John J. Orben – 94, of Stoneham and formerly of Wakefield and North Reading, died Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Life Care Center Nursing in Stoneham. He was the loving husband of 69 years to the late Mildred G. (Deveau) Orben, who died this past January.
Born in Andover, MA on June 19, 1928, he was the son of the late Lilley and Mary L. (Henault) Orben. He was raised in North Reading and attended North Reading Public Schools. John was a U.S. Korean War Veteran, he was a SFC and he served from 1952 to 1955.
John worked for Evans Shoe in Wakefield, he later worked for the Town of North Reading Public Works for almost 40 years as the Highway Supervisor. He retired in 1992.
He enjoyed playing cards and bingo. He loved taking long rides along the countryside stopping for a bite to eat with his wife Millie. They both enjoyed going to the North Reading Senior Center for many years, where John called bingo and he drove the Senior van.
John is survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be held in Forest Glade Cemetery in Wakefield on Tuesday, August 16 at 10:30 AM. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice. www.croswellfuneralhome.com
God Bless You Johnny “ Millie put on the meat and potatoes I’m coming home “
Sorry to hear that you left us and hope to see you on the other side.
My condolences to the family. Al around great guy always good to me when I needed help. God bless
I am Family and I just found this out tonight, He is and will always be good man John and I go back along way. Love you cuz will see you again some day. Take care of Milly and say hello to rest of our Family. The Orben, Rinaldi and the McIntire’s are waiting for you to call bingo.
Amen! Thank you for notifying me Sandra. He was my last living uncle and he was the best. Now my dad has both of his brothers and sisters with him. Thank you for standing in the line for him and being sure that he gets to be expected he deserves. God bless you!
Uncle Johnny. I love you so much. You are the last of Daddy’s brothers and if it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t have had anybody to walk me down the aisle. I remember the day I asked you, and you were proud as a peacock. You rest in peace now Soldier! God bless you! I’ll see you on the other side one day. Save a place for me and say hi to Auntie Millie for me.
Condolences to family , my Patriot Guard Rider Sister ,Mustang Woman and friends ❤️ Thank for your service John .