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Gilberto Ortiz-Torres Obituary


Gilberto Ortiz-Torres, 65, of Reading, died July 29, 2015 at 10:45 p.m. in the emergency room at Reading Hospital.

He was the husband of Maria P. Ortiz.

Born in Yauco, Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Radame Ortiz and Lydia Torres.

He worked at Exide Battery for 40 years before retiring.

He was a member of St. Peter's R.C. Church, Reading.

Gilberto was a Reading High School graduate and enjoyed singing, going to the junkyard, fixing cars and softball. Always the happy man, he was never down and was extremely hard working. He loved parandas navidenas.

In addition to his wife, Maria, he is survived by his 9 children: Edwin "Rocky" Ortiz, Richard Noel Ortiz, Yenesta Ortiz, Jonel Ortiz, Gilberto Ortiz Jr., Daniel Ortiz, Elizabeth Ortiz, Brenda Ortiz and Manuelda Ortiz. There are also 23 grandchildren and 11 siblings.

Viewing from Klee Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., One East Lancaster Ave., Shillington, on Sunday, August 2, 2015, from 3:00–6:00 p.m.

Graveside service on Monday, August 3, 2015, at 2:30 p.m., in All Saints Cemetery, 700 Middletown Ave., North Haven, CT.

Published by Reading Eagle on Jul. 31, 2015.
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Nos unimos al dolor de la familia Ortiz,,estaran en nuestras oraciones le pedimos al Señor que los fortalezca en este momento tan dificil.
Familia Leon, Angel,Jenny,Pito. Mrs. Leon.
Sentimos mucho su perdida.

Angel Leon

August 2, 2015

My prayers are with Mucaros family. He will be missed. Always happy and a very hard worker. His locker was next to mine at Exide. So sad you are gone,but, never forgotten. Your buddy Jesse. RIP.

J. Cobian

August 1, 2015

Nos unimos al gran dolor de la Fam. Ortiz Fue de gran placer poder conocer a un gran ser humano y de poder compartir momentos bien agradable como vesino y en la musica.... Siempre te recordaremos... Hector & Mary

July 31, 2015

He was a great friend. Anytime we needed he was there. We will miss him.

Ramon Torres

July 31, 2015

Mucaro you will be missed, still can't believe you are gone. Have been part of your family for over 30 yrs, you are my family. Rest in peace and god bless.

Mariela Alicea

July 31, 2015

Que el señor lo tenga en su santa gloria. Mis condolencias para la familia.

Zulema Negron Caraballo

July 31, 2015

I just want to say you were the best man in the world the best father the best friend the best uncle grandfather that anyone could ask for . Always filled with energy and joy And always there for his kids We're going to miss you so much words cannot explain the pain that we're going through we love you so much moccaro till we Meet Again

Jennifer alicea

July 31, 2015

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