John Ortiz, known as Johnny O, a Mahopac resident since 1968, passed away Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, of natural causes at the age of 90. He was born in Manhattan on May 15, 1936, the son of Robert and Consuelo Macaya Ortiz.
John grew up on 135th Street in Manhattan and joined the New York National Guard at age 18. He was a retired truck driver with Public Fuel in New York City, delivering fuel oil to many buildings in the five boroughs.
John was a life member of the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department for over 50 years, where he was elected an honorary chief and served in positions such as sergeant-at-arms, as well as others. He was a member of the Putnam-Northern Westchester Fire Police Association and the Hudson Valley Fireman’s Association.
On Dec. 22, 1956, he married Carol Ciccimarra at the Church of Our Lady of Esparenza in Manhattan. In addition to Carol, he is survived by his daughters, Susan Kallmeyer (Keith) and Donna Aquilino (Jerry), all of Mahopac; his grandchildren, Danielle (Tully), Michael (Tara), Jeremy, Nina, Zach (Samantha) and Cooper; his six great-grandchildren, Cameron, Beckett, Quinn, Luna, Caleb and Zane; his brothers, Edward, George and Richard Ortiz; and his sister, Ida Matta. He was predeceased by his brother, Robert.
Visiting was held Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Joseph J. Smith Funeral Home, Mahopac. Funeral services took place Thursday, Oct. 29, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, with interment following at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Putnam Valley.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Relay for Life, Team Red Wings, Mahopac Chapter.
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