Janet L. (Kellogg) Orlandi, 68, died Sunday, August 31, 2014 at home, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 2, 1946 in Westfield to the late Chester and Mary (Marcoullier) Kellogg. She has been a lifelong resident of Westfield, attended local schools and was a 1964 graduate of Westfield High School. Janet attended Westfield State College and received a certification in making Vestamayd Rugs and then taught classes in rug making at the Holyoke Evening School. She was a homemaker for many years raising her children. She worked at Jen-Coat for 17 years in inventory control and retired in 2001.
Janet enjoyed boating, fishing and crafting. She loved spending summers on the boat in Rhode Island with her family. The most enjoyment for Janet came from the time she spent with her grandchildren. She fought her long battle of cancer for her children and grandchildren. She leaves her husband of 48 years Bruce G. Orlandi, her son Bruce J. Orlandi and his wife Annette of Somers, CT, her daughter Deborah R. Yesu and her husband James of Westfield, her grandchildren Taylor and Lucas Orlandi and Silas and Samuel Yesu. She also leaves her siblings Arthur, Chester and his wife Susan, Eileen, Particia and Mary Ellen. Janet was pre-deceased by her sister Christine.
The funeral for Janet will be held on Thursday September 4th at 10 am from the Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5-8 pm. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Baystate VNA and Hospice, 50 Maple Street, Springfield, MA 01102 or the D’ Amour Center for Cancer Care, 3350 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01107.
