▰ Concetta (Antonuccio) Cortese Died January 10, … More Information |
Concetta (Antonuccio) Cortese passed away January 10, 2005 in Somerville, Massachusetts. Obituary published: January 11, 2005 in "Boston Globe" |
▰ Cecilia V Cortese Died February 15, … More Information |
Cecilia V Cortese, born November 22, 1920 joined the Lord February 15, 2010 in Massachusetts. Cecilia was 89.
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Obituary: A TRIBUTE TO CECILIA (DALESSANDRO) CORTESE St. Leonards Church Boston, MA 19, 2010 by Anthony D. Cortese Fr. Antonio, Fr. Claude, Franciscan Friars of St. Leonards Church, members of the Cortese and DAlessandro extended family and friends, I offer these thoughts on behalf of my brother, Nick, and sisters, Palma & Luci. We are together this morning to honor, pay tribute to and to celebrate the life of Cecilia DAlessandro Cortese, devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend and a member of St. Leonards Church for 89 years. She was baptized, received all the sacraments, was a member of the choir in her teens and 20s where she met her husband and our late father, Nick Cortese, and was married here. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters and the Third Order of St. Francis and had a lifelong devotion to Saint Anthony, Saint Francis and the Blessed Mother. She attended Mass at St. Leonards every day of her adult life when she was in town and physically able. She was born of then recent immigrant parents from Southern Italy and lived in the multi-family DAlessandro house at 44 No. Bennet Street, above what was known as the Saint Store by long time North End residents. She lived there for 83 years including 59 married to our father, Nick, until they both entered a nursing home for the last years of their lives. While in later years she enjoyed the independence and the social rewards of office work for an insurance company and the Massachusetts Department of Public Welfare, her whole life revolved around her family, St. Leonards Church, the North End and spending part of her summers with Dad in Buzzards Bay. She was deeply devoted to and in love with Dad, who was her best friend and constant companion for their entire adult lives. were the perfect match - yin and yang, two peas in a pod - and inseparable. From the beginning of motherhood, everything was about bringing us up right. I remember the day she took me by the hand, as she did all of us, to kindergarten at the Eliot School. I remember how she made sure we ate well and dressed well whenever we went to school or to church and how she and Dad always had something for all of us to do as a family on weekends - family gatherings, outings in the summer, church functions, etc. Of course there are the memories of how she managed the familys social and religious life, financial matters, our educational direction through high school and instilled in us the importance of going to college to make something of ourselves as she and Dad put it. Mostly, she wanted to be sure that we would have the values of caring for family, friends and the communities in which we would live and that we treat other people with respect and dignity as she did. Her leadership did not stop with the immediate family. She was part of an extended family of ten boys and girls and lived with her mother, father and her sister Helen. She was the principal cook and caregiver for her parents, sister Helen and us for over 50 years. She was truly the magnet for the extended DAlessandro family, always checking in on her sisters and brothers and arranging family gatherings. She really got in gear for the holidays and special events like when we would get visits from her brother, Fr. Francis, from New York, or her uncle, Bishop Bernadine Mazzarella, from Honduras. Whenever they came to town the word went out through the family grapevine - just like Paul Revere - "Get ready! Fr. Francis or The Bishop is coming!" And wed all scramble to have family gatherings or find other ways to see them. She was a tireless and excellent cook. Today I look for and try to emulate (with mixed success) so many of her signature Italian dishes - from the pastas in all kinds of red sauces, pasta and greens, pasta fasule, homemade lasagna, ravioli, calamari, baccala - the list goes on. And then there were her cakes and cookies that were always around. The family joke was about how she would always burn the first batch of cookies - mostly because she would fall asleep in the living room taking one of her famous naps. When