Obituary of Pasquale Cortese

Pasquale "John" Cortese, age 74, of Woodland Park, passed away on February 28, 2011. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army from 1962-1966. He later worked for over 45 years as a senior service advisor for Feldner Cadillac in Hackensack. He was a devoted volunteer firefighter for the West Paterson Fire Department Company #1 for 25 years and was an exempt fireman member. He was the beloved husband for over 44 years to Johane J. (nee Waldo). He was the treasured father to John D. Cortese and Joann Lombardo and her husband Anthony. He was the adored grandfather to Brooke and Jamie Lombardo. He was the dear brother to Mary Ann Farelli and her husband Gus and Gloria Wittig and her husband Jack. He was also survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation will be Friday from 2-4 and 6-8pm at Santangelo Funeral Home, 635 McBride Avenue, Woodland Park, NJ. A service will be held during visitation at 7pm on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the: American Diabetes Association 1701 North Beauregard Street Alexandria, VA 22311 Phone: 800- DIABETES Website: www.diabetes.org