Obituary of Wanda W. Ortisi

LeRoy, New York / Port Charlotte, Florida / Portland, Connecticut- Wanda Woodward Ortisi, age 85, of Woodward Drive, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, peacefully entered eternal rest on February 18, 2015. Wanda was born on January 19, 1930, the daughter of the late Pearle Arthur and Laura May (Smith) Woodward. Wanda grew up in Longmont, Colorado with her parents and her nine brothers and sisters. She will be remembered as the family matriarch and a tremendous cook. Her love and devotion as a wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt was unlike any other. Wanda was predeceased by her devoted and loving husband of 60 years, Angelo W. Ortisi, Sr., three brothers and three sisters. Wanda leaves behind four siblings, Beulah (Bill) Bell, Warren (Connie) Woodward, James (Agnes) Woodward, and Patricia (Charles) Wilson, her six children, Marsha K. (Dennis) Stevens, Daniel T. (Jayne) Smith, S. Michael (Carolyn) Ortisi, Patricia L.(Bernie)Heizman, Susan O. Smith, Angelo W. (Karen) Ortisi, Jr.,10 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter. Wanda and her late husband Angelo built a tremendous legacy and led their family by example. Wanda will be deeply missed by her entire family, but they take comfort in knowing that she has been reunited with the love of her life. There will be a memorial mass for Wanda at St. Mary’s Church, Portland on Saturday, February 28 at 5:00 p.m. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, May 16at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Portland. Funeral services to follow at the State Veterans Cemetery, Middletown. Memorials in Mrs. Ortisi's memory are suggested to the American Lung Association of the Northeast,460 Totten Pond Road, Suite 400, Waltham, MA 02451 1-800-499-LUNG