Uncle Frank, who lived upstairs with Aunt Laura and Cousin Fran, came home from his evening shift at the Gillette , he would smell the burnt cookies, stop by and eat some. Mother was thrilled that they wouldn go to waste. We were never sure whether he was being nice to her or he really liked burnt cookies! Life was not easy for her, especially bringing up a family on one working class salary. She was always on the go and frequently took naps. I remember her ironing all our clothes, including underwear, socks and handkerchiefs - imagine. Often after dinner we would be sitting at the kitchen table (always the kitchen table as in all Italian families) having some fruit and she would put her elbows on the table to prop up her head and fall asleep. Dad and my brother, Nick, would tease her - Dad most often by tickling her nose with a napkin and Nick by untying her apron while she was asleep and tying it to the chair. When she awoke and tried to stand up she would be trying to take the chair with her. It was hilarious. Her typical reaction was to say You e rotten, lousy and no good, or RLNG for short, and then would laugh at the whole incident. And these expressions stuck. One day at the Sancta Maria home when she was in the later stages of Alzheimers Disease I was trying to see if she remembered my or any continued... |
▰ Catherine Cortese Died September 23, … More Information |
Catherine Cortese passed away September 23, 2000 in Boston, Massachusetts. Obituary published: September 24, 2000 in "Boston Globe" |
▰ Catherine Cortese Died September 22, … More Information |
Catherine Cortese left this earth on September 22, 2000 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Boston, Massachusetts. Obituary published: September 23, 2000 in "Boston Globe" |
▰ Anthony Sr "Tony" Cortese Died August 12, … More Information |
Anthony Sr "Tony" Cortese passed away August 12, 2005 in Somerville, Massachusetts. Obituary published: August 13, 2005 in "Boston Globe" |
▰ Anthony Sr "Tony" Cortese Died August 11, … More Information |
Anthony Sr "Tony" Cortese passed away August 11, 2005 in Somerville, Massachusetts. Obituary published: August 12, 2005 in "Boston Globe" |
▰ Anthony J Cortese Died June 16, … More Information |
Anthony J Cortese, born March 7, 1933 went into the presence of the Lord on June 16, 2015 in Stoneham, Massachusetts. Anthony was 82.
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Obituary: Anthony was born on 7, 1933 and passed away on , 16, 2015. Anthony was a resident of Stoneham, Massachusetts at the time of passing. Anthony was the companion of Teri Murphy. |
▰ Anthony Joseph Cortese Died December 25, … More Information |
Anthony Joseph Cortese, born January 28, 1946 passed away peacefully December 25, 2017 in Bourne, Massachusetts. Anthony was 71.
Family members and close friends: , Jerry Ioannilli, Jamal, Marilyn Roberts, Michele Greth, Sally Walter, Sue Forti, The Staff Of Nickerson-bourne Funeral Home, Glenn Rowland, Peggy Mcdonough |
▰ Albert A Cortese Died July 12, … More Information |
Albert A Cortese, born September 18, 1937 entered Heaven's gates on July 12, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. Albert was 82.
Family members and close friends: , Michael Evers, Diane Choueiri, Nick &rose Rizzari |
▰ Adeline (Meola) Cortese Died August 04, … More Information |
Adeline (Meola) Cortese went into the presence of the Lord on August 4, 2002 in Somerville, Massachusetts. Obituary published: August 05, 2002 in "Boston Globe" |
▰ Olivia (Cabral) Cortes Died October 21, … More Information |
Olivia (Cabral) Cortes, age 83 of New Bedford, Massachusetts, died on October 21, 1996. Obituary published: October 22, 1996 in "Standard-Times" |
▰ Melvin Perez Cortes Died February 05, … More Information | Melvin Perez Cortes, born December 12, 1984 passed from this world into the next February 5, 2017 in East Boston, Massachusetts. Melvin was 32. |
▰ Melvin Cortes Died February 16, … More Information |
Melvin Cortes, age 32 of Chelsea, Massachusetts, joined the Lord February 16, 2017. Obituary published: February 17, 2017 in "Cincinnati E/P (OH)" |
▰ Marino Epifanio Cortes Died June 18, … More Information |
Marino Epifanio Cortes, of Massachusetts, passed away peacefully June 18, 1999. Marino was 67. Obituary published: June 19, 1999 in "Eagle T" |
▰ Maria E Cortes Died January 14, … More Information |
On January 14, 1997, Maria E Cortes, 68 of Massachusetts passed from this world into the next. Obituary published: January 15, 1997 in "Spfld U-N" |
