Samuel E. Cortese, age 83, passed away on May 25, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of June, nee Janisch, for 57 years; loving father of Lisa (Dennis) Vath, Steven (Terri) Cortese, Linda (Henry) Kaczmarczyk and Michael Cortese; cherished grandfather of Eric, Matthew, Brian, Andrew, Dylan, Amanda, Megan, Michelle, Thomas and Nicholas; dear brother of Joseph and the late Jack and Frank (the late Evelyn) Cortese; fond uncle of many. Korean War Vet. Please Omit Flowers. Visitation Tuesday from 3:00p.m. until 9:00p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral services will begin at 9:00a.m. on Wednesday, at the funeral home, and will then proceed to St. Eugene Church for Mass 10:00a.m. Interment to follow at All Saints Cemetery. Info www.cumberlandchapels.com or 708-456-8300.