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Gerardo Ortiz Obituary
WORCESTER - Gerardo Ortiz, 46, of Worcester, formerly of Orocovis, Puerto Rico, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at UMASS Hospital with his loving family at his side.
Gerardo is survived by his wife of twenty-two years, Maritza Ortiz; two daughters, Jasmine and Geritza Ortiz both of Worcester; his step-mother, Nilda Lopez of P.R.; two brothers, Edgar Ortiz and his wife Iris Reyes of Worcester and Angel Luis Ortiz of P.R.; four sisters, Minerva Castillo and her husband Jorge of Worcester, Wanda, Magaly and Damaris Ortiz all of P.R.; a special cousin, Vilma Ortiz and her husband Domingo Guerrero of N.Y; two special nephews, Jorge and Luis Castillo both of Worcester; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Gerardo was born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, a son of the late Angel L. Ortiz and Juanita Diaz. He moved to Newark, N.J and later moved to Worcester where he has lived for the past 22 years. Gerardo worked for TJ Maxx Warehouse as a receiver for twenty-two years. He was a member of St. Peter's Church. Gerardo will be remembered as a loveable hardworking man who enjoyed cars, music especially salsa music. He was very friendly, giving and would go without for others. Gerardo most importantly was a wonderful father and husband.
A funeral service for Gerardo will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery. A period of calling hours will be held on Friday, August 30th from 4-8 p.m. in the funeral home. Flowers are welcome. To share your thoughts and memories of Gerardo, please visit his personal guestbook at:
mercadantefuneral.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Gerardo Ortiz
Kristin
August 25, 2022
Miss our conversations about car detailing back in the day peace and love go out to the family. Can´t believe it´s so long ago we lost you.
The best to all.
Kris
Gerardo Diaz
January 3, 2014
hola mi nombre es gerardo diaz y me encaqnta tu musica gerardo ortiz eres mi idolo porfavor me gustaria invitarter a mi boda me caso en mayo 24 2014 me encantaria si podrias ir porfavor
Felipe Philip Martinez
September 2, 2013
My deepest sympathies and thoughts are with the Ortiz family. May the Lord receive Gerry into his Kingdom and may God bless Maritza, Jasmine, Geritza, Minerva,Jorge as well as; the rest of his beloved family during these sad days. There is strength and hope with the Lord.
Raquel & Joe Vazquez
August 31, 2013
Nuestro mas sentido pesame Maritza. Que Dios te colme de fortaleza en estos momentos tan dificiles y te de la sabiduria de seguir adelante.
Pam Barnes
August 30, 2013
Peace be with you, Jerry. I will always remember seeing you from across the street helping Jorge with one thing or another. You are truly blessed to be part of such a beautiful family. I know they will miss you.
Dawn Parker
August 30, 2013
I want to send my deepest sympathies to the Ortiz family. Gerry was a truly wonderful man. I met him through delivering to TJX. He will always be remembered as a great man and great dad. I am so sorry for your loss
Dave Cote
August 30, 2013
I had many fun conversations with Gerry at work. I miss him and am very sorry for all that he had to go through. God bless him, his family and friends.
Kellie Morton
August 30, 2013
Mariiza and family,
Please accept my most sincere sympathies on Gerardo's passing. He was one of the nicest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting and will be greatly missed by so many of us! Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. God Bless you all. God Bless you Gerardo, rest in peace my friend, free of pain and sickness!
Love, Kellie,PCA
Dr. Kasturi,MD Umass Cancer Center of Excellance
Ivonne Alcala
August 29, 2013
Nuestro mas sentido pesame y condolencias, dios Los colme de mucha fortaleza y resignacion. Gerald esta descansando y esta en la casa ds dios, besos y abrazos de tu ex-cunada y sobrino, edgardo Gabriel y familia
Kristin Svens
August 29, 2013
Gerry I will always remember how nice you were to work with along with the laughs we shared while doing so. I can't really explain how much your sprit will be missed. You were the 1st. person who made me feel accepted on 1st shift when I transferred from 2nd. All those deliveries all the times at Bay24. Joking and the talks of detailing of cars, and what wax I used, and yes the fist pumps. My prayers and caring thoughts go out to the whole family.
Debra Maddox,RN & Dr. Vijay Kasturi
August 29, 2013
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
August 29, 2013
Maritza, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls.
Karen (Ace Medical)
Omayra Rodriguez
August 29, 2013
Mis mas sentido pesame para mi Familia. Aunque no estamos en estos momentos tan dificiles le queremos dejas saber que nuestro corazon esta con ustedes. R.I.P.Sobrino Querido. Te llevaremos en nuestros Corazones, Tu Tia Paquita Diaz-Ortiz, Prima Omayra Y Familia.
Mari Olga Ortiz
August 29, 2013
De parte de la Familia Reyes-Ortiz te queremos dar el mas sentido pesame. El Senor tede mucha Fortaleza y mucha Paz. Estamos contigo. Te Quiero Mucho Y El Senor te bendiga a ti y a tus hijas.
Robin Metcalf
August 29, 2013
We worked side by side all of his years with TJ Maxx. I have alot of treasured memories to hold onto. He was a great friend and coworker and will be deeply missed. I feel very blessed to have meet Maritza and spent some time with you both. My thoughts and prayers to are with his family.
Milagros Tirado
August 28, 2013
Estamos contigo en este momento de tanto dolor. Dios te de toda la fortaleza y el consuelo que en este momento, tu y tus hijas necesitan. Estamos contigo para lo que necesites.
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