▰ Maria Cortes Died March 09, … More Information |
Maria Cortes, age 76 of Massachusetts, passed away peacefully March 9, 2001. Obituary published: March 10, 2001 in "Worcester T-G" |
▰ Josefa "Julie" Cortes Died October 18, … More Information |
Josefa "Julie" Cortes, 84, of Massachusetts departed this life October 18, 2002. Obituary published: October 19, 2002 in "Salem E-N" |
▰ Josefa "Julie" Cortes Died October 17, … More Information |
Josefa "Julie" Cortes, 84 of Beverly, Massachusetts, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master, October 17, 2002. Obituary published: October 18, 2002 in "Salem E-N" |
▰ Jose Cortes Died May 17, … More Information |
Jose Cortes, 54, went to be with the Lord on May 17, 1998 in Massachusetts. Obituary published: May 18, 1998 in "Spfld U-N" |
▰ John Charles Cortes Died July 06, … More Information |
John Charles Cortes, 64, of Newburyport, Massachusetts, entered the Kingdom of Heaven July 6, 2006. Obituary published: July 07, 2006 in "Amesbury News" |
▰ Jane (Goss) Cortes Died August 29, … More Information |
Jane (Goss) Cortes, of Massachusetts, born in Alpine, New Jersey, passed away peacefully August 29, 1996. Obituary published: August 30, 1996 in "Dallas M-N (TX)" |
▰ James Cortes Died June 05, … More Information |
James Cortes passed away June 5, 1909 in Somerville, Massachusetts. Obituary published: June 06, 1909 in "Cincinnati E/P (OH)" |
▰ Henry C Jr Cortes Died April 04, … More Information |
Henry C Jr Cortes, of Massachusetts, born in Sewanee, Tennessee, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord April 4, 2005. Obituary published: April 05, 2005 in "Boston Globe" |
▰ German Cortes Died July 11, … More Information | German Cortes, born July 10, 1940 left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home July 11, 2016 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. German was 76. |
▰ Felix Jr Cortes Died February 21, … More Information |
Felix Jr Cortes, 48, went to be with the Lord on February 21, 2001 in Fall River, Massachusetts. Obituary published: February 22, 2001 in "Standard-Times" |
▰ Felix Jr Cortes Died February 21, … More Information |
Felix Jr Cortes, of Massachusetts, left hisearthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home February 21, 2001. Felix was 48. Obituary published: February 22, 2001 in "Prov Journal (RI)" |
▰ Cruz Rafael Cortes Died April 08, … More Information |
Cruz Rafael Cortes, of Massachusetts, passed from this life on April 8, 2000. Cruz was 63. Obituary published: April 09, 2000 in "Eagle T" |
▰ Arcenia Cortes Died March 22, … More Information | Arcenia Cortes, born December 14, 1942 died on March 22, 2016 in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Arcenia was 73. |
▰ Angelique Marie Miss Cortes Died July 06, … More Information |
Angelique Marie Miss Cortes, of Massachusetts, born in New York, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master July 6, 1999. Angelique was 29. Obituary published: July 07, 1999 in "Prov Journal (RI)" |
▰ Marie R (Rovegno) Cortellini Died May 07, … More Information |
Marie R (Rovegno) Cortellini passed away peacefully May 7, 1999, at her home in Southbridge, Massachusetts. She was 80. Obituary published: May 08, 1999 in "Worcester T-G" |
▰ Peter L Cortelli Died March 18, … More Information |
Peter L Cortelli, age 83 of Springfield, Massachusetts, went to be with his Lord and Savior March 18, 1999. Obituary published: March 19, 1999 in "Spfld U-N" |
▰ Peter L Cortelli Died March 17, … More Information |
Peter L Cortelli, age 83 of Springfield, Massachusetts, entered into eternal rest March 17, 1999. Obituary published: March 18, 1999 in "Spfld U-N" |
▰ Jonathan Charles Cortelli Died December 27, … More Information |
Jonathan Charles Cortelli, age 26 of Lawrence, Massachusetts, entered Heaven's gates on December 27, 1995. Obituary published: December 28, 1995 in "Middlesex N" |
▰ Jonathan Charles Cortelli Died December 27, … More Information |
Jonathan Charles Cortelli, age 26 of Methuen, Massachusetts, died on December 27, 1995. Obituary published: December 28, 1995 in "Lawrence T" |
▰ Valentine J Cortellesse Died September 21, … More Information |
Valentine J Cortellesse, of Massachusetts, entered into eternal rest September 21, 2000. Valentine was 95. Obituary published: September 22, 2000 in "Worcester T-G" |
▰ Jason Merrill Cortell Died February 03, … More Information |
Jason Merrill Cortell, born February 18, 1936 passed from this life on February 3, 2013 in Brookline, Massachusetts. Jason was 76.
