In Memory of

Edward

R.

Orak

Obituary for Edward R. Orak

Edward Orak, 64, of Walnutport, PA, formerly of Fords, NJ, passed away in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg on March 18, 2018. He was the husband of the late Christine (LaVista) Orak who passed in 2000 and was the fiance of Jacqueline Lajewski for 16 years. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, he was a son of the late John and Anna (Tomas) Orak. He was an independent truck driver all his life and also worked for General Motors Corporation before retiring. He was a former member of Our Lady of Peace R. C. Church, Fords, NJ. He was a football fan with his favorite team being the "49ers" and he also enjoyed following NASCAR. Most important to Ed, was being with his family.

Survivors: He is survived by his daughters, Theresa Orak and her spouse, Lisa Mazza of Riverside, NJ; Michelle Orak of Mesa, AZ; his fiance, Jacqueline and her daughter, Julie Grande of Walnutport; brother, John M. Orak and his wife, Stephanie of Ithaca, NY; sister, Mary Petyo and her husband, John of Ft. Myers, FL; 3 nieces and 6 nephews and many great nieces and nephews.

Services: Funeral Service arrangements are pending and will be announced shortly. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Linden, NJ. Local Arrangements are entrusted to JAMES FUNERAL HOME, Bethlehem, PA. Offer online condolences at www.jamesfuneralhome.org.

Contributions: In memory of Edward, donations may be made to: THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION, 1701 N BEAUREGARD STREET ALEXANDRIA, VA