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Edwin Ortiz Obituary
On July 4, 2011, Retired Detective Edwin Ortiz died peacefully at home with his family, after a long battle with cancer. He was a long time resident of New Hempstead, NY and devoted parishioner of St. Boniface Church in Wesley Hills. After twenty years of dedicated service, he retired from the 40th Precinct Detectives Squad of the New York City Police Department. He will be remembered for his search and rescue efforts following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States of America. He is survived by his wife, Daisy Ortiz, daughters Jennifer, Bernadette and Marceline, son-in-laws Josse and Oscar and grandchildren Adriana, Gabriella, Aaron, and Alina. He will be waked at Higgins Funeral Home in New City, NY on Thursday and Friday, July 7th and July 8th, from 2-4 & 7-9. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Boniface Church in Wesley Hills on Saturday July 9th at 11am followed by burial at Ascension Cemetery, Airmont, NY. MICHAEL J. HIGGINS
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New City, NY 10956
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Memories and Condolences
for Edwin Ortiz
Carlos Vializ
December 6, 2024
I'm so sorry to add my condolences so late. My deep condolences to Eddie's wife children, and grandchildren. I am also sorry for the loss experienced by his mother, sister Margie, and brothers Tony and Pete. I met Eddie back around 1979/1980. I always admired his dedication to his family and thought he was a great guy. It's a great loss.
daisy ortiz
July 15, 2012
one year has gone by and it seems like so long ago you were here with us. For those that say it went by so fast, have never lived this nightmare we are living. i love you my beloved, rest until we meet again in heaven.
Daisy Ortiz
May 4, 2012
the tenth month! i cant get use to this empty feeling. i wish for one more of everything. I know your well, you are with the Lord. But if i could just have one more ...... you said i would be alright, you begged me to be strong, you asked me to go forward, but how can i do this without you? you are my rock my pillar my everything. i miss you more than words can express, i need you here with me. Please help me dad. I cant wait to be with you again. forever and ever amen.
Daisy Ortiz
April 25, 2012
wake me from this nightmare, i love you and miss you so much.
daisy ortiz
March 18, 2012
how i miss you my beloved. the days are endless the nights eternal and the moments cant seem to go by fast enough. i am lost without you, i cant wait to be with you again my fearless warrior.
Jeffrey Felipe
March 7, 2012
I keep you in my mind and heart; you were a great teacher and friend with always kind words and patience.
Daisy Ortiz
March 5, 2012
i love you 8 months is a long time without you.
Giselle Kranston
January 5, 2012
You are everyday in my thoughts. Thanks for always being there, calling me and spending time with the family. I treasure that forever.
December 27, 2011
Merry Christmas my beloved husband. I know your having a great time in heaven. What a great birthday party your attending!
Giselle Ortiz-Kranston
November 27, 2011
Do not shed a tear, I'm spending Christmas with Jesus this year
September 1, 2011
I miss you every day daddy. it's so painful without you physically here with us! Please be with me, walk with me and protect our family. I love you pops!
August 13, 2011
I miss you so much, my dear brother, you will be always in my heart and thoughts.
Dalia Ortiz
August 9, 2011
Thank you, my cousin, for all that you have done for us. Losing Mommy and Daddy was such a terrible blow to us...yet you were there with you warm hug and strong arms. Thank you for Daisy....who held us and prayed with us. I tried to find those things you wanted....i truly did...I am so sorry. I love you and the way you loved. I pray to be more like you everyday.
paula montanez
August 5, 2011
one month already -- its still hard to accept, we all miss you and love you very much. the entire Mercado/montanez/ramos/sanchez family
Daisy Ortiz
August 4, 2011
one month seems like an eternity without you my love. be with the angels and guide me always. I love you forever my fearless warrior.. today tomorrow and forever.
Michelle Gutierrez
July 26, 2011
Until we meet again...Thank you for being a hero, and giving the ultimate sacrifice. You will be missed.
james ulrich
July 23, 2011
God Bless, it was a pleasure and an honor to know you.
Giselle Ortiz-Kranston
July 12, 2011
My dear brother Eddie, thanks for all the great times we spent together, thanks for being such an unique uncle for Orlando and John, thanks for always being You, Special, Loving, Caring, Wonderful brother. I will always treasure the memories. Daisy and the girls, Thanks for allowing me to be with you . I love you very much. Eddie, see you soon, My Heroe. Your sis, Gi
Giselle Ortiz-Kranston
July 12, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Betsy Casanova
July 11, 2011
Daisy may your memories bring you and your daughters comfort.
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us.
Romans 8:18
John Caruso
July 11, 2011
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Eddie V. (1st left) and Eddie O. (1st right) with Miami Homicide in search for a perpetrator wanted in a shooting in the 40th Precinct, South Bronx.
