Gerald J. Cortez

Gerald J. Cortez obituary, Chicago Heights, IL

Gerald J. Cortez

Gerald Cortez Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home on Nov. 10, 2023.
Gerald J. Cortez. Age 85. Lifelong Chicago Heights resident. Retired proprietor of the Westside Cleaners in Worth, Illinois. During his retirement Gerald enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren, and great grandson. Husband of 47 years to the late Madalene M. nee Amadio. Married August 6, 1960, at St Casimir Church. Father of Tammy (Jay) Jelinek, Jerry (Amy) Cortez and Toni Lynn (Scott) Kaiser. Grandfather of Jackson Jelinek, Josiey Jelinek, Madeline Kaiser, Rosie Kaiser, and Kaitlin Kaiser. Great Grandfather of Marsilio (Leo). Son of the late Marsilio and Wanda (Byrski) Cortez. Brother of Morris (late Judy) Cortez, Dolores (Sam) D'Amico and Wendy (late Bob) Christofanelli. Uncle and wonderful friend of many. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 West 14th Street (US Rt 30, 3 blks E of Western Ave), Chicago Heights on Sunday November 12, 2023, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Funeral Monday November 13, 2023, 9:15 am from funeral home to Our Lady of the Heights/St Agnes Church, 1501 Chicago Road, Chicago Heights. Mass 10:00 am. Interment Assumption Cemetery, Glenwood. Info 708-481-9230 and panozzobros.com.

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