Ewing, New Jersey
Samuel Benjamin Cortina PENNINGTON Samuel Benjamin Cortina, age 95, of Pennington, NJ, entered into God's eternal rest on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. Born and raised in Trenton, NJ, Sam was a lifelong area resident, residing in Mercerville for 56 years. He was a graduate of Trenton Central High...
Read MoreBeing a former student and athlete at Jr.4 in the 60´s, Sam was also the baseball coach as well as educator who I learned to appreciate the more I was associated with this gentleman! Mr.Cortina, rest in Peace!
P.A. Hetmanski
February 02, 2025 | School
I had the honor and pleasure of knowing Sam through NJSIAA when he officiated and ran the scoreboard and I worked with LHS and did the downs clock for them. Didn't know he had passed. Sorry to hear.
Rob Chamberlin
October 04, 2021
Dear Cortina Family,
Was saddened to hear of the news of Sam's passing. Not only was he a lifelong learner, but a lifelong teacher. As a football official who was tutored and mentored by Sam, he never stopped sharing his knowledge, passion and wisdom for the game. A great and passionate man.
Raymond Stupienski
March 06, 2021 | Student
Dear Cortina Family (especially Karen & Jane),
Just want to express my condolences and let you know how sorry I am to hear about your Dad. What an accomplished life he led - take solace knowing he is with your wonderful Mom. They are both great people and you guys have an awesome family. Take care.
Joe Fink
February 26, 2021 | Friend
Group of 10 Memorial Trees
Sam and Martha-Ann Alito
February 20, 2021 | Washington, DC
Rip Mr Cortina my jr4 school principal humble and so nice of a guy loved by everyone my condolences to the family
Ruth ( Alicea) Maldonado
February 19, 2021 | Student
Dear Gary and Greg and Family,
I did not have the pleasure of knowing your father, but as shown in his obituary he was clearly an impressive, intelligent man who filled many roles in his lifetime. Undoubtedly he touched and influenced many lives by his leadership, character and example. My deepest condolences on your loss. Friends and family and the world have lost a truly exemplary man, a one of a kind.
Elaine Tarr
Elaine Tarr
February 12, 2021 | Friend
Dear Gary and the Cortina Family,
Growing up in North Trenton and on Weber Ave., I have many memories of the Cortina Family. Good people, good hearts, and good times! So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. They say we remember best what we loved most. May your best and beautiful memories bring you comfort and peace. Our sincere condolences.
Dan & Donna (Fato) Evanko
Donna Evanko
February 11, 2021 | Ewing Township, NJ
Sam is one of the finest men I have ever had the pleasure of knowing!
That goes for his whole family and he is the procuring cause.
We need more folks like him now more than ever. He will truly be missed.
Brian Millen
February 11, 2021 | Friend
