Reverend Luis Ortiz, 89, of New Britain, departed this world to be with the Lord on June 29th, 2020 surrounded by his family. Born on September 6th 1930 in the town of Maunabo Puerto Rico, to the late Dominga and Salvador Ortiz. He was predeceased by his daughter Luz Burgos and his grandson Angel Ortiz. He is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years Andrea Ortiz, his daughters Carmen Baez and husband Tony, Guillermina Beatty and her husband Dennis, Nelida Medina and her husband Antonio, Ana Delma Benitez and her husband Manuel, Maria Elena Ortiz and Damaris Ortiz. His Sons Angel Luis Ortiz and his wife Modesta, Eddie Ortiz and his Wife Irma Grimes, Fernando Ortiz and his wife Patricia, and Pastor Adalberto Ortiz and his wife Pastress Emily Ortiz, twenty four grandchildren, thirty two great grandchildren, and one great great granddaughter, a brother and a sister, many nieces and nephews, other family members and friends that love him very much. He dedicated most of his life to the service of God as a co-pastor at the Christian Pentecostal Church in New Britain for fifteen years and as a Pastor at the Christian Pentecostal Church in New Haven for twenty three years. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the US Army. In addition to his dedication to the Pentecostal Church, Luis worked for Pratt & Whitney for many years until his retirement. Our family would like to extend our thanks to the Hartford Healthcare At Home Hospice Care, especially Emily Mojica, Maritza Kortright, and Iris Caban for their loving care provided to Luis and our family. Calling hours will be held at New Britain Memorial-Sagarino Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Ave, New Britain on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 from 4:00pm-8:00pm. Funeral home prayer service to follow on Thursday, July 2, 2020 9:30am-10:30am. Interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery, 120 Smalley St, New Britain. For an online memorial, please visit www.newbritainsagarino.com.
