Antonia Orlando

Antonia "Toni" Orlando, age 62, died peacefully at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit after a long illness. She was born on February 5, 1951 in Valleluce, Italy; the daughter of Francesco and Maria DiCicco. Her family immigrated to the United States in 1955 and settled in St. Clair Shores, where she has been a lifelong resident. She attended St. Joan of Arc Elementary School and graduated Regina High School in 1969. Toni was employed at Blue Cross-Blue Shield after graduation. In 1972, she married Frederick Orlando at St. Lucy Catholic Church in St. Clair Shores. Fred and Toni owned and operated the 7-Eleven store at the corner of Jefferson and Shook Roads in Harrison Township. Toni enjoyed cooking, gardening and canning. She and her mom would put up 200-300 quarts of tomatoes every year. The Sunday spaghetti dinner was a legacy started by her mother and continues today. Toni was active in all of her children's activities from being a "school mom" to being an avid fan at their sporting events. Her grandchildren brought her much happiness and joy. She devoted her life to her family and her church. Toni is survived by her loving husband, Fred; their four sons, Anthony (Sheri), Frank (Meghann), Michael (Abby) and Frederick (Allison); three grandchildren, James, Maria and Katelyn; and her father, Francesco DiCicco. She was predeceased by her mother, Maria DiCicco. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday and 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday at the A. H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Avenue at Vernier Road in Grosse Pointe Woods. The Holy Rosary will be recited at 7 o'clock Sunday evening. Her body will lie instate on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until mass begins at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 21620 Greater Mack at Overlake in St. Clair Shores. Monsignor G. Michael Bugarin will officiate. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township. The family has suggested memorial contributions be made to Celiac Disease Foundation, 20350 Ventura Boulevard, #240; Woodland Hills, CA 91364.

Funeral Home:

A. H. Peters Funeral Home of Grosse Pointe

20705 Mack Avenue

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

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