Pasquale Cortese

1953 - 2025

Pasquale P. Cortese passed away January 18, at the age of 71 in Naples, FL. He was born on March 14, 1953, and raised in Greenwich, CT, in the neighborhood of Chickahominy. He later moved to Stamford, CT, then spent the last five years in Naples, FL.

Pat was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, who left his mark on everyone he encountered. He was an All-American swimmer at St. Mary's High School in Greenwich, a powerhouse in the softball leagues, and a baseball coach to many of the town's children over the years. Pat was an avid golfer and was able to play to the very end.

He absorbed the influence of the 60's, enjoying life and music, took annual trips to the Jamaican beach to relax and tan with friends, loved making his "famous" French toast for his grandchildren and pork and peppers for his friends and family. He enjoyed the roulette tables and, of course, watching the Dodgers, all while wearing his staple popped collar.

Pat was everyone's friend and will be missed forever…there will never be another "Patty Boy".

His beautiful life will be cherished forever in the lives of his wife Susan, children Chiara, Chirstopher (Laura), and Paul (Lauren), grandchildren Luca, Kennedy, Miller, Leo, Lucette, Presley and Arielle, sister Rosemary Harvey (Robert), and brother Vinny (Geraldine) Cortese (Vincent and Nicholas). And just like family, his in-laws Lenny and Debi Samela and Richard and Patty Samela.

Pat was predeceased by his parents Pasquale and Frances, and nephew Jeffrey.

To honor Pat's life, family and friends will gather Friday, January 31 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, 134 Hamilton Avenue, Greenwich. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, CT.