Obituary of Constancio Tirado

Constancio Tirado, 90, of Amsterdam passed away January 12, 2020 at St. Mary’s Healthcare with his loving family by his side. He was born on September 22, 1929  in Yabucoa Puerto Rico, and is the son of the late Juan and Feliciana Herrera Tirado.

Survived by his loving wife Maria P. Morales Tirado of Amsterdam whom he married on September 8, 1950.   Survived also by his son Luis Robert Tirado of Amsterdam,   two daughters Domitila (Ismael) Ortiz of Amsterdam and Gloria Tirado of Florida. Grandchildren Ismael Ortiz Jr., Cesar Ortiz, Jenise Tirado, Luis Tirado, Rio Tirado, and Reagan Tirado.   Also by eight great grandchildren, many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Besides his parents Constancio is predeceased by a daughter Luz Maria Tirado, three brothers Rosario Tirado, Antonio Tirado, Juan Tirado, and also by two sisters Julia Tirado, Victoria Landor.

During his lifetime he proudly served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1954.  Constancio was the owner and operator of the Blaze Inn Tavern for 36 years, he was a very caring and selfless person, and enjoyed to socialize. He enjoyed spending time with his loving family, and loved to play dominos.  He also had a great love for all his pets.

Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Betz, Rossi, Bellinger Family Funeral Homes, 171 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY 12010 on Thursday January 16, 2020 from 4 to 7 PM. A private burial will take place in the family plot of the St. Michael’s Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at www.brbsfuneral.com.