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1940
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2020
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Neil Ortoli Obituary
Neil Charles Ortoli, age 79, of Shelton entered into rest on Monday, March 2, 2020. Devoted husband of Dorothy (Malerba) Ortoli, beloved father of Jeanne Farrell, Jacqueline Orner, Daniel Ortoli and James Ortoli. Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Rd., Shelton. On Saturday, friends are invited to his Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary Church, 50 Donovan Lane, Shelton. His burial with military honors will follow at Putney Cemetery, Stratford. The family requests that memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, woundedwarriorproject.org/donate or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org. Friends may leave condolences at www.riverviewfh.com.
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August 13, 2020
Dear Ortoli Family,
Just learned recently of the passing of Mr. NCO. (As his shirts read)
Mr Ortoli was a wonderful colleague in the insurance business and has a beautiful hardworking loyal family.
Thank you for your service to our Country and Rest In Peace.
Russ Miller and Family
Tony Fattibene
March 9, 2020
My condolences to Dan, Jim, and the Ortoli family. I'm very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ray Oliver
March 6, 2020
Neil and I knew one another through the insurance business, and also the raquetball court at the Bridgeport "Y". I never could keep up with him in either of those.
My sympathies with all the family at this great loss.
Nick Owen
March 4, 2020
Dottie, Im so sorry to hear about the passing of Niel , we had great times together back in the day ! He and l shared the same birth date and he never missed picking up the phone to wish a happy birthday . My deepest condolences to you and your wonderful family. Neil was one terrific guy !
John Ciochine
March 4, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. A classmate at Notre Dame - '58. Many great memories involving music. RIP...
March 4, 2020
A good man has passed from our class of '58". Joe Flynn
John Carey
March 4, 2020
To all the Ortoli family. I am so sorry for your loss. Neil was one of the "breakfast club" and will be sorely missed. My deepest condolences.
Louis Acampora
March 4, 2020
My condolences to the Ortoli Family. My classmate at ND class of '58... many found memories..RIP...
Cathi Tyszka Taylor
March 4, 2020
Dear Jeanne and John, your children, and all the family- sending my deepest condolences on the loss of your dad. May the memories you all share carry you through the upcoming days. With much love and sympathy, Cathi
Michael Consolini
March 4, 2020
A very good uncle , i had the time to spend
Time with uncle Neil. Sports
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