Guillermo Lionel Ortega passed away of natural causes on June 14, 2021. “Mito”, “G” as he was known to family and friends was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala and immigrated with his family to the United States in 1978. He was the son of the late Dr. William Ortega and the late Louise Ortega. He was a 1985 graduate of Malvern Preparatory School and attended Dickinson College.
Guillermo went on to have a successful career in the insurance industry where he specialized in underwriting of global benefits for several insurers including CIGNA, AIG, UHG and most recently as the Chief Underwriting Officer at International Medical Group.
Guillermo was an avid sports fan especially his beloved Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies and all things soccer. He enjoyed attending the Blue Hens football games where he was a season ticket holder. He also coached basketball at Tower Hill and coached youth soccer.
Guillermo had a passion for good food and wine and good people. He was a tremendous cook and hosted awesome holiday occasions and tailgates. Guillermo’s greatest joy was his family and friends. His smile and laughter were contagious, and he touched the hearts of everyone he met.
Guillermo is survived by his beloved wife Maureen Ortega (Cawley), brother Lionel and his wife Katherine, brother Carlos, nieces Shannon, Grace and Isabella and nephews Jack, Aiden, William, Matthew, Carlitos, Dimitri and Charlie.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers a contribution be made to Guillermo Ortega Memorial Scholarship (https://gofund.me/ef7265ff). The Guillermo Ortega Memorial Scholarship is being established to honor Guillermo’s commitment to lifelong learning and mentorship in hopes of a brighter future.
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