Frank Pasquale D’Orio, 86, Former Norwalk Fire Inspector

Frank Pasquale D’Orio, 86, of Stratford, died on Tuesday, January 14, 2013 at Lord Chamberlain, Stratford. Born in Norwalk, the son of the late Frank J. and Mary (Dugan) D’Orio, he was the husband of the late Doris (Andresen) D’Orio. 

Serving in the Navy during WWII and the Army National Guard during the Korean War, Frank was a Fire Fighter and Fire Inspector for 30 years with the Norwalk Fire Dept.  He enjoyed all outdoor activities.

Frank is survived by his son Frank A. D’Orio and his wife Anne, of Stratford, 5 loving grandchildren  and 9 cherished great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter Linda Jean D’Orio and a sister Mildred Bogdany.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, January 19 at St. Matthew Church, 216 Scribner Ave, Norwalk. Burial to be held privately.  His family will receive friends on Friday from 4 to 8 PM at the Magner Funeral Home, 12 Mott Ave, Norwalk. Memorial donations may be made to: Swim Across The Sound c/o St Vincent’s Med Ctr, 2800 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06606.  For directions or online guestbook, please go to: Magnerfuneralhome.com