Carmelo Ortiz

December 24, 1945 - March 7, 2022

Carmelo Ortiz, 76 of Hamilton, NJ has been accepted into God's loving embrace on Monday, March 7, 2022 at St. Francis Medical Center surrounded by his wonderful family. Born in Naranjito, Puerto Rico, Carmelo had been a long time area resident who spent his retirement enjoying quality time with his wife and family. Carmelo had a passion for horse racing at Parx Racing and the Philadelphia Race Track. In his younger days, Carmelo enjoyed being a "handyman", working on cars and repairing old projects while starting new ones as well. Carmelo will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Predeceased by his parents, Geronimo Ortiz and Nativida Rios Ortiz, brothers, Porforio and Manuel Ortiz, and sisters, Carmen Valentin and Pruvencia Ortiz. Left to cherish his beautiful memory is his loving wife of 42 years, Marta Ortiz, caring children, Carmela Markashevsky, Elison Molina (Wanda), Leidy Garcia (Angel), Jesenia Ortiz-Azcona (Dionny), and Miguel Ortiz, brothers, Jorge and David Ortiz, grandchildren, Michael, EJ, Jannelle, Nayelis, Angel Jr., Jeffrey, Leidy K, Dionny Jr., Jayden, and Noami, 8 great grandchildren and another one on the way! Many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives as well. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, March 10, 2022, 1:00pm at the Chiacchio Southview Funeral Home, 990 South Broad Street, Trenton NJ 08611 (parking facility and handicap access located directly behind the funeral home). Visitation will begin at 11:30am at the funeral home Thursday morning. Interment to follow at Colonial Memorial Park, Hamilton Township. Arrangements under the auspices of David C. Chiacchio and the compassionate staff of the Chiacchio Southview Funeral Home.