Derrick E. “Dee” Wortman, 62, of New Port Richey, FL passed away at his residence on March 11, 2008 of natural causes and under the Outpatient Care of the VA Medical Clinic in New Port Richey. A native of Mars Hill, Maine and a local resident since 2000, when he moved to New Port Richey, FL from Land o Lakes, FL; he was an independent fence contractor; a member of the American Legion; a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War Era stationed in Germany.and a avid motor cyclist who rebuilt motorcycles and enjoyed carpentry work. Preceded in death by a brother, Bill Wortman, Derrick is survived by his wife, Mary of New Port Richey, FL; a son, Anthony Paulk of New Port Richey, FL; three daughters, Robin Wortman of West Haven, CT; Mary Lou Valeriano of West Haven, CT and Roxanne Wortman of Land o Lakes, FL; a brother, Jack Kramer and his wife, Penny of Land O Lakes, FL; a sister, Joy Glodek of Titusville, FL and a granddaughter, Ashley Curry and numerous beloved family and friends. There will be a family gathering at the residence at a future date and this date will be posted to the web site. VETERANS FUNERAL CARE-CLEARWATER, FL. 727-467-0922
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To my soul mate love of my life, always and forever you will be a part of me.
he will be missed
My loving nephew, you brought love and joy to my neice and this is why I loved you at first, but soon the love was because of who you are. I will keep my promise to you and will be here for Mary and Anthony. I love you, rest well as your fight and valent it was is over,you deserve the rest. You and Marc watch over us and we will get through.
Love,
Aunt Doreen
Grampa,
You are such a special person. I’m so glad you are my grampa! I love you so much. You were always there for me when I needed you the most! I could count on you for any and everything! I can’t wait until we met again! I love you with all my heart and soul! And I always will!
~Ash
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I am so sorry and wanted to offer my condolences to you and your family. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
WE WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH.YOU WERE ALWAYS VERY SPECIAL TO US.WE WILL MISS YOUR CRAZY PARTYS.YOU WERE ALWAYS SO MUCH FUN TO BE AROUND AND WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU.
LOVE,
JESSICA
FAYE
TASHA
LESHA
AND ALL OF THE FAMILY
you were a wonderful family man and a wonderful friend.we will miss u terribly.
love you dee,
Emma jean
He took life like a grain of salt. We should all be a little more like Dee.
We want to offer our condolences at this time. Dee was a quiet, laid back man. He will be truely missed.
I am so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
we will miss you. we love you. grandma lila clark
mary, i’m really sorry for you loss,dee was a really nice guy. we all thought a lot of him, and will miss him a lot. love aunt charlene
Mary I just wanted to let you know that you and your son have been in my thoughts and prayers since we all found out. I am sorry for your loss. I hope to see you back in class if you are able. My Sincere Condolences, Michelle Borchik
Mary, I am very sorry to hear about your husband. While I did not know him personally, I know by your words that he was a wonderful man, husband and father. Please accept my deepest sympathies, and do not heistate to call if you need anything!! Laura Smith, PHCC ADN west campus.
You,and your family are in our prayers.Stay strong,and God Bless