Steven J. Oriani, Jr., 87, of Manchester, NH, died Tuesday, December 20, 2016 in Mt. Carmel Nursing Home in Manchester. He was born in Boston, MA on September 1, 1929, a son of the late Steven J. and Corinne (Gandolfi) Oriani, Sr. Mr. Oriani had been a resident of Manchester for the past several years, formerly living in Londonderry, NH for many years. He was US Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He had been employed as a truck driver with the Teamster's Union. He was an avid woodworker.
He is survived by three sons, Robert Oriani of Londonderry, NH, James Oriani of Salisbury, NH, and David Oriani of Londonderry; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; his brother, William Oriani of Texas; his sister, Phyllis Guidoboni of Epping, NH; he was predeceased by two sons, Edward Oriani, and Steven Oriani, III; and his wife Eleanor (Limosani) Oriani in 2015.
Following cremation, he will be buried next to his wife in Holy Cross Cemetery, Gilcreast Road, Londonderry in the Spring. The Peabody Funeral Homes of Derry and Londonderry are assisting the family with arrangements.