Aldo Zortea

Aldo "Al" Zortea, 82, passed away on April 4, 2026, after a short illness.

He was born on September 20, 1943, in Frankfurt, Germany, to Guido and Maria Zortea. In 1957, Al immigrated to the United States with his mother and older sister, Flavia, and settled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he played football and earned both a degree in Civil Engineering and an MBA. In 1967, Al proudly became an American citizen.

After college, Al moved to Southern California and began his career as a civil engineer with Caltrans. He later transitioned into sales and marketing by joining Honeywell, which brought him to Minneapolis. There, he met his future wife, Becky, in 1982, and they were married in 1985. While living in Minneapolis, Al joined Ricoh, and his career took him and his family to Chicago and later New Jersey. In 1999, another opportunity brought them to Simi Valley, where they made their home.

Al was a devoted husband and father who cherished time with his family. He had a lifelong passion for golf and, wherever he lived, found a welcoming community of fellow golfers. Though he enjoyed every course he played, his favorites were in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He also loved watching his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers and following European soccer.

Al is survived by his wife of 40 years, Becky, his daughter Alexandra, and his son and daughter-in-law, Nicholas and Aaris. He is also survived by his older sister, Flavia.

He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.