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Obituary: Gregory Michael Orihel

Gregory Michael Orihel, 59, of Summerville, husband of Veronica T. (Beitch) Orihel, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2013 at Summerville Medical Center.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 9 o’clock AM at St. John the Beloved Catholic Church, 28 Sumter Avenue, Summerville. A reception will follow at Madden Hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent for glioblastoma research to Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, Duke University Medical Center, DUMC Box 3624, Durham, NC 27710 or donate online at www.cancer.duke.edu/btc. Alternatively, memorials may be sent to The Caring House, 2625 Pickett Rd., Durham, NC 27705 or donate online at The Caring House Gifts That Give Back

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Greg was born on February 4, 1954 in Butler, PA son of the late Joseph Nicholas Orihel and Hazel (Rodgers) Orihel. Greg was retired from the United States Navy.. He was a member of St. John the Beloved Catholic Church where he served as a Eucharist Minister. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the outdoors.

Surviving in addition to his wife Veronica are: One Brother: Nicholas V. Orihel of Sandpoint, Idaho; Aunt & Uncle: Betty & John Homa of Butler, Pennsylvania.

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A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com.

ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 S. MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843) 873-4040.


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