Francisco Ortiz-Torres' Obituary
Francisco Ortiz-Torres, 93, was born on December 3, 1929, to the late Regino Ortiz-Caride and Genera Torres-Torres. Francisco was a strong, hardworking man. You can hear him whistling like the birds at sunrise ready to take on the day. A tradesman by trade he came to the US to build a life for his family and settled in New York City before retiring and moving back to his beloved island of Puerto Rico. In his later years he returned to the US and settled in Ohio with his children and grandchildren. Francisco enjoyed traveling, music, story telling and spending time with his family and friends.
Francisco passed away peacefully at home on April 3, 2023. Beloved soulmate of Aurelia Perez. Cherished father of Rosa (David) Kufner, Frank (Maria Jusino) Ortiz, and Wilfredo (Katherine Sontag) Ortiz. Loving grandfather of Jessica (Cody) Stout, Christina (Brian) Naughton, Justin Malave, Ashley Ortiz, Jordan Ortiz, Arianna Ortiz, Sofia Ortiz, and Emma Ortiz. Dear great-grandfather of Lucy Naughton.
You will be truly missed. We love you...Que Dios te cuide y te bendiga.
A private service will be held.
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