Ira Van Orden, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2020 at the Willows at Ramapo Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Suffern, NY. He was born on April 14, 1931 in Tallman, NY to the late Stephen and Suzie Van Orden. He was the last of 14 children.
Ira is survived by his wife of 67 years, Anne Van Orden, his children Stephen Van Orden and wife Deborah, Diane Van Orden, Susan Osinga, Karen Fazio and husband Edward, Robert Van Orden and wife Marilyn, Kevin Van Orden, Leigh Anne Radley and husband Donald, Anne Marie Van Orden and is predeceased by his son David Van Orden. He leaves behind eighteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.
Ira served as a Sergeant in the Korean War from July, 1949 through September, 1952 with an honorable discharge. He was truly proud of his service in the Army and the war and would frequently reminisce and share stories of his experiences there. Ira was an Independent Mason Contractor for most of his professional career and handed down many of his talented skills to his sons.
Please join us in celebrating Ira’s life between 5PM and 9PM on Tuesday, September 29 at Wanamaker & Carlough Funeral Home, 177 Route 59, Suffern, NY. A mass service will be held at 10AM Wednesday, September 30 at Sacred Heart Church, 125 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern, NY. Burial service with military honors will be held immediately following at the Ascension Cemetery, 650 Saddle River Road, Airmont, NY.
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