Orlando Sanchez Obituary

Orlando B. Sanchez MT. PLEASANT - Orlando B. Sanchez, 86, of Mt. Pleasant, SC died suddenly on June 29th, 2016, while traveling in Ireland. Orlando was born in Cuba in 1930. He came to Pennsylvania in 1953 where he attended Temple University and practiced dentistry. He retired and moved to Isle of Palms in 1995. Since 1974 he has been an avid rose gardener. He was a member of the Horticultural Society and the Charleston-Low Country Rose Society as well as a certified Consulting Rosarian and a certified Master Gardener from the Clemson University Extension. Orlando was very fond of music especially opera. He could often be seen ushering people to their seats at many venues in Charleston. He was an active member of Stella Maris Church on Sullivan's Island. A Memorial Mass will be held in his honor on Saturday, September 10th at 10:00 am. His remains will rest at Myrtle Hill Gardens in Tampa, Florida. Please make any memorial contributions to the Saint Vincent DePaul Charity. Orlando is sadly missed by his faithful dachshund Tristan and his partner of many years, Tom. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston