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Stephen James Orzell

February 5, 1941 ~ May 9, 2019

ROCKY MOUNT - Stephen James Orzell, age 78, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Born in Broome County, NY on February 5, 1941, he was the son of the late Stephen Albert Orzell and Anna Agnes Skope Orzell. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Marsh. Stephen was a graduate of Clarkson School of Technology in Potsdam, NY and received his MBA from Syracuse University. He was a corporate nomad who enjoyed living and traveling in this great country. Stephen was retired from Honeywell International after 42 years of service. He was a quiet man but had a passion for knowledge, his family and especially his grandsons. Stephen especially enjoyed the camaraderie he had with the "Choir Boys" from St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Stephen leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife of 55 years, Ramona Stockwell Orzell; son, Brian J. Orzell and wife, Stacey, of Goshen, NY; and daughter, Lisa Orzell of Mishawka, IN. He is also survived by grandsons, Jason Orzell, Dylan Kronewitter, and Eric Orzell; and niece, Chrissie Inman and husband, Kai. A Celebration of Stephen's Life will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 1:30 PM at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 301 S. Circle Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Father George Greer officiating. A reception will follow the service in the Commons Area of St. Andrews Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 301 S. Circle Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Service St. Andrew's Episcopal Church 301 S. Circle Drive Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-443-2070 --> | Thursday 5/16, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm A Celebration of Stephen's Life will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 1:30 PM at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 301 S. Circle Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Father George Greer officiating. Reception St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Commons Area 301 S. Circle Drive Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Thursday 5/16, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm A reception will follow the service in the Commons Area of St. Andrews Episcopal Church.

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  1. I was sorry to read of Steve’s passing. Steve and I became friends while working at Honeywell where we shared stories of children, music (Allman Brothers album cover) and the goodness of life. Steve was such a good guy with a kind soul. It was with great privilege that I called Steve my friend.

  2. To the family, I am so sorry for your loss this late. Steve was a great friend during our work at Honeywell. He always helped keep focus on what was important on work as well as personal lives. He is missed forever.


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