John Cortese Posted: 2022-08-23 11:35:31

Obituary

John R. Cortese, 79, died peacefully on August 19, 2022, in McHenry surrounded by loved ones.
John was born in Chicago on March 28, 1943, to parents John and Rita (nee Boland) Cortese. He married Kathleen Barone on January 23, 1981, in Palatine. John was completely devoted to his family, and nothing brought him more joy than being a father and a Papa. He absolutely adored his wife and daughter, Christin, and there was nothing he wouldn’t do for them. John was very active and spent much of his time outside. He enjoyed biking, boating, snowmobiles, and being in the water. He loved to ride his Harley Davidson and went to Sturgis several times with his friends. He was a hard worker and incredibly dependable. He was always there for his friends and family and when he loved, he loved hard. John will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
John is survived by his beloved wife, Kathy Cortese, his daughter Christin (Michael Grebenick) Cortese, his grandson, Harley Grebenick, his sister Ruth Ann Brody and several Nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Thomas (Lana) Cortese, and many beloved family dogs.
Services were private at DeFiore Funeral Home.
For further information contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com

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Lissy & Manuel Bi illa 2022-08-23 16:45:35

So sorry for your loss out thoughts and prayers are with you all!!

The Moncada Family 2022-08-23 20:25:51

We’re so sorry for your loss. We hope you take comfort in knowing that he’s with our Father in Heaven and is at peace. We love you all and will continue to pray for healing.

Allison Daniel 2022-08-23 21:55:46

Iam so sorry for the loss of Mr. Cortese. He was a loving nice man. My prayers to Christina, Mrs. Cortese and Harley.

Wayne 2022-08-24 09:52:13

So sorry for your loss. I know how close his family was. May he Rest In Peace

Gregg Epstein 2022-08-24 19:14:28

Please accept our condolences. John was a great man and will be missed by all. It was a privilege to say he was a friend.

Sherry Allen 2022-08-24 19:30:46

Kathy, Christin, Michael, Harley and all, I'm so sorry for your loss. What a fantastic picture above of Johnny and Harley! Great smiles:) My prayers will be with you in the coming days for peace and comfort and I will be thinking of you all. God bless.

Gregg Epstein 2022-08-25 09:42:07

Please accept our condolences. John was a great man and will be missed by all. It was a privilege to say he was a friend.

Gregg Epstein 2022-08-25 12:24:02

Please accept our condolences. John was a great man and will be missed by all. It was a privilege to say he was a friend.

Lino and Melissa Barraza 2022-08-25 12:49:06

Christin, We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and your family. Your father was a wonderful man.

Lino and Melissa Barraza 2022-08-25 12:51:54

Christin, We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and your family. Your father was a wonderful man.

Gregg Epstein 2022-08-25 23:03:15

Please accept our condolences. John was a great man and will be missed by all. It was a privilege to say he was a friend.

Gregg Epstein 2022-08-26 13:32:00

Please accept our condolences. John was a great man and will be missed by all. It was a privilege to say he was a friend.

Gregg Epstein 2022-08-26 19:59:32

Please accept our condolences. John was a great man and will be missed by all. It was a privilege to say he was a friend.