Walter J. Orlowski of Mattituck died on Dec. 31, 2025, at home. He was 95 years old.
He was born on Oct. 25, 1930, in Mattituck to Michael Orlowski and Mary (Kurezewski) Orlowski. He was the youngest and last living of nine siblings. He was a graduate of Mattituck High School, class of 1948, and proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War from 1951 to 1954.
He is survived by Sharon and Chad Mello of Mattituck, Sandra and Chris Cyprus of Mattituck, David and Hannah Orlowski of Albany, Georgia, and John Orlowski of Summerfield, North Carolina; 10 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
A funeral mass will take place at a later date at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Mattituck, and interment will be at the Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to East End Hospice would be appreciated. DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold is serving the family.
