Ramon Ortiz-Ortiz

Ramon Ortiz-Ortiz, age 92, passed away September 25, 2015. He was born on November 18, 1922 in Cayey, Puerto Rico the son of Hermogenes Ortiz-Melendez and Maria Clemencia Ortiz-Torres. Ramon was a retired Sergeant First Class from the United States Army serving in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He was Catholic by faith. He was a member of the VFW and Florida Sheriff's Association. He was an avid gardener and loved to play the 12 string guitar. In addition to his parents, Ramon was predeceased by this wife, Angela Ortiz-Santiago, daughter, Ramona Ortiz Griffin, son, Juan Ortiz, brother, Pablo Ortiz, 2 sisters, Maria Dolores Ortiz Rodriguez and Carmen Ortiz Rodriguez, grandson, Ricardo Luis Ortiz and an infant grandson. Ramon is survived by his 4 daughters, Myriam Ortiz Brown and her husband, Wayne, Maria del Consuelo Ortiz Nichols, Margarita Ortiz Clemmons and her husband, David, Maria Ortiz Quinn and her husband, Jack, 3 sons, Angel Luis Ortiz and his wife, Carmen, Ramon Ortiz, Jr., Luis Antonio Ortiz, sister, Paulita Ortiz Burgos, 16 grandchildren, Karie Brown, Robert Lassiter, Chad Nichols, James Clemmons, Keith Clemmons, Kevin Clemmons, Christopher Bonilla, William Bonilla, Juan Carlos Ortiz, Laura Cristina Ortiz, Yvonne Ortiz Shannon, Krystale Ortiz, Brenda Rivas, Angela Suggs, Lisa Ortiz, Matthew Ortiz, 21 great grandchildren and loving family. Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 30 from 6:00 to 8:00 at 280 Mariner Boulevard. Funeral Mass will be held, Thursday, Oct 1 at 11:00am at St Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. Burial will be held at Florida National Cemetery at 1:00pm with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, donations to Sheriff's Youth Club. Rest in Peace. Ramon passed early Friday morning in his sleep. The father of 9 children, veteran of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. A devoted husband to a wonderful woman who had the best sense of humor and humility a person could ever meet. He worked 3 jobs at times to make sure food was on the table and everyone was clothed. A very spiritual man- he prayed every day- and was a true Christian- who would help anyone out if they needed it. He was an amazing classical guitarist. He loved baseball, playing lottery, and jeopardy! And was a very knowledgeable farmer and gardener. He was a hard working man who loved simplicity. And was content and overjoyed by the little things. All will miss his laugh and the way his eyes smiled. � Te queremos.