Recently I learned that an Orshoski cousin has written a book. Another Orshoski descendant is the author of several children's books. It got me to thinking that if Great Grandpa Joe Orshoski had not gotten on that ship and come to America, we would not be here!
Grandpa Joe worked in coal mines in two states, before moving to Bay Bridge to work at the Medusa Cement plant. In 1919, his first wife died and left him with several sons.
He then married again, and had two daughters, and inherited a stepdaughter. The second marriage lasted over 50 years!
Orshoski descendants have worked in a variety of fields, including:
Education
Travel
Sales
Libraries
Physical therapy
Plumbing
Construction
Nursing
Restaurant management
Electrical engineering
Engineering
Law enforcement
Cement production
Sanitary engineering
Military
Banking
Hospitality and Entertainment
just to name a few. It is mind boggling to think that we all would not be here if Grandpa Joe had not made that long, long voyage in the early 1900s! We honor our Orshoski ancestors and thank them for their bravery and work ethic!
*Note: Of course each of us have many different lines from which we descend! The Orshoski family was just "in my heart" today!
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