Tony I. Oreskovich
May 9, 1935 ~ December 28, 2010
Resided in:
Pueblo, CO
Dr. Tony I. 'Reskie' Oreskovich passed away suddenly on December 28, 2010, at the age of 75. Preceded in death by his parents, Orma and Berry Oreskovich, he is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Rosalie; children, Dr. Tony G. (Celeste) Oreskovich, Mark Oreskovich, Mary Oreskovich (Richard Warner), and Susan (Ken) Gornick; cherished grandchildren, Hannah, Jakob, Olivia and Molly Oreskovich, and Paul Joseph Gornick; numerous cousins and many dear friends.
A football and baseball standout at Pueblo Catholic High School, Tony also excelled on the diamond at Regis University. He graduated from the Creighton University School of Dentistry and served as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force. For 50 years, Tony stood beside the dental chair, treating his patients with compassion – as recently as one week before his death. He was devoted and loyal to those patients, his friends, his staff, and above all, his family. Reskie never backed down from a challenge, and to his last breath, never complained. The legacy of his hands and heart shines in the smiles of countless Puebloans, and through the beautiful stained-glass windows he created throughout the city. His extraordinary life force was deeply felt and will be sorely missed.
Visitation, from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, Montgomery & Steward Funeral Home. Mass, 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31, St. Joseph Parish, 1145 S. Aspen Rd. in Blende. Interment to follow, Roselawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers and food, the family requests that contributions be made to the St. Joseph Parish New Building Fund or Evolution Baseball through Montgomery & Steward Funeral Directors, 1317 N. Main St., Pueblo, CO 81003. Online condolences, MontgomerySteward.com
Tony Oreskovich was my dentist in the 1970’s. He was also a dear friend that I admired. As a pharmaceutical salesman and patient, it always was a good day to see him.
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Oreskovich Family!
I was a patient of your fathers and admired him very much! Such a great man and wonderful family! My deepest sympathy for the loss of such a wonderful man!!!!
Dear Tony & Family,
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family. The Holy Sacrifice of a Latin Mass will be offered for your Dad at St. Matthew’s Cathedral in Washington, DC. President John F. Kennedy’s funeral Mass was celebrated in the Cathedral on November 25, 1963.
The Ramon Roldan Family and David Bevington Family
My thoughts are with you Tony and your family. Loosing your Dad is hard–peace.
Mark – I was saddened to hear about the death of your father. May he rest in peace and may you always keep him in your heart. My sympathy to you and your family.
Oreskovich family:We are so sorry for your loss Tony was very dear to us.We were very happy that Tony got to see Mandi get married.It really meant alot to us that Tony and Susie were there you all have seen her grow up since she was 4 years old.I’m so sorry we were not to able to attend the services as we were in Texas with grandkids.
My heart aches for all of you.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. He was so special!
Dr. Tony passed just days before my mom, Dorothy Skerjanec, passed.
My daughter, Nicole (Hobson) Quintana, 9 months pregnant, due on New Years Eve, called to tell me the news. We were all so very saddened. I told my mom, who was in the Life Care Center at that time. God called Dorothy home on
New Year’s Eve.
Because arrangements needed to be made for mom & Nicole gave birth to a beautiful baby girl that following Monday, I didn’t have a moment to offer my sincerest condolences to you and all of your family. So now it is time.
Because of Dr. Tony, all of my children, now adults, have beautiful smiles and very fond memories of this cute little guy with lots of BIG HUGS for his patients…
I know that Heaven has two beautiful new Angels!
God Bless All of You,
Doris (Skerjanec) Reid
Dr. O was the shining light in a wonderful community. He will be sorely missed. My heartfelt sympathies to everyone in the family. May his memory live on in the community organizations he supported.
I didn’t learn of Dr. O’s passing until this morning at the office. I cried through my dental cleaning. I loved that man so much. I have only been a patient for about 2 months, but from the minute he came in to meet me I was in love. The forehead kisses, the hugs and gentle voice made me feel like my dad was there. I send my love, my prayers to all his family, all the awesome staff at the Dental Office, and all of the patients who will miss him so much.I cried all the way home just thinking I won’t see him until we meet in heaven. God Bless You Dr. O. With Love, Gail French
To the entire Oreskovich Family:
Your dad had been my dentist for 41 years and everytime I went to see him he treated me like I was the only person in the place….I adored him. May he rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mary and Mark, my deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family.
