John Orifice, 88, of East Haven, died Aug. 5. He was born June 23, 1925 in New Haven to the late Dominic and Adelaide (Brino) Abate.

John was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp, and served in World War II, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Amphibious Fleet Marine Force, South Pacific. He retired as a truck driver for Teamster Local 443.

John was the former secretary of the Elm City Motorcycle Division, and a former member of the New Haven Auxiliary Police Motorcycle Division. He was also a member of the Founders of the Cardiac Caring and Sharing group at the Veterans Affairs Medical Hospital and a member of the Northford Volunteer Fire Department.

The family extends a special thanks to Apple Rehabilitation in Guilford for their kind and compassionate care.

John is survived by his loving wife of 27 years Irene (Upton) Orifice and his children Mackey Granata and her husband Anthony of North Branford, Marie Warner and her husband Allen, and Patricia Santos, all of East Haven, Rosemary Brezicki and her husband Rudy of Northford, Barbara Franco and her husband Mike of Branford, Jackie Roy of Wallingford, Rinaldo Orifice and his wife Kay of Louisiana; and his step-children Deborah Bunnell of New Haven, Cindy Bouley and Susan Eburg, both of East Haven. John is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren; and a sister Betty Petrillo of Waterford. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son John A. Orifice; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers Orlando “Burt,” Edward “Eddie,” and Rinaldo “Lenny” Orifice; and his sisters Mary Streeto, Mildred Pisani, Eleanor Gambardella and Anna Mellotti.

Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service with military honors on Friday, Aug. 9 at 10 a.m. in All Saints Cemetery, North Haven. The Clancy Funeral Home, East Haven, is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.clancyfuneralhome.com for online memorial tributes.