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Grace Orlando, 81, of Lambertville, MI, died Monday, February 13, 2017, in her home.  Born November 13, 1935, in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of Angelo and Giovannia (Maniaci) Genna.  Grace married Peter Orlando on October 13, 1956.  He preceded her in death on May 5, 1992. Grace was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, where she was active in the Keen-Ager and at one time lead the grief support group. Grace was an amazing cook and loved to watch the Food Network Channel.  She also enjoyed camping, mystery trips, bowling, bingo and game shows.  Grace also volunteered at Flower Hospital in the Pulmonary Rehab Unit for several years.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Jacqueline (David) Lewis and Paula (Anthony) Williamson; grandchildren, Jacob and Matthew Lewis and Jessica (Darryl) Mason; and soon to be great grandson; twin brother, Angelo (Angie) Genna; sisters, Elizabeth (Robert) Wilds, Rose Pecnik, Mary (Jerry) Carnaghi and Frances Prainito; and several nieces and nephews. Grace was also preceded in death by a sister, Teresa Adamo and 2 brothers, Robert and John Genna.

Visitation will be held from 3-8 pm, Friday, February 17, 2017, at the Michael W. Pawlak Funeral Home, 1640 Smith Rd. (at Jackman) Temperance, MI.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am, Saturday, February 18, 2017, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 8330 Lewis Avenue, Temperance, MI, where she will lie in state after 10:00 am.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  Memorials may be made to Promedica Hospice.   www.pawlakfuneralhome.com