Irene (Malanima) Orselli, a lifetime member of Assumption Parish, died Wednesday, Aug. 23 of natural causes. She was 103.
Mrs. Orselli was born Nov. 1, 1904 in Pratto, Italy, and after moving to the area at age six, attended Assumption grade school, graduating from Roosevelt High School. In 1922, she married Frank Clovis, who died in 1970. She then married Victor Orselli in 1979. He died in 1992.
Mrs. Orselli owned and operated Smitty’s Restaurant in the St. Johns area for many years.
Survivors include niece Shirley Hansen and nephews Dan and Michael Millen. Remembrances may be made to a charity of one’s choice.