Gerald J. Cortez Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2023-11-12T20:00:00
End: 2023-11-13T00:00:00
Location: Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gerald J. Cortez of Chicago Heights, Illinois, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gerald J. Cortez to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his spouse Madalene M.; and his parents, Marsilio Cortez and Wanda Cortez (Byrski). He is survived by: his children, Tammy Jelinek (Jay), Jerry Cortez (Amy) and Toni Lynn Kaiser (Scott); his grandchildren, Jackson Jelinek, Josiey Jelinek, Madeline Kaiser, Rosie Kaiser and Kaitlin Kaiser; his great grandchild Marsilio (Leo); and his siblings, Morris Cortez (late Judy), Dolores D'Amico (Sam) and Wendy Christofanelli (late Bob).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Panozzo Brothers Funeral Home

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Nov 12

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Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home
530 W 14th St, Chicago Heights, IL 60411

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Nov 13

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Our Lady of the Heights/St Agnes Church
1501 Chicago Rd, Chicago Heights, IL 60411

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