Michael "Mikey" Orel

January 6, 1976 - January 24, 2022

Michael “Mikey” Orel, age 46, of Columbia, South Carolina passed away on January 24, 2022, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on January 6, 1976, to his loving parents, Olga Kostin Orel and the late George Orel. As a child, Mike lived in Brooklyn, New York and New Jersey until relocating to Neptune Beach, Florida in 1987. He found his passion early in life for cooking and was able to fulfill that passion daily in his career as a self-taught Chef. Mike enjoyed his time at Pearls Oyster Bar in Columbia, SC and was currently working at Saludas Restaurant. He thoroughly enjoyed being outdoors; fishing, camping, building forts and fires, and target practice at the gun range. Mike loved all music, but especially enjoyed Bruce Springsteen’s music. He was full of life, always lived to the fullest, and brought much joy to those around him. Mike was deeply loved and will be forever missed by those who knew him. He was preceded in death by his father and his brother, Christopher Orel. Mike is survived by his loving daughter, Sasha Orel of Evans, GA; mother, Olga Orel of Atlantic Beach, FL; brothers, Dan (Paula) Orel and Stephen Orel both of Jacksonville, FL; his longtime companion, Jessica Ellis of Columbia, SC; along with a host of extended family and friends he loved dearly. A Celebration of Mike’s Life will be held on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at 2:00 pm at Beaches Memorial Park with Ms. Sasha Orel as celebrant. The arrangements are under the care and direction of V. TODD FERREIRA FUNERAL SERVICES at Beaches Memorial Park, 1500 Main Street, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233. 904-249-1166. The arrangements are under the care and direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services at Beaches Memorial Park, 1500 Main Street, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233. 904-249-1166.