John Orkwis

John Orkwis, 91, who will be forever missed and always in our hearts, died peacefully in his sleep New Years Day 2010. He was born on Friday the 13th, December 1918 in Flushing, Queens, New York. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during World War II in the European Theater. Retired from Edward Weck & Co., he worked as a machinist making surgical instruments. He enjoyed golf, playing with his grandchildren, wonderword puzzles and his neighbor’s visits. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 64 years Jane Kasprzak; daughters Victoria, Virginia, Jayne; sons John and Paul; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He will be buried at the Jacksonville National Cemetery with a private gathering of family, friends and neighbors to follow at his home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the University of Florida Dr. Help fund at www.drhelp.org. Please sign the family’s online register book at www.broadusraines.com. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.