Frank Cortese

Frank Cortese, age 52, husband of Bobbi Case Cortese, passed away on February 3, 2026, at AnMed Health Medical Center after a brief illness.

Frank was born on August 5, 1973, in Brooklyn, New York, and was the son of Angelo and Lina Mazzone Cortese. He was the co-owner of Peppino's Pizzeria, C4 Enterprises, and Bari Manufacturing. Frank was a devoted member of St. Andrew Catholic Church.

Frank is survived by his loving wife, Bobbi Case Cortese; his mother, Lina Cortese; his two beloved daughters, Helena Cortese and Franki Cortese, both of Pendleton, South Carolina; his brother, Joe Cortese and his wife, Cristin, of Pendleton; his nephew, Angelo Cortese; his niece, Alessia Cortese; and many extended family members and friends, both throughout the United States and Italy.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Clemson, with entombment to follow at Heritage Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church.

The family is at their respective homes. Flowers are accepted or memorials in Frank's memory may be made to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation (NPCF), P.O. Box 189, Box Elder, South Dakota 57719. Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com.

SANDIFER FUNERAL HOME IS ASSISTING THE CORTESE FAMILY