67, Bay Head, New Jersey
Age 67
Michael David Cortese
AGE: 67 • Bay Head
Michael David Cortese, age 67, of Bay Head, NJ died on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. He was born and raised in Orange, NJ, and graduated with honors from Fairleigh Dickinson University, NJ. Michael lived and worked in New York City. He was the former Owner and President of W.L. Green, a domestic clothing manufacturing company. Retiring in 1988 he spent time in his home in Florida and his shore home in Bay Head, NJ, where he made countless happy memories at the shore with his family and friends. Finally residing in his Bay Head home in 2003.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Saundra Cortese; his son, Maximo David Cortese of Boca Raton, FL; two nephews, Seth Shaning and Paul Gabriele; a niece, Sara Shaning and several cousins & dear friends.
Friends may attend a Memorial Service on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, 11 AM at San Alfonso Chapel; 755 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, NJ. Interment is private. Van Hise & Callagan Funeral Home in Point Pleasant Beach is in charge of arrangements.
GOD BLESS YOU MICHAEL. MY SYMPATHY TO ALL THE CORTESE FAMILY. I REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD WHEN THE TODD FAMILY & THE SHANNINGS , & YOUR FAMILY, LAUGHED & REMEMBERED THE PAST. GOD BLESS....ROSEANN TODD
January 31, 2013
Saundra and Maximo how can I ever forget our days in Bay Head and our Christmas Eves in Boca. Michael was always the host with a special flair. I will miss his wit, humour and intelligence but most of all I will miss the Michael I once knew.
Roselyn Portnoff
January 29, 2013 | Lake Worth, FL
Mikey, it's your Circle Square....love our friendship and memories always....damn I'll miss you and you had to be the funniest guy ever!!! "I had become a danger to my own self! "
Lori Eastside
January 27, 2013 | NYC, NY
My cousin, but more like my brother, we not only grew up together but lived in the same house in Orange NJ as children, went to OHS and stayed in touch for many years after. Our family is all the more diminished by his death. Always loved him, always will.
Kathleen Miglarese Avalone
January 27, 2013
God Bless Micahel
Keavy and Jimmy Loughran
January 26, 2013 | Brick, NJ
Cortese Family, I too am sorry to hear of your loss.I'll always remember Michael's intelect,his big smile,that 1963 Impala 409 super sport and watching him get straight A's in our English classes...OHS class of 1963
Al Derro
January 25, 2013 | Riverside, CA
Deepest condolences to the Cortese family. May the comfort from God sustain you at this sad time.No doubt the loving memories you share in the days ahead will also help you through this difficult time.
January 25, 2013 | NJ
I knew Michael from birth. We went to grammar school and high school together. We shared the honor of being best-dressed in high school. This year we will be celebrating our 50th year graduating from OHS and as the reunion chairperson, I will be sure to mention Michael to our classmates. Please accept my deepest condolences. Marie Renzulli Ortel
January 25, 2013
Family of Michael Cortese,
I am so sorry to have just heard of the passing of Michael he was a wonderful person. I will always remember him as a very intelligent and caring person who took great pride in his family. Please accept my condolences and the the condolences of the entire Beneduce family on your profound loss.
With deepest sympathy,
Perry Beneduce
January 25, 2013