Pito was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on September 22, 1946 to Isabel and Paul Ortiz. He married Jacinta Montalvo on June 16, 1969 and begot Paul M. Ortiz, Joseph G. Ortiz, and Angel Ortiz.
Pito served as an active duty seaman in the US Navy and was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. He loved being outdoors, working on his yard (and even his family’s yards, when they let him,) and spending time with his dog, Rocko. He always made sure his family had everything they needed. He will be remembered for his fighting spirit and love of his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Jacinta Ortiz; his sons, Joseph and Angel and his grandchildren: Alaina, Angel, Jr., Andrew, Adam, Natalie and Isabella (Bella.) He was preceded in death by his son, Paul Ortiz.
Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM at Memory Gardens Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 with Holy Rosary being recited at 10:00 AM. Funeral Service will follow at 10:30 AM with inurnment at Memory Gardens Cemetery.
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