Jorge grew up in his place of birth, with his two sisters and four brothers.
At the age of twenty-four, he returned from Havana to marry Laurelina Jardines on July 23, 1954. From that union two children were born, Victoria and Jorge Luis.
Jorge and the family immigrated to the United States on January 20th, 1971, he made Miami Florida his home for the next 50 years. During that time, he worked in the pharmaceutical warehouse industry and evenings in the restaurant service industry.
Jorge retired at the age of sixty-two, to enjoy a quiet life at home with his wife.
The family finds comfort in knowing that he passed away peacefully in his sleep.
Jorge is survived by his son, Jorge Luis Ortiz, daughter Victoria Ortiz; daughter in law Sonia M Dennis-Ortiz; grandchildren Daniel Marrero, Melissa Bolano, Ashley Ortiz, Brandon Ortiz, Christian Ortiz, great grandchildren Giselle Marrero and Alejandro Marrero, as well as brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A visitation for Jorge will be held Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Caballero Rivero Hialeah, 373 W 9 Street, Hialeah, FL 33010.
Interment will be held for the immediate family only.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.riverofuneralhomehialeah.com for the Ortiz family.
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