Sincere sympathy to your family from Gordon and Helen Murley Pueblo, Jeff, Chicago, IL, Mark, Roswell, NM and Kevin, Vermillion, SD.
Dr O was an amazing man… We can remember everyone going to see him at the dental office and he always had such a big smile and so happy to be there..he would always say see u next time and good to see u sweetie.. We would also see him infront of his house working in the yard or at school functions with his grandchildren.. and he would still have the biggest smile, he was a very happy man…he will sadly be missed
To Rosalie, Tony, Mark, Mary and Susan and the Oreskovich families, our deepest condolences on the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. He is obvious that he was devoted husband and father, and will be missed by many who knew him. He was known to the community as a great dentist, businessman, friend, and a charitable human being. May he have eternal peace with our Lord. Rich Krilich Family and the Krilich Brothers Orchestra.
He was a good man,My thoughts and prayers go out to the Oreskovich family
Dr. Tony and his son took care of my son Anthony Gratton during his years in high school and college even though he lived in California. He always wanted to see Dr. Tony for his dental care when he came to visit me. After he graduated from college and was on his own Anthony often asked me about Dr. Tony and recalled how much fun it was to see him when he visited. My Anthony died 18 months ago due to a heart condition. I’m sure he was one of the people who welcomed Dr. Tony to Paradise. Thank you Dr. Tony. My condolences to the family.
To The Oreskovich Family,
I just want to send my sincere condolences to you at this sad time. Dr. Tony Sr gave me my first opportunity in the dental field, and I always knew I was learning from the best. From how to make a patient feel like a member of the family, to how to adequately keep the mirror out of the way, Dr. Tony was always giving of himself. I used his common sense advice a lot in hygiene school and subsequently in private practice. Although my time in the office wasn’t long, the lessons he taught about life in general will last a lifetime.
Just some thoughts from all of us in the District. It is always a trying time when death comes to call. Just remember the happy times and it will go easier.
So terribly sorry to hear of your fathers’ passing.
The Union Avenue Historic District Board Members.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and staff. Dr O will be greatly missed by our family.
Dr Tony was an awesome dentist and one of the kindest, most caring persons I have ever met. He was always smiling and always treated everyone with respect. Tony is gone from this place, but we all know he is with the Lord in heaven. I pray the Lord gives you the strength to make it through this difficult time. you are a strong family, you will do well.
Our deepest sympathy to the Oreskovich family and staff. We will miss this truly wonderful man.
Not only was Dr. O a great dentist, he was a great person who always made me feel special and appreciated when I went into the office. He would hold my hand and kiss my forehead and we would sit and talk and he was just a great great person. All men should be like him. I will miss him terribly the office will not be the same when I got there. My prayers go out to his family. Know that his spirit will live on. We will never forget Dr. Tony. Mary beth
Tony was an outstanding person. I will miss him greatly.
My sympathy to the entire family.
Some of our fondest memories of living on University Cir. in Pueblo, were those of being neighbors of the Oreskovich family. Tony was so loved by everyone and will be missed. He was quite the craftsman, and if George (Hayes) was ever in need of borrowing an occasional tool, Tony was the first one asked. I remember all the beautiful cedar interior, the stained glass, etc. that kept Tony busy whenever he had spare time. It has been 30 years since our family moved away, but we have many cherished memories of when our children were growing up in that neighborhood. Tony was a great dad and friend to all the little ones!
We (and our daughter, Lori) had every intention of driving down this morning for the funeral; however, the overnight snow storm made that impossible. Our son, Michael, was able to attend; and he just called to say the church was overflowing. Of course, it would be… Tony deserved that!
Our deepest sympathy to your family, and may God bless you all.
Dr. Tony had such a kind and gentle soul. I looked forward to seeing him on our dental visits knowing he’d always stop to ask how everyone was doing and give me a hug. He was such a genuine loving person. We appreciate the gentle care from both Dr. Tony Sr and Jr all these years and will miss Sr’s easy going, relaxed way of making everyone feel valued and loved.
I surely will miss you Dr. O. When i would go into the office i will always remember you, because you would always say how nice i looked and comment on all the blink i would wear. You were truly the neatest man in the dental business i know and of course your son because the way he was raised. I’ll miss you Dr. O, but of course Jr. will carry on like only you would have it. God bless, Love always your patients Charlie, Dixie, Spree and Tyler Walls your loyal patients. p.s. i would have got to see you today on 12/31/10 for my cleaning. I’ll be hearing from your staff soon. Take care and god bless you all your the best.
