Vincent Orelski, Jr., 85, of Erie, passed away Tuesday November 17, 2015 at Rolling Fields Eldercare Community following a lengthy illness. He was born in Erie on December 20, 1929 a son of the late Vincent, Sr. and Bertha Zukowski Orelski.
Vincent worked in various positions throughout the Erie area and enjoyed fishing.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Leo, John and Joseph Orelski and two sisters, Josephine LaPaglia and Jennie Pelkowski.
Survivors include one brother, Anthony Orelski of Erie; one sister, Stella Abata of Erie; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to a funeral service at the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home Inc., 5000 Wattsburg Rd., on Thursday at 1:30 p.m.. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to the ANNA Shelter, 1555 E. 10th St., Erie, 16511.