Joseph F. Oros' Obituary
Joseph F. Oros, age 93, of Seaford, DE, formerly of Cleveland, OH, passed away September 11, 2008 at the Methodist Manor House in Seaford. He was born October 26, 1914 in Cleveland, OH, son of the late Albert and Mabel (Shaw) Oros.
Mr. Oros was employed by the Cleveland, OH Police Department for 33 years retiring in 1970 as a Detective; he was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. Mr. Oros was inducted into the Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame. While playing for Collinwood High School team, he was named to the All American High School Basketball Team. He was a sports enthusiast.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Helen (Forcash) Oros; a son, Norman R. Oros and wife Mary of Lutherville, MD; three grandsons, Mark (Heidi) Oros of Ithica, NY, David (Marla) Oros of Baltimore, MD, and Matthew (Tam) Oros of Cockeysville, MD; three great-grandsons Ryan, Tyler and Erik; and five great-granddaughters, Rebecca, Hannah, Sarah, Heather and Maggie.
A Memorial Service will be held Monday, September 22, 2008, 7:00 PM, at the Methodist Manor House, 1001 Middleford Road, Seaford, DE. Interment will be private. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Clarksville Chapel, Clarksville, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Methodist Manor House Benevolent Fund, 1001 Middleford Road, Seaford, DE 19973.
Send online condolences to: [email protected]
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