I’ve been a patient of Dr. Oreskovich for as long as I can remember. He was one of the nicest men I ever met. We will miss him greatly! Our condolences to the family.
My heart goes out to you all. Dr. O was always so kind to me and will not be forgotten. So very sorry for this terrible loss. Please let me know if I can help.
Orescovich Family… My deepest sympathy. I will always remember his warm smile and compassionate touch. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and staff.
My deepest sympathy to Mark and the entire Oreskovich family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May he rest in peace.
Mark, Mary, Mrs. O and family:
I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the patriach of your incredible family. The legacy he created along with his wonderful wife has inspired many and is reflected directly in the lives of his wonderful children,of whom he was so very proud. It is so hard to lose a loved one, and none of us are ever quite prepared for this eventual reality in all of our lives! Know that my heart goes out to all of you; be comforted in reflecting upon the joyful memories you made with your husband, father, and grandfather to help you get through this most difficult time.
Dear Mark and Family: You are in our thoughts and in our prayers. Please know how much we care.
Love and Friendship always …
Pete Tomicic and daughters,
Anne Marie & Susie
The first time Tony peered into my mouth was in 1964. I was 19 years old. He was warm, friendly, & compassionate from day one; and the best darned dentist I’ve ever visited.
In later life Dr.O became my stained glass teacher. He helped me create some beautiful art, and we had so much fun doing it. Rosalie was always there lending her loving support to us, not to mention her goodies.
Tony has left a huge imprint on my life. I am better for having known him. He will be missed more than imaginable.
My love and sympathy to the family.
Our deepest sympathy to the Oreskovich family. We only knew Dr. Tony, as I would call him, as our dentist, his kindness, smile. warmth and happiness will never be forgotten. We are saddened by the loss of such a wonderful and kind person.
Frank van Bergen &
family.
To the Oreskovich family & dental office family, we were so very sad to hear of Dr’s passing. We love him dearly. I would always tell him, “Now I won’t tell any of your other patients that you kiss me on the head & call me sweetie because I wouldn’t want them to be jealous & I know I’m the only one you do that too.” He would chuckle & say, “That’s right sweetie.” I recommend his office to everyone I know because of the wonderful job the doctors do & the wonderful staff that work with them. May God bless you all & surround you in his love at this difficult time.
Pueblo losted a great man.Mr.T the name i called him had such a big heart. I have been a patient of his since he had the office on northern.He would always ask me if i was still dancing,he knew i loved to dance. Thank-you tony for sharing your great stories with me when you were a member of the eagles145.You will be missed very much.May God bless the family. so so sorry for your loss.God bless you Tony.
Our deepest sympathy to the Oreskovich family….. Although my wife and I only knew Tony as our dentist, his kindness, smile, warmth, and happiness will never be forgotten. We are saddend by the loss of a such a wonderful person……
Dr. Tony will truely be missed. My family has grown to love the Oreskovich dentist. I will miss all the forehead kisses he gave us all. His jolly spirit and all the humming while he worked was so welcomed while visiting the dentist.
Dr. O was truly the most gentle man I knew. My heart breaks for his family. I will miss the forehead kisses and the songs as he worked. He will truly be missed by all who knew him.
Our family sends our prayers in this time of loss. We so appreciated the kindness and care that he showed us, each and every time we saw him. He touched our lives like he touched so many others. God Bless you all, and from my family to yours, our deepest condolences.
Dear Mary and Family, Please accept our love and condolences for Tony, our friend, and the love of your lives. He was a GREAT man and a joy to always be around, and such a loss it will be not to have his hugs!! Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Jerry & Carole Hargrove
Every time I would go to the dentist I would come from work. I could always count on hearing, “there’s shoes” from the hall. Tony always referred to me as shoes because of my fancy work shoes. I will miss visiting with him next time and always.
To the Oreskovich family, I am very sorry for your loss, he was a wonderful, caring person. He will be sadly missed but not forgotten.
Heather DiIorio
What a wonderful and kind man. This is a great loss and we’re so heart broken. 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4 God is a God of Comfort and may he comfort you in this time of sorrow. We will miss him.
We will miss Dr. Sr. so very much. His friendliness and wonderful attitude are hard to find. He made going to the dentist a joy instead of a pain. We are so sorry Dr. Jr., our condolences to you and your family.
