WILLIAM MARK ORLOWSKI

William Mark Orlowski, of Medina, OH, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020. He was born in Benton, IL on October 27, 1961 to William Matthew and Glenda Sue (Bowers) Orlowski.

Mark will be missed by his beloved wife, Lisa (Vacco) Orlowski; his mother, Glenda Sue; his brother, Michael T. (Deanna) Orlowski; his mother-in-law, Carol Strasser; his sister-in-law, Debbie (Mike Tewell) Vacco-Tewell; brother-in-law, Don (Kathy) Vacco and Richard (Mary-deceased) Vacco; nieces and nephews, Madison, Matthew, Shannon, Timmy, Kyle, Kevin, Bryan, Amber, Ashley, Dozer, Anthony and Ricky; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Bella, Gia, Ava, Lyla, Kiera, Super Kade, Conner, and Santino. Mark was an honorary uncle to so many more. He was a beloved and dear friend to so many people, too many to mention by name. With Mark, you knew how he felt about you, so those of you who knew him, will know how much your love and friendship always meant to him.

Mark was preceded in death by his father, William Matthew Orlowski; and his daughter, Brittney Faye Orlowski.

Mark was a Union Journeyman Painter. He was a craftsman, an artist, and an overall jack-of-all trades. Mark put his heart into everything he did. If a job was worth doing, it was worth doing right.

Mark lived and loved with his whole heart. People were his passion. He loved his daughter endlessly, and he was so proud of all of his nieces and nephews. The most important thing in Mark’s life was his love for his family, friends, and relationships. He loved and adored his wife with every fiber of his being. He also loved his brother, so very much. He could never have enough friends. Mark made friends wherever he went. He would lend a hand, or help you in a minute. Mark had a love for food, both cooking it, and especially eating it. He loved adventures on his motorcycle, and loved his time on Kentucky Lake on his boat. Mark enjoyed gardening and taking care of his surroundings. Everything he touched he made beautiful. Mark developed a love and passion for craft beer later in life, thanks to some very special friends. He loved the thrill of the hunt to find a new hazy, juicy IPA. No matter where he went, or what he did, he created fun, love, laughter, and joy.

Several celebrations of Mark’s life will be held in Ohio, Illinois, and Kentucky. Details will be posted and updated as they develop.

Mark’s care has been entrusted to Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 3477 Medina Road, Medina, OH 44256. The Ohio Celebration of Mark Orlowski’s Life will be held Sunday, July 5, 2020 at 2:30 PM at the Orlowski Home. We will begin with a prayer and hymn at 3:15 PM. Food, fun and drinks to follow. We will celebrate Mark’s life where he loved to be… doing the things he loved to do. Please bring a chair and any special drinks you may wish to have.

The Illinois Celebration of Mark's Life will be held Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 4:30PM at the Castellano home, 253 Forestview Ave. Wood Dale, IL. We will begin with a prayer at 5:30 PM. Food, fun and drinks to follow. We will celebrate Mark's life doing the things he loved to do. Please bring a chair and any special drinks you may wish to have.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Mark’s name to American Cancer Society, please direct your donation towards esophageal cancer, www.cancer.org and the University Hospital Seidman Cancer Center, www.uhhospitals.org/services/cancer-services/giving-to-uh-seidman .