Salvatore A. Ortenzo

On August 24, 2018
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Salvatore A. Ortenzo, age 91, of McMurray, PA, formerly of Penn Hills, PA, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, in his sleep at home with family on Friday, August 24, 2018. Born on December 7, 1926, he was the son of the late Elizabeth and Anthony Ortenzo. Beloved husband of Concetta “Connie” Ortenzo. Loving father of Janet Ortenzo, Anthony “Tony” (Cindy) Ortenzo, Carole Ortenzo, and Linda Ortenzo. Cherished grandfather to Michael, Claire, Dominic, and Grace Ortenzo. He was preceded in death by his siblings Dorothy Ortenzo, Rita (Thomas “Rocky”) Ortenzo Denne, and Robert (Betty) Ortenzo. He was also blessed with many nieces and nephews.

Sal was a devoted husband of nearly 66 years and a loving father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. A proud World War II Army veteran, he was a respected and admired business owner, baseball coach, and lifelong member of the Catholic faith. He also was an avid bowler and sports fan. Sal inspired everyone he met with his decency, goodness, and generosity of spirit. He was a blessing to all who knew him and a light of our lives.

Family and friends are welcome on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 from 2 PM- 4 PM and 6 PM – 8 PM at Cremation and Funeral Care, 3287 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 10 AM at St. Benedict the Abbot, 120 Abington Drive, McMurray, PA 15317.

In lieu of flowers, we suggest donations to organizations that support Catholic charities, veterans, cancer research, or seniors.

Please view and sign the family’s online guestbook at www.cremationfuneralcare.com.

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Diane and Jim Scabilloni

Aug 25 2018

So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you for peace and comfort.

April Dwyer

My sincere condolences to the Ortenzo family. Prayers for all his family that they may find peace in knowing Sal is one of the angels watching over them. I am great full that I had the pleasure of knowing him.

Bob White

Aug 26 2018

My sincere condolences to Mrs.Ortenzo, Janet, Tony, Carole, and Linda. I have the wonderful experience of knowing this family for 47 years and feel they are an extended family to me. Mr.Ortenzo was always so kind and welcoming to me and know he was a great and caring husband and family man and he will now be one of their guardian angels looking over all of his beloved family. Even though I cannot be there with you, I will be there in prayers, love, and spirit. God bless you all!

Janet Ortenzo

It is such a comfort to our family to see the lovely messages here. Dad was deeply loved by all of us who knew him. There are also many funny stories about him that we’ve been sharing today and would love to share with all of you as well in the coming days. For right now, I’d like to post the message I put into the PG Guest Book this morning. It’s addressed to Dad: “Dad, there is no way I can condense nearly 65 years of your love and care for me into this message, but what I feel, and what I have always felt, is overwhelming gratitude that I was born to you and Mom. The two of you were the first ones to teach me to love and have faith in God, and that family is always more important than any of the human issues that we live with every day. Because of you and Mom, our family has always been a source of joy, strength, laughter, faith, and love for your children, grandchildren, friends, and all who knew you. I wish that all of the children I worked with in my 40 years as a Catholic educator could have known the kind of family life that we had, and still have. I will never have the words to thank you and Mom for dedicating your nearly-66 years of marriage to providing a faith-filled, loving home to all of our family and friends, but know that I will always love you very much and that I am forever grateful.”

Jim and Mary Alice Klug

Sal was a joy to know. We are grateful for the time we had to spend with him. Prayers for the Ortenzo family.

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