I just wanted to tell the family how saddened I am, after hearing Of Dr Tony’s sudden Passing..He was so caring and Gental, allway’s said hello evan if I came for just a cleaning.. He will be so missed by me and all his family and friends. Just under two months ago I hinted to him, that you can’t retire, your little strong hands fit in my mouth so perfect, and he said don’t worrie, it will be something I will do when the time is right! Well the time must have been right, and god needed him more. I just want to say, he is the most caring man I knew, To all the family, you have my dearest sympathy..If you need anything feel free to e-mail or call! dallas1955@earthlink.net
I’ll always remember doc, what a great guy, from the times in Saint Louis with the tamburitzans, to the times he came into the office on his days off just to take care of us. My sympathies to the Oreskovich family….
Mary, We are so sorry for your loss and you and your family are in our prayers. It is amazing how your father touched so many lives.
Both PJ and I want to express our deep sympathy to your family. Doctor “dad” Oreskovich was incredibly gentle, caring and supportive – always stopping by to say hello, even if we were there for just a cleaning. Our condolences to his family and his “work family”. PJ and Jeanne Cormier
To the family of Dr. Oreskovich and his staff, I am so sad to hear of Dr. Tony’s passing. He was a gentle man with a huge heart. During my office visits, Dr. Tony always gave me a hug, a kiss on the forehead and would ask about my family. He will be greatly missed. Please know all of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. With deepest Sympathy….Cruzita
Offering our sincere condolences for the loss of Dr.Oreskovich, one of the BEST dentists we ever had. He was a true “people” person, skilled, gentle and one of a kind. Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World” fits him perfectly. Our prayers go out for his family.
What a wonderful guy!!!Heaven will now be a better place. Love to all
Phil Boschen
Dr. Grandpa Tony will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. “O” and the rest of the family. Dr. Tony was such a sweet, kind, and caring man with such a generous heart. God Bless and keep you.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family,
Victoria Brunow
Mary, our hearts are saddened by the news of your father’s sudden death. We know that his death leaves an enormous hole in your family’s life and we will pray that God’s comfort will fill that hole.
Dear Oreskovich Family,
In ways big and small, Tony’s life changed our world and left it a better place, and touched too many hearts to ever be forgotten. I know he touched mine as my dentist, neighbor, friend’s father and role model.
May you find comfort in knowing that many people share your sadness. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Dr Oreskovich was so much more than our Dentist. He had a way of making everyone feel special. His hugs and kisses that we all received when we went in made us feel like we were more than his patients. He genuinely appreciated and loved all his patients. He will be missed! Our condolences to his family, friends, and his family at the Office.
I’m sorry to hear about the loss of Dr. Oreskovich. He was a great man. I loved going to his office, he was so kind and gentle. Always had a hug and pat on the head for you. What a great dentist. I’m sorry that my little boy will not get to see him on his first visit. He will be missed. I will keep all the family in my prayers.
I will never forget the kindness of Mr Oreskovich and the family. Every time you folks came into the Bank (First National now SunFlower) you were always cheerful and kind. Always spoke to me in Spanish. You were there for the loss of my family and I will never forget that. As a patient, you all always made me feel comfortable and relaxed. Thank You Sir, you will be missed. May the good Lord comfort you all in your sorrow. My heart and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving memories I know you share.
Dear Oreskovich family.. it has been many, many years since we were in the Tamburitzas, and through all those found memories I wanted to express my sorrow for the passing of Dr. Oreskovich. This was forwarded to me by a fellow Puebloan friend. Hugs to all
Dr. O was my childhood dentist. I’ll always remember how he hummed and sang songs while he worked on my teeth. It made me feel so relaxed. And he smelled so good everytime I went to see him. I moved away over 20 years ago, but still think of him everytime I take my own kids to the dentist now. He was truly one of a kind.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our sincere sympathy to your entire family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Bernadette & John
Susie, Ken, Mary, Mark, Tony and Mrs. O, I’m so very sorry for your loss. Dr. O was one of the great men on the planet. Friendly and compassionate to all. The entire family benifited from his example. Kind children and grandchildren are like jewels in his crown and a perfect example of his love. I’m proud to know this family and very sad for your loss.
Love, Valerie Clementi
Dear Mrs. Oreskovich and family,
I would like to express my deepest condolences for the recent loss of your beloved husband, father and grandfather. What a loss of a great man and a kind human being.
I will always cherish my last hug from Dr. Oreskovich after caring for him on Christmas Eve.
My memories of Resky are all great. Especially as a baseball teammate on many, many teams. Also, football at PCH. Resky as his class president. We were roommates at Regis College. Resky was one of the most pleasant and thoughtful friends that I have had in my lifetime.
