Dr. Richard E. Orose, 67, of Avondale, died July 9, surrounded by his family at Christiana Hospital in Newark.
He was a Villanova University and Hahnemann School of Medicine graduate. Rich served at St. Agnes Hospital in South Philadelphia, as an attending physician and later in private practice for 23 years. Rich’s personal interests included traveling, cooking, and caring for his family.
Rich provided careful attention, a positive outlook, and healing capability to every patient, through hospital rounds, house calls, or middle-of-the-night calls. Rich also served as scoutmaster of Cub Scout Pack 500, scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 464, Havertown and a medical officer and consultant for Resica Falls Boy Scout Reservation.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Patricia (Prosperi); his sons and daughters-in-law Richard and Kelly, Chris and Mariah, Jonathan and Aneta, and Jamie and Rachael; grandchildren Richard, Ceallaigh, Jonathan, Kora, Jackson, and Juliette; great grandchild Jakob; niece, Jenifer (Brian) Sullivan, and great nephews Jacob and Jason. Also surviving is extended family in Hungary.
He was preceded in death by his father, Imre; his mother, Elizabeth; in-laws David Jr. and Alma Prosperi; and brother-in-law, David Prosperi III.
You may visit with his family and friends from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday, July 14, at the Assumption BVM Church, 300 State Road in West Grove. His funeral mass will follow at 11. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations to one of the following charities: Indiana University - South Bend, School of Medicine, 1234 Notre Dame Ave., South Bend, IN 46617; Villanova Singers, 800 E. Lancaster Ave., Villanova, PA 19085; Covenant House - New York, 460 W 41st St., New York, NY 10036; Covenant House – Philadelphia, 31 E. Armat St., Philadelphia, PA 19144.
Online condolences may be may by visiting www.griecocares.com
Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco funeral Home iun Kennett Square.
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