ORTIZ, Maria L., 96, of Spring Hill, Florida, died Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Brooksville Healthcare Center.
She was born April 1, 1924 in Coamo, Puerto Rico and came to the area 10 years ago from Manhattan, New York. She was a seamstress in the clothing industry.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Fernando Cancetty. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Fernando & Marcia Cancetty; daughter: Alba Cancetty; son: Louis Cancetty; all of Spring Hill, Florida; three sisters: Zenida Ortiz of the Bronx, New York, and Carmen Ortiz and Aida Luz Ortiz, both of Coamo, Puerto Rico; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren: Andrea and Damien.
Visitation will be from 10:00am until 1:00pm, Friday, August 21, 2020 at the Merritt Funeral Home, Spring Hill Chapel. A Graveside Service will be conducted at 2:00pm at Florida Hills Memorial Gardens with Deacon Gregorio Lugo officiating.