Edwin Vargas
July 11, 2011
"Eddie O" words can not express the pain I felt when I heard of your passing. It was the exact pain I felt when I lost my older brother Andy in 2002. You have touched my heart since the first day I met you with your wisdom, patients, guidance and your caring for a new fellow detective. You were like big brother to me and I will never ever forget it Eddie.
Sometimes I find myself asking myself this selfish question: "Why does God take away the GREAT ONES?!" I just can't believe you're gone my friend, my mentor, my brother. Thank you for the memories, the laughs and, most of all, thank you for your ultimate sacrifice to this GREAT CITY.
Until we meet again. Rest in Peace my brother, my friend.
Elizabeth Colon Hernandez
July 10, 2011
Daisy...I am so sorry for your loss. You are such a dear friend and I want you to know that you and your family are thought of and I will hold you in my heart. Be encouraged and know that God holds Eddie in his arms and peace is his covering. God bless you.
July 10, 2011
My condolence to daisy and her family. Take comfort in knowing Ed is now at peace with God. Josie Chirkis (St. Boniface)
July 10, 2011
My condolences to the Ortiz family. Seventeen years later, I remember Eddie, When your a rookie it nice to know people like Eddie who mentor you instead of mocking you. I will remember him for his patience and kindness.
Liz
Lorraine Martinez
July 10, 2011
Rest in peace Eddie. My condolences to my great friend Daisy and the family. I know that Eddie is absent from the body, but he is present with the Lord. May God grant you a peace that surpasses all understanding and may God's love fill the souls that need comfort.
Ana Echeverria
July 9, 2011
Rest in peace Ed. You were a grand human being. My condolences to Daisy and their beautiful daughters and grandchildren.
Tracey Coleman
July 9, 2011
My deepest condolences to the Ortiz family. Eddie O rest in peace.
(40 Pct.)
July 9, 2011
To the Ortiz Family,we are truly sorry for your lost! Ed, RIP
SANDRA MARTINEZ
July 8, 2011
To the Ortiz Family. May you find comfort in knowing that Edwin touch the lives of so many of us in the 40th Pct, and I personally am so greatful to have known this gentle soul with a huge heart. I know that God had greater plans for him in heaven then he did for him on earth.
Maria Pagan-Sanchez
July 8, 2011
To The Ortiz Family,
May the Lord ease your pain in your time of loss and fill your sadness with beautiful thoughts n memories. R.I.P. brother.
P.S.
40 Pct
yvette lopez
July 8, 2011
My condolences to the family.My he rest in peace.
Deacon Tom & Nancy Colton
July 8, 2011
Daisy, Bernadette, Jennifer, and family: our hearts ache for you right now. It was such a special gift for us to work with Eddie at St. Boniface Church for so many years and to have him as a special friend. The entire St. Boniface family will miss his gentle presence. Nancy and I are grateful for the time we had with Eddie and we send our condolences. God bless all of you.
Jeffrey Felipe
July 7, 2011
Eddie O. You were always a great teacher and gave me excellent advice even on those crazy days when the 40th was going berserk. You will be truly missed and I know that now God has another angel by its side. God bless you and your family.
Carlos Infante
July 7, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
July 7, 2011
To Edwin's family, May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyoful times together as you celebrte a life well lived. Ps. 46:1.
RICHARD ORTIZ
July 7, 2011
EDDIE THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR WISDOM,,GUIDANCE AND UNCONDITIONAL LOVE THROUGHTOUT MY ENTIRE LIFE,,YOU WILL BE SORELY MISSED BUT GREATLY APPRECIATED,,REST IN PARADISE BIG BROTHER,,~RICHARD ORTIZ
RICHARD ORTIZ
July 7, 2011
EDDIE THANK YOU FOR ALL THE ADVISE,GUIDANCE AND WISDOM THROUGHOUT THE YEARS,,YOU WILL BE SORELY MISSED BUT GREATLY APPRECIATED,,REST IN PARADISE BIG BROTHER,,UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN,,,RICHIE,,MIGDALIA,,GRISSELLE AND GISSELE ORTIZ~
VICTOR HARRIS
July 7, 2011
Rest in peace my friend you will be miss but not forgotten for making the ultimate sacrifice for those who perish and the survivors of 911.
Matthew Coyne
July 7, 2011
We send our deepest condolences. You are in our prayers .
Momma and Poppa Coyne
Jim Ruane
July 7, 2011
Eddie O you will be truely missed. You were a great man and a great Detective. You touched many people lives in such a positive way. I never heard you speak ill of anyone. As a Detective you and your partner never played "good cop...bad cop" you played yourself "nice cop and nicer cop" and always got the job done. On 9/11 you responded to the W.T.C. attack and did what had to be done. You also responded to the S.I. landfill, numerous times looking to recover victims of that attack. For this selfless act you gave your life for others. There is no greater gift then to lay down ones life for another. You are my Hero. May God Bless You and Your Family.
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