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for Louis Ortiz
October 9, 2010
Lou, Although we will no longer be able to call or write to you, we will always remember you. It was great to see you again, after so many years, when you visited Rochester in 2007 for your proud induction into the Red Wings Hall of Fame. I (Arlene) hadn't seen you in years, but you were the same Lou that I really enjoyed watching play second base. I remember the days when I used to wait for your autograph following the game. Those are, and will continue to be great memories from my childhood. Most of all Thank You for being our friend! Arlene and Jim (Rochester, NY)
Deborah Beckley
October 7, 2010
To Uncle Lou, you are now with your "sweet Lois". We will all miss you very much. I am and was so proud to call you my Uncle. All my love.
October 7, 2010
When I think of my Uncle Lou I smile because he had the funniest sense of humor - so expressive and so kind. I'll never forget him eating a Der Wienerschnitzel hot dog in two bites and calling me Lisi in a high pitched voice. His memory will forever be held in my heart. Lisa Cummings (Overland Park, KS)
Barbara Seipel
October 7, 2010
Dear Lorraine:
I am very sorry to hear about your dad's passing. While it has been many, many years - I do remember his great sense of humor and wit. Love to you and your family.
B and Robert Seipel
Cathy English
October 6, 2010
My Uncle Lou,
Always there for your nieces and nephews. Always there to say funny things and teach us a new golf swing after Sunday dinners on 22nd St. You were so tall we all had to look up to you. I loved everything about you, your smile, your stories of back in the day, your love for Aunt Lois and your children. I think your appetite was one of the most amazing things to witness. How anyone could eat a huge meal then go back for another huge meal for dessert. YUM!YUM! I will carry you in my heart always. And yes, happy trails to you. God Speed and God, I hope you have a lot of chili up there! Cathy
Julie Yates
October 6, 2010
I have nothing be wonderful memories of my Grampa "Jompa". I remeber as a young child he and Grama "Joma" would come to visit us up in Oregon. He would sit for hours on end watching me to gymnastics or let me pretend to be a teacher and give him tests to take. He refered to me as "his little flower", but always said I was "tough as nails". I was always the first to brag about him to my classmates, and he would come visit at lunch time and sign autographs on napkins for the kids. I only wish we didn't live so far away and that he had been able to spend some time with his Great grandson Sid and Great grandaughter Nya. With Lorraine's help he was able to view them on webcam for the first time about four months ago. He was amazed and they loved looking at him on the screen. My heart aches for the loss of such a wonderful man, but I am over joyed to know that he will be joining my grama in heaven. They truly were one flesh and now they can be one spirit. Rest in Peace my dear sweet Jompa.... Love Julie Ortiz -Yates
Suzie
October 6, 2010
Dearest Lorraine: Your Dad, Lou, was such a BIG presence in my early life both literally and figuratively. I was such a teeny little girl and he was such a tall man. I'll never forget his greeting: SUSUU! He was always so sweet to me. I'm so glad I was able to meet you all in Rochester for Lou's induction into the Red Wing Hall of Fame! Sending all my love and support to you now and always.
Joe Zyskowski
October 6, 2010
Dear Lorraine; Although we've never met, I've been privileged to have shared our Catholic faith with Lou over the past 10 years at St. Elizabeth Seton's Church - and more particularly at the Saturday morning "Gathering of Men" monthly meetings. He will be remembered and missed as a gentle giant who openly professed his faith and love of Christ, being a personal inspiration to me. I know Lou will hear the words we all aspire to hear from God after our life journey is complete, "Welcome to my Kingdom, my good and fathful servant." May God hold and comfort you at this time of loss. Yours sincerely, Joe Zyskowski
Ken Whitney
October 6, 2010
Uncle Lou, you are the only Hall of Famer I know. A proud legacy and a very proud nephew. I wear the Redwing hat with your autograph to the Giants games and as you would have it, I get a lot of, "OOHH's and AAAhhh's"! I tell 'em, "Ya that's it, that's my Uncle". You made us all very happy growing up, I know I enjoyed so much, talking to you and hearing the great stories, marveling at the turkey sandwich for desert, WOW. I wish it wasn't always so short, it's always too short. Thanks, I remember you well
Ken
Jim
October 6, 2010
He was always a baseball player to me, a "professional baseball player" (and the father of a family of artists) the only pro ball player I ever knew - think what that really is; that is a commitment to a passion in life that few of us ever have. Always ready for the double-play ball. Jim
October 6, 2010
Dearest Lorraine: I am so glad I met both your parents and that I knew about your Dad that he was a great baseball player and Hall of Fame-er. I'm glad to know your mother was a little beauty queen who stole his heart away.
I am glad--and they must have been thrilled--to have their beautiful Lorraine who charmed them as a child and who was "true-blue" loyal through all the ups and downs of family goings-on. Lou was not only lucky, but truly blessed in every sense of the word, to have you so graciously and doggedly taking care of his best interests in the most challenging times. I think, Lorraine, you must be the daughter everyone would want.
Now, you know, he brought a sense of discipline, achievement, mastery, and glory to this earth--forevermore to be reflected in your heart. Do yourself a favor and add a few drops of irreverence and fun! Mucho amore, jj
Dan Scott
October 6, 2010
For all the special moments we shared.................I thank you Lou! I feel blessed that you and I had the chance to become friends and partners in the final year of your life. You brought so much joy to all who knew you and were involved in your life. I take great comfort that your passing was quick and pain free, and that you are home with the Lord and your precious wife Lois. Thank you Lou for being a special part of my life and know that the memory of you will stay with me forever. Until we meet again my friend..........................Dan
Tisa Whitney
October 6, 2010
To our "Uncle Grandfather Lou" Say hi to everyone for us - We sure are going to miss you. I will never forget your thoughtful mentoring to Robert regarding playing baseball. It meant the world to him and the tips you gave him were incredible. I will never forget your sense of humor. It never stopped surprising me. Remember the last time we were down and my mom was yelling about my driving from the back seat? You quietly said under your breath "you don't have to listen to what she says" You never stopped cracking me up that day - You sure did ride shotgun well! I had a blast going to see Donna and talking Politics with you. You are going to be missed but like Lorraine says: "...until we meet again."
Lorraine Ortiz
October 6, 2010
Thank you Dad, you will always be my baseball hero.
Happy Trails to You, Until We Meet Again.
Love,
Lorraine
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