Obituary of Gladys Ortiz

Gladys Ortiz, 75, of Hammonton passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 in AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Mainland Division in Galloway Township. Born in Cidra, PR she lived in Hammonton for many years. Gladys formerly worked at Bally's Park Place in Atlantic City for 25 years in the housekeeping department. She was predeceased by her parents Emilio Mendez and Julia Figueroa; her brothers, Luis Mendez, Benigno Mendez and Hector Mendez. Gladys is survived by her four children, Norma Ortiz, Anthony Ortiz, Marie Ortiz (Joseph O'Donoghue) and Joey Ortiz; her seven sisters, Maria L. Mendez, Hilda R. Mendez (Manuel), Ada E. Mendez, Ana A. Mendez, Neida Quinones (Ozzie), Migdalia Mendez; Magdalena Mendez; one brother Felix Mendez (Carmen) seven grandchildren, Stacey Ortiz, Joseph Cruz, Amaris Cruz, Elmelinda Cruz, Anthony Ortiz, Jr., Jerrica Ortiz; Jocelyn Ortiz and three great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday December 17, 2020, 11:00am in St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish, Church of St. Joseph's 226 French St., Hammonton. Burial will follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Hammonton. A viewing will be held Thursday morning, 8:30 am - 10:30 am at the Carnesale Funeral Home, Hammonton.