Vinny D'Orazio (wife Anna D'Orazio) of Avon Lake and Andrew D'Orazio of Columbus; his two grandchildren: Vincent and Maren D'Orazio; sister Patricia D'Orazio of Lorain; and brother August D'Orazio, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL; and nieces and nephews: Angela Angelo, Christopher Iemma, Natalie Carreno and Agustin D'Orazio. He was preceded in death by his brother Vincent D'Orazio in 2000 and parents Augustine and Mary D'Orazio.
The family will receive friends Wednesday August 31st from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at St. Peter Parish, 3501 Oberlin Ave, Lorain. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 am in the church with the Rev. Craig Hovanec, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Lorain.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway Ave, Lorain.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Lorain County Free Clinic, 3323 Pearl Ave, Lorain, OH. 44055 https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/LorainCountyFreeClinic/OnlineDonation.html
Online condolences can be made at www.gluvna.net.