Family members and close friends: , Marjorie Short, Mel Farman, Jacqueline ( Cohen ) Daitch |
▰ Joaquim Corte-Real Died July 16, … More Information |
Joaquim Corte-Real, age 72 of New Bedford, Massachusetts, went to be with the Lord on July 16, 1999. Obituary published: July 17, 1999 in "Standard-Times" |
▰ Joaquim Corte-Real Died July 16, … More Information |
Joaquim Corte-Real, of Massachusetts, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Joaquim July 16, 1999. Joaquim was 72. Obituary published: July 17, 1999 in "Fall River HN" |
▰ Bonita "Bunny" (Castelgrande)[Caputi] Corte Died April 23, … More Information |
Bonita "Bunny" (Castelgrande)[Caputi] Corte, age 88 of Massachusetts, born in New York, New York, entered the Kingdom of Heaven April 23, 2004. Obituary published: April 24, 2004 in "Prov Journal (RI)" |
▰ Joseph Clayton Cort Died February 09, … More Information |
Joseph Clayton Cort, of Massachusetts, born in Ames, Iowa, entered eternal life February 9, 1998. Joseph was 80. Obituary published: February 10, 1998 in "Middlesex N" |
▰ Elizabeth M Cort Died August 20, … More Information |
Elizabeth M Cort passed away August 20, 2002 in Welesley Hills, Massachusetts. Obituary published: August 21, 2002 in "Boston Globe" |
▰ Edward R Sr Cort Died March 09, … More Information |
Edward R Sr Cort went into the presence of the Lord on March 9, 2002 in N Carver, Massachusetts. Obituary published: March 10, 2002 in "Boston Globe" |
▰ Arnold A Cort Died July 10, … More Information |
Arnold A Cort, age 74 of Cambridge, Massachusetts, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home July 10, 2006. Obituary published: July 11, 2006 in "Salem E-N" |
▰ Willard H "Bill" Corstange Died August 25, … More Information |
Willard H "Bill" Corstange, of Massachusetts, born in Jamestown, New York, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord August 25, 2007. Willard was 66. Obituary published: August 26, 2007 in "Post-Journal (NY)" |
▰ Margaret L (Giftos) Corsones Died October 11, … More Information |
Margaret L (Giftos) Corsones, age 89 of Massachusetts, born in Schenectady, New York, passed from this life on October 11, 1999. Obituary published: October 12, 1999 in "Berkshire Eagle" |
▰ Pearl Corson Died September 10, … More Information | Pearl Corson, born September 10, 1922 entered eternal life September 10, 2018 in Lynn, Massachusetts. Pearl was 96. |
▰ Leroy J Corson Died July 16, … More Information |
Leroy J Corson left this earth on July 16, 2000 to meet with Jesus, his Lord and Savior in Westwood, Massachusetts. Obituary published: July 17, 2000 in "Boston Globe" |
▰ Leroy J Corson Died July 15, … More Information |
Leroy J Corson went into the presence of the Lord on July 15, 2000 in Westwood, Massachusetts. Obituary published: July 16, 2000 in "Boston Globe" |
▰ John L Corson Died September 15, … More Information |
John L Corson, age 73 of Westford, Massachusetts passed away September 15, 1996. Obituary published: September 16, 1996 in "Lowell Sun" |
▰ Ellen M Corson Died May 13, … More Information | Ellen M Corson went into the presence of the Lord on May 13, 2015 in Billerica, Massachusetts. |
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