Richard Philip Cortese Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard Philip Cortese of Rockaway, New Jersey, who passed away on April 2, 2025, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Philip Cortese to show support.
Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Richard Philip leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.
He is survived by: his wife Patricia; his daughter Melissa Cortese; and his grandchildren, William and Hannah Thompson.
Visitation was held on Monday, April 7th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Whitham-Kanapaux Funeral Home (20 Keller Ave, Rockaway, NJ 07866). A funeral service was held on Monday, April 7th 2025 at 5:00 PM at the same location.
Memorial contributions in Richard's name may be directed to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (stjude.org) or to: Tunnel to Towers (t2t.org).
