Arthur Cortese

February 6, 1916 - December 10, 2015

Arthur Cortese 99, of Tinton Falls passed away at home on Thursday, December 10, 2015. He was born in Manhattan and lived most of his life in Brooklyn before moving to New Jersey 2004. Arthur was a proud Army veteran of the 36th Infantry having served his country in WWII 1942-1945. He worked as a tailor for Eagle Clothes, Brooklyn for 35 years. Arthur loved music. Singing, playing, and performing on stage. He was a member and officer of The Kings Chorus of NY and Matinee Idles, Ocean Township. A tenor, he practiced his music as if it was the highest paying job. Arthur was a devoted and loving husband, dedicated father and adoring grandfather. He was predeceased by his precious wife of 63 years, Mildred Carmosino. Also, his sister Josie Prestia, and brothers Charlie, Tony, Romeo, Gerry, Jimmy and his favorite Eugene. Arthur is survived by his daughters Cynthia Steets and husband Joe, Carolyn Cortese and her sons, Keith and Craig Suchodolski, of whom Arthur was so proud, and dear companion and caretaker Lily Biney. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 on Sunday, December 13 from the Bongarzone Funeral Home, 2400 Shafto Road, Tinton Falls. Funeral mass will be at 10:30 on Monday, December 14 at Holy Innocents RC Church, Neptune. Interment will follow at Cemetery of the Resurrection, Staten Island.