Photo courtesy of Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home - Lorain
Lorain, Ohio
Feb 25, 1932 – Feb 23, 2023
Iris "Nelly" Cortez, 90, of Lorain, passed away on Thursday, February 23rd, 2023 at home, surrounded by family members. Nelly was born February 25th, 1932 in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico and came to Lorain in 1950.
Nelly worked at Cortez Delicatessen, a family business on Vine Street in the 1960s. She was also a home maker who was well known for her delicious cooking. Nelly was the glue that held her family together and made many friends in Lorain that she thought of as her family as well.
Survivors include her son Jesse (Kristin) of Wakeman. A treasured niece, Nina (Patty) of Puerto Rico. Sisters Abigal and Nydia, brothers Aristide and Radames. Her grandchildren Jessica (brother Chino), Krystal (Steve), Elizabeth (Wilfredo), and Stefan (Megan); her great grandchildren Araceli, Miguel, Imani (Bryan), Jalyssa (Trey), Steve Jr., Jazmere, Jayvianna, Hunter, Grayson, Mila; her great great grandchildren Wren, Au’briel, and Au’vaya. As well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. All of whom loved her dearly and will miss her every day.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Cortez Cruz in 1992, a son, Freddy Jose in 1968, and her brothers Jose and Ivan.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 25th, 2023 at 9am until 12pm at Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, 1783 East 31st Street, Lorain (440)277-8164. A memorial talk will be given at 11:30am-12pm.
I remember Nelly way back in the 60’s when her husband and her had their store.. always will remember her as a kind, with a warm smile.. RIH.. prayers to her family for comfort❤
Mary Andujar-Hough
April 06, 2023 | Lorain, OH | Friend
She always was a very special person in my life..i will treasure the memories of what we share when i was her son, Fred girlfriend, and the many years after, how she always love me, her smile. My heart and love goes out to her family . May they find comfort and peace during these sad moments..
Theresa Rodriguez
February 24, 2023 | Orlando, FL | Family
We are going to miss you so very very much grandma Nelly...you may not have been my blood grandma but u always welcomed us with open arms...I love you so so much...RIP grandma♥
Anna Arce
February 24, 2023 | Lake City, FL | Family
