Victor Castel Ortiz born on March 13, 1935, passed away on January 1, 2017, after a long battle with kidney cancer. He was 81 years old. Beloved father of 4 children: Castel, Elaine, Anthony and Sonya. Loving father in-law of John and Tony. Devoted husband of Anne (nee Rodriguez). Ex-husband of Laura and Josephine. During his illustrious NYPD career, he was a homicide and narcotics detective, and also a member of the hostage negotiating team among other duties. After retiring from police work, he was the Assistant Director of the Dept. of Investigations at NYRA. He will be returned to the mountains where he was born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico. Everyone who knew him, loved him and he will be greatly missed. Reposing Thursday and Friday 2-5 & 7-9 at Cusimano & Russo funeral home 2005 W 6th St. Brooklyn, NY 11223. Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated on Saturday 11:45 AM at Sts. Simon & Jude Church, 185 Van Sicklen St. Brooklyn, NY 11223. Interment to follow in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico. www.cusimanoandrussofuneralhome.com ~