Rosaro C. “Russ” Cortese, 87 of Medford formerly of Malden died Sunday unexpectedly in the Somerville Hospital Somerville.
Born in Italy, he was the son of the late Peter and Palma (Catazone) Cortese.
Mr. Cortese was a Custodian, employed by East Cambridge Saving Bank for 7 years and retired in 1987.
Beloved husband of Helen (Mosca). Devoted father of Russell Cortese of Florida, Peter Cortese of Cape Cod, Pamela Bobkin of Malden, Richard Cortese of Medford, and Carol Garnett of New Hampshire. Also survived by 4 loving grandchildren and 6 loving great grandchildren. Brother of Anthony Cortese of Somerville, Nicholas Cortese of Boston, Dominic Cortese of Winchester, Rose Damato of Westwood, and step brother of Dolly Gurney of New York, and Gloria Romano of Medford.
A funeral service will be conducted in the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD, JULY 17, Wednesday evening at 7 PM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
Visiting hours Wednesday 4 thru 8. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent in Russ’s memory to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.