Felix Guillermo Ocasio

Felix was born March 6, 1947, in Santurce, Puerto Rico. He was the son Miguel Ocasio and Guillermina (Lopez) Ocasio. He was raised in the Bronx NY until his family moved to Bridgeport during his teen years then Milford, CT.

Felix graduated from Bassick High School in Bridgeport, CT in 1964.

Felix enlisted in the Marines in 1965, and served until honorably discharged in 1967. He served in Vietnam. He was a proud Marine all his life.

Felix married Maria (Camacho) Ocasio on February 8, 1967, at St Ambrose Church in Bridgeport, CT. They were married for 56 years. Felix was in love with his beautiful wife Maria since they met in 1964, when he was 17 and she was 16. Felix and Maria lived in Bridgeport, CT and Monroe, CT until they moved to Florida.

After serving in Vietnam, Felix worked as a Plumber’s Apprentice at New Haven Regional Water Company until 1980 when he was disabled.

Felix especially loved his cheesecake, surfing the internet, his artwork, and spending time with his family. He was as he liked to put it, a Jack of all Trades, Master to none.

Felix had always been known by the name of Philip until he moved to Florida in 1999. At that time, he “reclaimed” his birth first name and middle name of “Felix Guillermo.” People who met in Florida were confused by the Felix/Philip reference as everyone else called him Philip.

Felix was a classic jokester, who laughed at his jokes before he could even get them out. And, don’t forget his impressions of Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, and Goofy.

Remaining to cherish Felix’s memory are: his wife Maria; Daughters - Kerri (John), Danielle (Cary); Sons – Adam Sr (Kori), Philip; Grandchildren - Samantha (Michael), Adrian, Erika, Zach (Lauren), Mayah, Adam Jr, Gianna, Will, Brandi, Emalee, Nicole, and Grady; Great Grandchildren - Jace, Kade, and Rhys; Brothers - Mike and Johnny; Sisters – Liliana and Gloria.

Preceding Felix in death are his parents, Miguel and Guillermina; brothers - Joaquin and Angelo; sister – Daisy.

A visitation for Felix will be held Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

A funeral service will occur Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

A reception of light repast will occur Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

All of these services will take place at Blount and Curry Carrollwood, 3207 West Bearss Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33618.

A committal service will occur Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 10:30 AM, at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Ave, Bushnell, FL 33513. Please arrive at the main gate at 10:15. Stay to the right. At the check-in shack give Felix’s name and they will direct you to the committal area. Please arrive fifteen minutes early to ensure you're directed to the proper location.

In lieu of flowers, a Memorial donation in Felix’s memory may be directed to Parkinson Foundation (Parkinson.Org).