Obituary of Orlando Sanchez

Orlando Sanchez, 65, of Haverstraw, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Saturday, November 5, 2022. He was born on January 11, 1957 in Villalba, Puerto Rico to Andrea Otero and Justino Sanchez. He graduated from Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico in May 1986. On December 13, 1986, he married his wife Maria and moved to Haverstraw, NY where they were blessed with 2 children.  

Orlando worked at Rockland Community College for many years, as well as for North Rockland Central School District and Helen Hayes Hospital. He loved to run, read, and to help others. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, and friend.  

Orlando is survived by his wife Maria Sanchez, his daughter Janice Sanchez (Michael), his son Orlando Sanchez (Stephanie), his grandchildren, his brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, mother in law, cousins, nieces, nephews, and uncle.

Mass will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, 10am, at St. Peter St. Mary Church in Haverstraw, NY.