Robert R. Ortgiesen

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Robert R. Ortgiesen, 50, of Limerick, Pennsylvania passed away on August 14, 2015.

Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of Raymond R. and Elaine G. (Swider) Ortgiesen III. Robert was a Sprinklerfitter for Local 715 until moving out of state. He was a 1982 graduate of Bishop Hendricken High School and a graduate of CCRI. He was a former member of the RI Fish & Game Protective Association. Robert was extremely well versed in politics and current events and was admired for his quick wit and sharp sense of humor.

He is survived by his loving children Dana Romano Ortgiesen and Nicolas Robert Ortgiesen, both of Pennsylvania; his former wife Giuseppina Romano; his brother Raymond R. Ortgiesen IV of Narragansett and his sister Robyn R. Simoneau of Coventry. He was also the uncle of Kristen Collard, Raymond R. Ortgiesen V, Rachel and Matthew Simoneau.

Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 60 Pleasant Street, West Warwick. Calling hours respectfully omitted. Burial will be private. Arrangements by the Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home. www.murphyfuneralhomes.org