Javier "House" Ortiz

Javier "House" Ortiz, age 52, of Passaic, NJ went home to be with His Lord and Savior and his mother, Aida Montañez on Friday, April 2, 2021 after a lengthy battle with an illness. Javier is survived by his loving companion, Melissa McDonald, his dear children, Javier L. Ortiz, Ashley Catala, Destinee Ortiz, Janiece Galarza, Isaiah Ortiz, Jaydan Montañez, Isabella Ortiz and his sisters, Mayra Leon, Aida Ivonne Ortiz and Sandra Montanez. He is also survived by his stepchildren, Haley and Brianna, 4 grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. Javier was a true inspiration to others. He loved to tell stories and make people laugh. His smile was contagious and his animated personality and expressions could light up any room. He loved music and had a voice that could touch your soul. He was a hard worker and a good provider. He was a proud Puerto Rican man with a heart of gold, who loved all of his children and family dearly. He was one-of-a-kind and he will be forever remembered and sadly missed. His viewing will be held on Friday, April 9, 2021 from 10:00am to 11:00am at the LeRoy P. Wooster Funeral Home and Crematory, 441 White Horse Pike, Atco, NJ. Additional viewing times will be held on Friday evening 7:00pm to 9:00pm and again Saturday morning 8:30am to 10:00am at the Alvarez Funeraria, Inc., 66 Passaic Ave., Passaic, NJ 07055. (973-815-0080). Funeral services will begin on Saturday, 10:00am Interment will follow at the East Ridgelawn Cemetery, 255 Main Ave., Clifton, NJ 07014. A livestream of the service will be available to view via this link Livestream Link on Friday, April 9, 2021 starting at 10:00am.