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Harold E. Cortez

1924 - 2017

Harold E. Cortez obituary, 1924-2017, Scituate, MA

BORN

1924

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home

382 First Parish Road

Scituate, Massachusetts

Harold Cortez Obituary

Harold Edward Cortez 92, of Scituate, passed away July 6, 2017. He was a son of the late Antonio and Florence Cortez. Devoted husband to the late Jane (Delano) Cortez. Loving father to the late Helen J. Cummings. Cherished grandfather to Joseph Cummings and Heather Cummings, her partner Emanuel Simons, great-grandfather to Alyssa Holley, Henry Simons and Zoey Simons. Beloved brother of the late Mary OQuin, Elizabeth Silvia and Richard Cortez. He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Harold was a former employee for the Town of Scituate for over 32 years, where he worked for both the Scituate Public Schools and the Scituate Police Department. A visitation will take place on Saturday, July 15, 2017 from 12 -1 p.m. at Richardson | Gaffey Funeral Home, 382 First Parish Road, Scituate. A funeral service will follow at 1pm in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory to the Scituate Animal Shelter would be appreciated. Words of comfort can be left at www.richardsongaffeyfuneralhome.com. Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home (781)545-0196

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Published by The Scituate Mariner from Jul. 10 to Jul. 20, 2017.

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nancy stimpson

July 16, 2017

I was so lucky to have formed a very special friendship with Harold, we met when I worked at the snack bar in Angelos market years ago, when I left, he found time time to come to my new job. He was a very thoughtful man. In the 25 plus years that I knew him, he sent me a card every single holiday, birthday mothers day all of them. I so looked forward to those cards, I hope he enjoyed receiving mine as well. I will truly miss them and him. Nancy Stimpson

Christine

July 14, 2017

I am very sorry for your loss. My prayer is that in days to come you continue finding comfort from those who will always love and support you. (Matthew 5:4)

robert connelly

July 14, 2017

Carol and I will miss you our friend! We always loved visiting you and will never forget you!!! Rest In Peace

July 14, 2017

A wonderful man.....Harold brought flowers and chocolates into the insurance agency on Christmas and Easter for years. I stayed in touch with Harold and enjoyed his phone calls and cards. I will miss you Harold. Joanne

July 13, 2017

As I no longer live in Scituate I often read the paper, Mr. Cortez was my bus driver when I was little. He was the best bus driver us kids had on third cliff.

The Staff of Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home

July 13, 2017

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Together once again ❤❤

Heather Cummings

July 12, 2017

Heather Cummings

July 12, 2017

Heather Cummings

July 12, 2017

Heather Cummings

July 12, 2017

Heather Cummings

July 12, 2017

Heather Cummings

July 12, 2017

Heather Cummings

July 12, 2017

Heather Cummings

July 12, 2017

July 12, 2017

My life long hero! May you be at peace with Mom, in heaven ❤ Love you so very much! You will be missed by so many! ❤ Xoxo

Heather Cummings

July 11, 2017

Uncle Haley & the triplets because he would smile for them

Lisa, Tom & the family Lauzon (Cortez)

July 11, 2017

Rest In the sweetest of Peace Uncle Haley - Thank you for being the greatest Uncle, bus driver, police man, funny guy, storyteller, history & family memory holder, funniest great uncle to my children who adored being with you. To hilarious stories of growing up, the bad times when you made it thru, your mom your dad the entire family in Cohasset & Scituate. To the hours & hours of just listening to you talk & "educate me" -- we will miss you. It will be very hard to get used to not stopping or beeping by your home. My heart is heavy, my eyes are red & my cheeks are soaked with tears - but it is full, lovingly full :). Your all together again in the Glory of Heaven - it will never be the same, it will be forever better !!! 143 We love & miss you & will forever... hugs Lisa,Tom & the children - Thank you for all the happy memories.

Cynthia Hazen

July 8, 2017

To my very first bus driver for kindergarten who I grew up with over the years and became a bus driver myself. You were a very kind friend to those who knew you and I'm so glad I saw you a few weeks ago we had a nice conversation as always. I'll miss seeing you around town. Your friend Cindy Hazen and family

July 8, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

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382 First Parish Road, Scituate, MA 02066

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