Dennis Ernest Orlando of Churchville, an award winning artist, an innovative pioneer in digital fine art, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2014, surrounded by his family at his home. He was 58.

He was the beloved husband of Marie McDonough Orlando for 32 years. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Theresa Giaccio Orlando and the late Fiorentino Orlando.

Dennis was a resident of Churchville for the past 13 years and formerly lived in Ivyland, PA.

Dennis was trained as both a fine artist and commercial graphic designer. Dennis was responsible for setting up one of the East Coast’s first digital design studios.
Considered by many in the international art establishment to be a Master of Contemporary Fine Art, his paintings have been exhibited in museums, galleries, online and published in over thirty books and dozens of magazines. He enjoyed experimenting by combining both his traditional and digital tools in creating his inspirational original art.

In addition to his beloved wife and mother, he is survived by his three children, Thomas, Lisa Marie, and Ryan Orlando. He is also survived by his two brothers, Tony Orlando and his wife, Cindy, Greg Orlando and his wife, Cheryl, and his sister, Deborah Orlando.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Friday, May 16, 2014, from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM and to the Funeral Service 11:00 AM at Davisville Church, 325 Street Road, Southampton, PA 18966.

Interment will take place at Union Cemetery, Richboro.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Orlando Children’s Educational Fund, C/O Police and Fire Credit Union, 901 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107