Enzo Ortega
Enzo Ortega, 70, of Western Springs. Husband of Leigh. Father of Melissa (Kevin) Gilliard, Tony (Beatrice) Jones and Erik Ortega. Grandfather of Meghan, Mia, Vivienne, Madeleine, and soon-to-be-born, Sebastian Jones. Also many siblings, nieces and nephews. Visitation 5 to 7pm Friday, June 26th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Private cremation to follow. Enzo was a karate instructor in Western Springs for 35 years, still teaching until his passing on June 22nd. Funeral home phone 708/352-6500 or www.hjfunerals.com
My name is Scott W. Miller.
Enzo Ortega was my sensei in 1975.
For all who read this message, my father and Enzo were very close friends! My mother Ileane loved Enzo!
I live in burbank, I remember when geno was born!
I was Enzo’s youngest brown belt in Glendale and the Broadway dogo!
I have missed Enzo!