QUEENSBURY – Mark E. Orlosky, 55, of Queensbury, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, May 15, 2016.
Born on April 22, 1961, in Casablanca, Morocco, he was the son of the late Richard and Patricia (Hess) Orlosky.
On October 31, 1996, he married Colleen Lindsay in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Mark was a Technical Supervisor for Frontier Communications. He also owned and operated Sound Designs with his son, Brandon.
He was a well-known local musician currently playing keyboard with “Dirt Cheap”. He and Brandon occasionally played together and worked together setting up sound systems for other bands. Mark was a private pilot and owned a Cessna 172 and was a member of Aircraft Pilots Association.
He enjoyed vacationing in the Bahamas and helping anyone with anything at all. Mark loved sitting at the bar at the Harvest, having a Maker’s Mark Manhattan, served by his favorite bartender, Jayme.
Besides his parents, Mark was predeceased by his brother, Paul.
He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Colleen Orlosky of Queensbury; his son, Brandon Orlosky of Queensbury; his brothers and sisters, Matthew Orlosky of Johnstown, John Orlosky of Amsterdam, Luke Orlosky of Richardson, Texas, Jake Orlosky of Ventura, California, David Orlosky and his wife, Dawn, serving overseas with the US Navy, his twin sister Melissa Warren of Gloversville his sister, Rebecca Pecorino and her husband, Tony of Saratoga, Rachel Orlosky Apunte and her companion, Kirk of Albany, Lorena Orlosky of Los Angeles, CA, Martha Figueroa and her husband, Jorge of Gloversville; his father and mother in law, James and JoAnn Lindsay of Kingsbury; his sister in law, Erin Siaulnski and her husband, Stephen of Argyle; his brother in law Daniel Lindsay of Kingsbury; Mema; his much loved 28 nieces and nephews; as well as several cousins; and his beloved dogs, Larry, Gizmo and Macie.
Friends may call on Saturday, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Gospel Lighthouse Church on LaCrosse Street in Hudson Falls.
A service of remembrance will follow at 6 p.m. at the church, with Pastor Paul Mead, officiating.
Burial will be private.
A tribute to Mark, by his band Dirt Cheap, will take place Saturday at 10 p.m. at Sandy’s Clam Bar in Glens Falls.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to the Mark Orlosky Music Scholarship Fund, Attention C. Meher, GHS Business Office, 234 Lincoln St., Gloversville, NY 12078 or an animal charity of one’s choice.
Thoughts and prayers to Mark’s family. Such sad news. May Mark Rest in Peace..
Mark will truly be missed. Sorry for your loss.
My sincerest condolences to all of Mark’s family, friends, and band mates. Many blessings to all and Peace.
We have known the Orlosky family most of our lives and have known Mark as family. We are deeply saddened.
I worked for Mark for a very short period of time, but just that short period of time was enough to instill in me what a great guy he was. Someone of his caliber and character has a far and wide impact. May there be more like him to help improve the lives of those around them as he did with me.
Shocking and deeply saddening news. Mark had an enormous impact on my life from the years we worked together in the 1980s. Very smart, good sense of humor, and talented in many different ways – I always felt very indebted to him. My sincerest condolences to Mark’s family and bandmates.
It’s a long and winding road we travel upon and you my friend will be greatly missed. Too soon a turn-off, too soon a stop. Condolences to the family. He is still here and on that one soulful note, you will know he is smiling upon us all. S
My sincere condolences to the entire family of whom I have known, worked with, played music with for many years.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stephen Pellegrino
Royal Palm Beach, FL
Luke and Family, we are very sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Deeply saddened by Mark’s sudden passing. He is such a great guy. I worked with him at Frontier and he was a friend to everyone. Can’t think of anyone that didn’t get along with him. My condolences to Mark’s family, friends and band mates. Mark will truly be missed.
Colleen, there are no words. I’m sending my deepest heartfelt sympathy your way. You and Mark are in my prayers.
Matt and Family , Sorry to hear of Mark’s passing our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Dave&Terry Myzal
Mauldin,SC
To my Orlosky cousins, so sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to you and your families at this time of sorrow. With love from Kathy Martz.
To Mark’s family,
I am so sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. I have many fond memories playing music with Mark and good times at FMCC. My prayers go out to you all.
God Bless,
Tim Burton