Jason W.T. Bortle

Jason Bortle, beloved husband and doting father, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 21, 2020. Jason was predeceased by his father, William Bortle Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Stacie; children, Brendan, Isaiah, & Chelsea Bortle, Michael & Matthew Renna; stepchildren, Kaelee Markle & Andrew Mack; 3 grandsons; mother, Judy; sister, Autumn (Scott) White; 4 uncles and many extended family members.

Jason was a believer of life long learning, demonstrated by him attended Corning Community College for his Paramedic, graduating in 1998. Shortly thereafter, he completed his Critical Care Paramedic as well as his RSI. He also had an AS in Information Technology, BS in Homeland Security & Emergency Management, 6 classes shy of his RN, and almost finished his Masters in Homeland Security & Emergency Management.

He held a variety of roles within EMS such as Chief, Deputy Chief, Operations Manager, Chief ALS with a variety of agencies. He also held Executive Deputy EMS Coordinator role Car 910 with the County of Monroe EMS, sat on the Department of Health for New York State and also worked for the Department of Homeland Security as a NYS Terrorism Task force Intelligence Liaison Officer. Jason had countless licenses, certifications at the County, State and Federal level as well as a multitude of honors & awards from individual agencies, counties and New York State.

Jason was an active and proud Freemason and past office of Phoenix Lodge #115 and current member of Seneca Lodge #797, a Damascus Shriner and 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason in the Valley of Rochester.

The number one priority for Jason was taking care of others needs, always before his own. He was committed to his family, friends, co-workers and especially his crews. As a leader in EMS, everyone knew he had an open door policy for his crew. His phone would ring day and night because people knew that he will be there for them, helping to solve their dilemmas no matter how big or small. The impeccable dresser, he loved wearing his uniform or all decked out in his suit, even if he had to kneel down on the road to save someone's life he would still manage to be spotless.

Jason was an active part of the community, 32nd degree Master Mason, Shriner and a member of Scottish Rite. Jason loved riding his Harley and even converted his wife Stacie into a motorcycle-lover and rider.

He was an accomplished drummer and toured with his band Deadlock in his younger years. They recorded albums, toured and opening concerts for several well known heavy metal bands.

In lieu of flowers, consider donating to Second Hand Dog Rescue. A non-profit agency who saved our Bailey from a kill shelter in Georgia, and brought him to New York, and ultimately to our family. Jason found him to be of great comfort and companionship. Bailey always knew when Jason was having bad/hard days and would make sure to stay close by. At night, Bailey always slept with us in bed (hogging the bed, of course) but always snuggled into Jason every night. https://tinyurl.com/jasonbortle

He loved life and spending time with his family, his courageous battle with cancer did not change this. He impacted everyone he came into contact with, encouraging and supporting them with their dreams and aspirations. Words will never be able to articulate how loving, dynamic and astounding he was. I will always fiercely love you. Until we meet again my groom.

Services will be held privately.