Orlando Escobales Obituary (1948

Orlando Escobales age 72, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Norwalk Hospital after battling diabetes for many years. He was born on June 15, 1948 in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico to Juan Santos Escobales and Maria Antonia Soto. In 1988 Orlando met and married his beautiful wife the love of his live Tomasa Escobales and she in turn loved him dearly and he joined her family consisting of many children, grand children and great grand children. Orlando was employed with Jacob Brothers for over 20 years, he was a dedicated and hard worker. Orlando was a musician familiar with many instruments his favorite being the guitar. He enjoyed singing and playing the guitar for his wife and family members during dinner and special events. He also wrote his own music, he was particularly fond of Jibara music and would join Mariachis as they passed by our restaurant table. Orlando had an amicable and witty demeanor, he was known for making everyone feel like family. He quickly made many lifelong friends and strong bonds with his step family whom he loved dearly. Orlando loved to cheer people up with his jokes and talk about his hometown in Puerto Rico. Orlando was an amazing father and a loving husband, he was a devoted husband to his wife Tomasa whom he loved very much. Orlando leaves to Cherish his memory his two children Orlando Escobales Jr., and Marilyn Escobales, his loving wife, step children and a host of family and friends A celebration of Orlando's life will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Baker Funeral Services Chapel, 84 South Main Street, Norwalk, CT. Per Orlando's wishes he asked that he be buried alongside his mother in Puerto Rico. In Lieu of Flowers, the family requests that donations be made to his final destination. Due to the Covid pandemic there is a small capacity for viewing. We kindly ask that you limit your visit to 10 minutes to pay your final respects. Services will also be broadcasted via Zoom, Meeting ID: 993 8745 9550 Password: 759612