Gerardo Ortiz

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.