Juan A.

Ortiz

Juan passed away unexpectedly from his Malden home on Monday Nov. 1st, he was 72 years of age.  Born in Jayuya Puerto Rico he was a beloved son of the late Maria Luisa Ortiz.  Juan received his formal education in Jayuya before settling in Chelsea as a young man over 40 years ago.

He was the beloved spouse of Sabrina Pena Ortiz for 42 years.  For 37 years he raised his family from his home on Watts St in Chelsea.  He worked for many years as a machine operator and textile cutter at Synthon Industries in Chelsea.   A resident of Chelsea for most of his life he and his wife recently settled in Malden, taking residence with his son and care giver.

Juan was a hardworking, quiet, and humble man who in his leisure liked walking.  He enjoyed the company of family and friends entertaining them playing his guitar and singing.  And he was a longtime parishioner of St Rose of Lima parish in Chelsea.

He was the beloved husband of 42 years to Sabrina Pena Ortiz of Malden,

He was the devoted father of Jose Rosario of Woburn, and cherished grandfather to his children, Jennifer Mary, Shane J. Mercauto, and Shawn P. Rosario and adored great grandfather of Desamora Mercauto and Percseus Mercauto.

Devoted father of Johnny Rosario of Cambridge, and cherished grandfather to his children, Krystyna M. Rosario and John D. Coyer.

Devoted father of Marcos A. Kuilan of Malden and cherished grandfather to his children, Samai E. Kuilan and Davina Kuilan.

And he was the dear brother of Pedro Ortiz of Somerville.

ARRANGEMENTS: Visiting hours will be held from the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Friday from 4 - 8 P.M. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend.  In order to protect the public health, we advise that all visitors wear face masks while in the Funeral Home.  His Funeral will be conducted from the Welsh Funeral Home on Saturday November 6th at 12:00 Noontime.  Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  Arrangements were given to the care and direction of the Welsh Funeral Home.  For online guest book or to send expressions of sympathy, please use the links below.

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