Robert J. Cortina

NAME: Robert J. Cortina

AGE: 93

OF: Chestnut Street, Force, PA

DIED: September 1, 2016, at his home, after a year long illness.

BORN: January 11, 1923 in Byrnedale, PA

SON OF: Cesare & Cesarina (Gavazzi) Cortina [D]

MARRIED: Marguerite Frances (Winkler) [S|

SURVIVORS:

Wife:               Marguerite Frances (Winkler) Cortina – Force, PA

2 Children:      Robert F. Cortina – Rockton, PA

                        Daniel P. Cortina – St. Marys, PA

10 Grandchildren

8 Great-Grandchildren

2 Brothers:      Victor Cortina – Byrnedale, PA

                        Silvio Cortina – St. Marys, PA

1 Sister:           Anna Cortina – Byrnedale, PA

PREDECEASED BY: Parents; 2 Brothers – Mario & Leo Cortina; 2 Sisters – Albena Fantechi & Ida Capozzi.

MILITARY: Served in the US Army during WWII.

OCCUPATION: Retired machinist for Keystone Carbon and Carbon City Products.

NOTORIETY: Member of St. Joseph Church and the Bennetts Valley American Legion.  He helped build the new Force Cemetery.

OTHER RESIDENCES: Lived all his life in Bennetts Valley

VISITATION: Private

FUNERAL SERVICES:

Mass of Christian Burial, 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 3, 2016 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Force, PA with Father William Sutherland as celebrant.

INTERMENT: Church Cemetery.

MEMORIALS: The family suggests memorials to the Bennetts Valley Ambulance and will be accepting online condolences at www.nedzafamilyfuneralhomes.com.

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