Daniel J. Cortazzo

Daniel J. Cortazzo, 85, of Bangor, PA passed away Sunday, December 25th, at Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown, PA.

Daniel was born in Bangor, PA on July 24, 1937, a son of the late Anthony and Angeline (Cimino) Cortazzo.

He was the husband of Kay (Solt) Cortazzo. They celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary last June. Daniel was a 1955 graduate of Bangor High School, received his Bachelor's from Bloomsburg University, Master's from Bucknell University, and his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Finance. He was an electrical contractor, co-owner, and operator of Anthony Cortazzo and Sons Inc. in Bangor, PA until retiring in 1998.

Daniel was a past member of the Bangor Lions Club, a member of the Bangor Elks Lodge 1106, and enjoyed traveling and telling stories.

He was a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church in Pen Argyl, PA, where he was a member of the Young at Heart Club.

In addition to his loving wife Kay, Daniel is survived by a stepson, Mark Merluzzi, a brother, Joseph Cortazzo, husband of Jacqueline, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Daniel is predeceased by a sister Carolyn Cortazzo.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, December 29th at 11 AM at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church, 300 W. Babbit Ave., Pen Argyl, PA. Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Thursday, December 29th from 10 to 11 AM at the church. Burial services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home, Bangor, PA. Online condolences may be offered at gaffneyparsons.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church-Building Fund, 300 W. Babbit Ave., Pen Argyl, PA 18072, or Immaculate Conception School, 290 W,. Babbit Avenue, Pen Argyl, PA 18072.