Ray S. Cortese

It's 17 years since you were taken from me Dad. I think about you everyday. My life has changed so much the past year. I truly miss you so much. I was just telling mom yesterday how I would love to talk to you one more time. Bella and Mom are doing good. Us 3 get together on every Sunday. I love you so much and miss you even more.

It´s been a long 16 years on Sunday and every year it hurts more and more. Bella is going to be 15 this year and she is such a handful I swear. She just joined Student Council which shocked mom and I. She is a great kid she has such a big heart you would have been her best friend, she is just like you sometimes. We moved, you would have loved seeing my little family that I have. We are at the football field every weekend watching my step son´s game Bella is there cheering him on and Marcin...

I always tear up when thinking about him. Whenever I saw him he reminded me how loved I am. And that if he had to he would’ve made sure I had a family. I’ve always loved him for that.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

I have a lot of fun memories - you taking all the girls out to dinner and telling the severs we were all your daughters to driving for hours in traffic for Melissa’s competition with you jamming out to music, with us acting like you were so embarrassing, but actually loving it.

Ray, you were a fun loving person who cared deeply about your family. You are deeply missed. Your spirit and love is reflected in all your children.

Love you guys.

Crystal

I've never met him but I know he was loved by his family & missed dearly. I know he was a good man by the way Melissa talks about him. He meant a lot to her. It would have been a pleasure to meet him. Prayers to the family

Mr Cortese,

You were a great coach and a great dad. Thanks for always making me feel welcomed at your home.

Gone but never ever forgotten

Anna

I’ve never had the pleasure of meeting you, through your beautiful family I can feel the man you were. Thank you for your impact.