Mary Ellen and my thoughts are with Resky’s family.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Oreskovich family. Reskie was a family friend that loved talking Notre Dame football with my brother Freddie. His genuine concern for others and wonderful sense of humor will be sadly missed.
Dear Mrs. O, Tony, Mary, Richard, Mark, Susie, Ken, Paul and all of the family,
We are so very sad for your loss of Dr. O. A more upbeat, loving and wonderful husband, father, grandfather, friend and professional just could not be found. We feel very blessed for knowing him and will miss him so very much. It was always a day brightener to drive by the bakery and see him sitting outside on the bench enjoying Mary’s delicious treats and a little cheerful conversation.
Love to you all during such a very difficult time.
Love, John, Amy, James and Madeline
Dear Family:
we are deeply saddened in the loss of Tony. He was a wonderful, carring person. We will miss him alot. Take Care, love you all.
I was so deeply saddend to hear of the loss of Dr. Oreskovich. He was the kindest person I ever met and always made me and my family feel special. He took away my fear of dentists and made me feel not like a patient but a friend. My heart and prayers go out to Tony, Mark, Mary and Richard and to the rest of the Oreskovich family. The world will never see another man as great as Dr. Tony-as I called him.
I’ve been a patient of Dr. Oreskovich since I was a kid and now I’m grown. He always made a point to come and shake my hand and ask how things are going. Dr. Oreskovich always had a smile on his face and a way to make you feel good. He was a good man and will be missed. Our condolences to the Oreskovich family.
We are so saddened to hear of the loss of Dr. Oreskovich. He was the most caring and compassionate person ever. We send our prayers and deepest sympathy to his family.
He was the kindest, gentlest man I ever met. He always made you feel spcial and at ease. He had a heart of gold. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family. He will be sorely missed!!
My heart is aching as I write memories of a wonderful, loving, caring, and humorous person. Reskie helped me overcome my fear of dentists. We always joked about the time he gave me two black eyes after extracting some teeth 46 years ago. As time went on, he became our entire family dentist. Most importantly , he was our friend. We’ve gotten to know and love not only him, but his entire family. We certainly will have a void in our lives. Our sympathy and love goes out to the Oreskovich family.
Sandy and Allan Juno, and all the “Pech’s”
Tony Sr. was the nicest person I have ever met. Always went out of his way to say hello even in different languages. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Adios Amigo and God Bless…..
Besides being one of the men, other than my father, that I most admired, Dr. T. was one of the nicest and kindest men I’ve ever known. One of my fondest memories that I like to tell is of my early days as a patient of his. I used to smoke and he’d bring me a cup of coffee and an ash tray and let me smoke a cigarette and drink coffee while I was waiting in the dentist chair! Unlike most dental visits, going to Dr. T. was always a pleasant experience. I will miss him and be grateful for the wonderful memories he created for my family and me.
Years ago when we were living in San Francisco my wife and I were looking for a dentist when she told me about her dentist back in Pueblo. How he knew how to administer the novacaine so it never hurt. I found it hard to believe there was a painless dentist but I had no reason to doubt her. When we moved back to Colorado and begin seeing Tony I was amazed that her stories were true. He was much more than the painless dentist he was also a wonderful person and a great friend. I cannot imagine a world without Tony but, God must have had a terrible toothache and needed the best dentist, so he sent for him.
Our hearts broke upon hearing the news of Tony’s passing. He was the kind of person everyone enjoyed & loved. His ability to make you feel comfortable and special every time you saw him, he would tell us stories of my Mother & Father and always ask how they were, He reminded me in many ways of my own father, a perfect gentleman. Our love and prayes are with you all.
Tony, you were taken too early. The world so needs your laughter, your love and your talent. I have known you for as long as I have had teeth. I was just a kid, when my dad brought me into your office well over forty years ago. No dentist since has ever measured up. Its because I wasn’t just going to the dentise, I was sharing time with someone who always cared about me and my family. My teeth and my heart will never be the same.
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart!’ This quote from Helen Keller reminds me of Tony–he was all heart and he made you feel like you were the only person in the room when he talked with you—he was never too busy to ask about you and your family–never too busy to share a snack or chat about the old days—never too busy for all of the people he loved and held dear—no words can express our grief at the loss of someone so very special–our forever love to his wonderful family and know he will always have a place in our hearts and prayers.
I extendmy heartfelt sympathy to the family of Dr. Tony Oreskovich
Sincerely, Frank M. Jerbich