Santo Domingo.- This Thursday, the death of Mr. Américo Ortiz, father of the legendary David Ortiz, member of the Dominican Baseball Hall of Fame, was confirmed. The news was made public through sources close to the family, who sent a message to the program “Esto No es Radio”. The father of “Big Papi” had faced health problems in recent times. In an emotional social media post on Father’s Day, David Ortiz expressed his feelings towards his father. He wished his father good health and described him as one of the most important people in his life.
No details about the funeral arrangements have been provided yet. Américo Ortiz was a fundamental figure in David Ortiz’s life and career. In his honor, David named his tobacco company “Américo Cigars”.You are one of the best things that has happened to me in my life and I truly don’t think that on my best day as a father that I am I can surpass you because you out of nowhere did too much just to see your children grow and without fear of being wrong there are no ways to surpass you dad
David Ortiz
