Lena L. Cortese Obituary
We are sad to announce that on June 29, 2020, Lena L. Cortese of Paterson, New Jersey passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Vincent A. Cortese; her children, Vincent J. Cortese and Donna Stinziano; and her sister Emma Plevier. She is survived by: her daughters, Janis Cortese-Tollis of Ringwood and Debra Cortese of Wayne; her friend Santa Vasquez; her siblings, Alice Ciarlo, Peggy Cattaneo, Harry Phillips, James Phillips and George Phillips; her grandchildren, Mark Stinziano, Danielle Steffen, Jamie Cortese, Michael Cortese, Jade Tollis and Mia Tollis; her great grandchildren, Donna Stinziano, Donald Stinziano, Philip Stinziano, Phylicia Stinziano, Peter Steffen, Noelle Steffen and Taylor Cortese; and her pets, Thor, Mimzi and Ranger.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38106, would be appreciated.
