Orlando Anthony Dirl

Orlando Anthony Dirl Jr. (a.k.a. Tony) was born on July 4, 1969 in Chicago, IL to his parents, Orlando Edward Dirl Sr and Virginia Lee Lambert. Both parents preceded him in death. 

Orlando received his high school diploma from Carl Shurz High School and was a graduate of the Le Cordon Blue Cooking School. 

Orlando served in many capacities with Delta and American Airlines for many years. Orlando had a passion for culinary arts and was headed into a new direction in life, landing a current position with Levy Restaurants as a line chef. 

Orlando loved traveling and shopping. He also loved the Chicago lakefront and the city skyline. He had a huge love for different colognes and a variety of styles of sunglasses. Orlando was a fun loving individual, especially around those he loved dearly. 

Orlando leaves to cherish his memories: His four children - two sons, Kiyanni Nathan Dirl and Greg Earl Houston, and two daughters, Kennedy Mya Dirl and Janelle Capri Houston; four grandchildren, Vincent Valtierra, Amira Houston, Adriel Houston and Charm Brown; six siblings - four sisters, Trina Truewell, Bonnie Brown, Lorriel Brown and Lashonda Spearman, and two brothers, Jalal Spearman and Nykeese Dirl; his loving grandmother, Jerline Lambert (a.k.a. Mother Dear); a true best friend, Terrance Price; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.