Dominick "Dom" Orband, 91, of Yorktown, VA. died on March 23, 2019, after a five year battle with Alzheimer's.
Dom was born in Binghamton, N. Y. to Italian immigrants, Bartholomew and Antoinette Orband. He was the eighth of ten children. Dom joined the US Navy in 1944. He served on various Naval vessels that had wartime engagements in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He proudly served until he retired in 1966 as a Chief Petty Officer, Commissary Steward. After retirement from the US Navy, Dom had a very successful career as a life insurance agent with Shenandoah Life Insurance Company. Dom achieved the honor of being part of the Million Dollar Round table.
Dom was a very active parishioner of St. Pius X Church, Norfolk, where he coordinated many Navy breakfasts, Spaghetti dinners and the kitchen duties for the May Festivals. He was a member of both the Men's Club and the Knights of Columbus.
Dom is survived by his wife of 68 years, Virginia Orband, his son, Jim (Debbie), his daughter, Lisa (Aaron), and four grandchildren and his sister, Rachael. Dom is predeceased by his eldest son, Henry.
A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at 11 AM at St Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 315 Harris Grove Lane, Yorktown, VA 23692. Burial following Mass at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, 6309 East Virginia Beach Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23502 at approximately 2 PM.
Nothing was more important to Dom than family. He was the best father, a true friend and loving husband. May he rest in peace.
Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel assisting the family. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity.
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