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This Book of Memories memorial website is designed to be a permanent tribute paying tribute to the life and memory of Dennis Cortesi. It allows family and friends a place to re-visit, interact with each other, share and enhance this tribute for future generations. We are both pleased and proud to provide the Book of Memories to the families of our community.

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Condolence From: Gary Battaglia
Condolence: I am so sorry to hear about Dennis. He was such a good and caring friend, great memories. We had such great fun when we were young and crazy. I will miss his laugh and his humor. We always talked about getting back together. God bless.
Tuesday May 09, 2017
Condolence From: Patti Moir
Condolence: I was so deeply saddened and shocked to hear that Dennis passed away in December. Dennis was the little brother I never had; we were able to literally grow up together as our mothers were best friends and first cousins. Dennis had an endless capacity to love and was always able to infuse positive energy into those around him. I can still hear his wonderful laugh and see his never-ending smile. He cared deeply about his family and friends; he will be sorely missed by many.
Monday April 24, 2017
Condolence From: Beverley Ralph
Condolence: Our memories of Dennis are mostly from previous years when we were young cousins. Startled to learn of his passing-everyone who met Dennis, couldn't possibly forget that amazing smile-sending warm hugs and love to all the family. Beverley, Barbara and Melody
Tuesday March 28, 2017
Condolence From: Michael Garbarino
Condolence: Dennis, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work for you (6 years) and Marsha at Terrestris. God Bless you my friend
Wednesday February 22, 2017
Condolence From: Threse Bonnan
Condolence: Dennis was a savvy business man who understood people. That is why he was so successful. He was caring employer and I learned so much from him, watching him run Terrestris Development Company as his office manager for 5 years. He gave me the best advice when he stated, "Never put anything in an email that you don't want to see on the front page of the Chicago Tribune." This was in 1994 when email in business was becoming popular. I think of him every time I am ready to send an important email. He had a great sense of humor and could laugh at himself. I am so sorry he had to leave us so soon.
Wednesday January 11, 2017
Condolence From: Rozlyn Patterson
Condolence: Dennis You will always be remembered for your smile and infectious laugh! You were the most loyal, kind and generous person I have ever met who also happened to be the President of a Development Company. I have never met anyone who treated his Employees like Family and bestowed kindness and encouragiment on a daily basis. They say a Man is measured by his success but you, my friend, were measured first by your generosity and kindness to everyone and the successful part was just an icing on the cake.....I only wish I could have seen you and talked with you one more time..,,you will be so missed but your legacy lives on through all of us! Love you !!
Monday January 09, 2017
Condolence From: Alexis Fox
Condolence: I remember Dennis well from his long friendship with my dad Jim Fox, "Foxie" Hopefully the two of them are playing golf and having a good laugh with friends and loved ones we've lost somewhere sadness and strife can no longer reach them. My deepest sympathy.
Monday January 02, 2017
Condolence From: Katie Mulrenin
Condolence: I will never forget the first time I met you. You came right up, stuck your arm straight out to shake my hand and said, Hey, Dennis Cortesi. That moment changed my life and I will always be forever grateful to you for everything you did for me. I was only supposed to work at Terrestris for one day. That one day turned into almost 14 years of working with the best boss a girl could ever have. You were one of a kind and it was never a dull moment working for you. I will treasure the sound of Swanee River on your extremely old flip phone which you never wanted to give up; your desk full of papers and being fascinated on how you knew where everything was; asking me did I ever tell ya, a story that I had probably heard a million times but still loved hearing; asking where the hell did Wayne go; always being so proud of Brandon and Jason; and no one could reenact a scene from The Sopranos better than you! We had so many great times. I hold in my heart your fantastic laugh, grin and the sound of your voice greeting me with a Hey, Kid. Thank you for everything, Dennis. I know you have been reunited with your parents and are having a glass of wine or a Heineken with Mayor O'Malley, Cousin Ken, Earl, Rick, Ulatowski and Fox. You made such an incredible impact on my life. I loved you dearly and I always will. Salud, Katie Mulrenin
Sunday January 01, 2017
Condolence From: Karin Ryan
Condolence: The angels looked down from heaven one night They searched for miles afar. And deep within the distance They could see a shining star. They knew that very instant That the star was theirs to gain So they took you up to heaven Forever to remain. Look down on us from heaven Dennis and Keep us free from pain, you'll always be within our hearts until we meet again. Peace!
Sunday January 01, 2017
Condolence From: Pat and Nancy Heneghan
Condolence: Foreman High,Funny Company softball,Popeyes,Chopin Park,ManorBowl, and many more great memories. Dennis will not be forgotten and greatly missed.
Sunday January 01, 2017
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