Obituary of Ramonita Ortega

Ortega, Ramonita (nee Martinez), age 57 of Paterson at rest at home surrounded by her loving family on May 16, 2014. Wife of Eddy A. Ortega of Paterson. Beloved mother of Shelly Gerena and her husband, Daniel of Paterson, Eddy Ortega and his wife Cynthia of Hawthorne, and Oscar Ortega and his wife Yadira of Union. Cherished grandmother of Aiden and Devin Gerena, Nyah and Addison Ortega and Jason Bermudez. Loving sister of Carmen Gonzalez, Maria, Zoraida and Elizabeth Martinez, Panchi Garcia, Migdalia Arroyo and Hector and Carlos Martinez. She is survived by her beloved pet dog, Nitro and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eladio and Gloria (nee Lopez) Martinez. Born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, she came to the mainland in 1970 residing in Paterson. Mrs. Ortega was a Team Leader for Filtra Corp., Riverdale, the past thirty years before retiring in 2006. She was a parishioner of St. John's Cathedral, Paterson and was a very loving and giving person who touched the hearts of many. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and family. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa, on Tuesday at 9:30 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. John's Cathedral, Paterson at 10:00 AM. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa. Friends may visit Monday 5-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. John's Cathedral, 381 Grand Street, Paterson, NJ 07505 would be appreciated.