Antonio Ortiz, age 90, of Norwood, formerly of Bayamon, Puerto Rico, on October 1, 2016. Antonio Ortiz son of Juan Ortiz and Librada Nieves, one of 7 children born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico in a small town of Sabana Seca.
His older brother Francisco Ortiz, and sisters Angelina Nieves, Anastacia Ortiz, now deceased. He is survived by his sisters Dolores Valentin, Cristina Ortiz, Isabel Reyes, now residing in Florida. Antonio married his first love Emilia Flores Cortez dating for 6 years prior to marrying for 54 years until her passing 2 years ago. Antonio Ortiz, father to 8 children, Antonia Ortiz Marroquin, Josefa Ortiz Soto twin with Josefina Ortiz, Maria Ortiz Cuddy, Elizabeth Ortiz, Mark Ortiz, Elsie Ortiz Kresley and Edvardo Ortiz. Grandfather to 16 grandchildren and great-grandchildren to many to mention. Loved by all that cross his path and always willing to lend a helping hand to the less fortunate. Our home was and open door to all. Our dad did not know color or race, he loved everyone equally and because of him his children learned the same. For that we thank you. Never afraid to go into forbidden territories where racism and discrimination was obvious, never afraid. He was a great provider to his family and well like by his church family and his friends. He loved the great outdoors, and the road. Love to explore unknown places and was not afraid to drive miles for fun or for ice-cream. We will miss him forever and carry him in our hearts and in our memory. Thank you Dad for everything. We will miss you forever. Rejoice now with Mom. Until we meet again. We love you. Visiting hours at the Brady & Fallon Funeral Home 10 Tower St. (Opp. Forest Hills MBTA Station) Jamaica Plain on Thursday October 6 from 6-9 PM. His funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Friday October 7 from 10 am until 11 am. Interment will then take place at St. Michael Cemetery.