Virginia Ortiz Bakas 92, of St. Petersburg, Florida passed away January 9,2016,
Virginia was born December 5, 1923 in Leechburg, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Francisco Ortiz and Rosario Lajara Ortiz.
Virginia did piece work at a clothing factory while her son was a small child. She went to school at night and graduated from Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. She received her degree as a designer. She then went on to have her own label in partnership named “Squire Shirts”. She enjoyed traveling, was an avid reader, and loved music, especially operas. Her family remembers her as a generous, loving, and giving person.
Survivors include her husband of 74 years, Robert F. Bakas, Sr. of St. Petersburg, two sons: Robert F. Bakas, Jr. and his wife, Nohemy of St. Petersburg, and Thomas Bakas and his wife, Elvira of Brooklyn Heights, NY, one brother: Frank Ortiz and his wife, Audrey of North Carolina, two grandchildren: Christine M. Bakas Casaburro and her husband, Scott of Long Island, NY, and David Gallo and his wife, Christina of Manhattan. and 5 great grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Armando Ortiz and Carlito Ortiz, four sisters: Ida Ortiz, Fannie Pedraza, Eno Bornheim and Marie Ortiz.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 10:00 am At Bay Pines National Cemetery. Pastor Randy Morris will be officiating.
I am so sorry to hear of the passage of Virginia. I remember her telling me that her dream was to live across the street from a church so she could watch the people coming and going. Godspeed precious woman!
My most sincerest condolences go out to the Bakas family! Virginia was one of the most sweetest women I have ever had the please to know! Even though it has been many years since I’ve seen and spoken with her I know she became more of a beautiful angelic soul on this God given earth. She had a heart of gold and was so full of love and most truly dedicated to her family. Robert Bakas Sr I will keep you in my prayers as well as your beautiful Virginia! I wish for you God’s strength and peace of mind and I know how lost you must feel with the loss of your best friend in life! My most deepest sympathy and I will keep Virginia, you and your family in my prayers! May God Blessings be upon your family!