Jose E. Ortiz, 71, of Worcester died on August 17, 2018 surrounded by his loving family in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester. He leaves his wife of 49 years Jadwiga (Terry) Ortiz and five children; Marylou and Joseph of Tennessee, Joseph Ortiz of Worcester, Ramona Gallant of Brookfield and Christina Ortiz of Barre. He also leaves eleven grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Jose was born in Cauguas, Puerto Rico, son the late Enrique Ortiz and the late Ramona Marrero. He was one of twelve children. Jose leaves ten siblings Susey, Maria R., Olga, Ramon, Teresa, Margarita, Carlos, Pedro, Maria O. and Carmenlou and was predeceased by a sister Socorro. Jose worked at Wright Machine Co. for thirty years. He enjoyed all sports and was once proud owner of the local softball team Los Amigos.
The family invites all to attend the funeral Mass on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 10:30 am in St. Peter Church, 931 Main St. Worcester. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.