Mary Cortese

April 29, 1939 - December 11, 2021

Mary Cortese, 82, died peacefully on Dec. 11, 2021 at Ocean Medical Center, Brick, NJ. Mary was born on April 29, 1939 in Elizabeth, NJ to Angelina "nee Policastro" and Joseph Loyko. Mary was a resident of Toms River, NJ residing there for more than 60 years. Mrs. Cortese retired from working for the State of New Jersey after 35 years. Mary was an active and dedicated member of St. Justin’s Roman Catholic Church where she served as a long-time member of the choir and the Ladies Auxiliary. Mary was a dear aunt, friend and neighbor and enjoyed spending time with friends and family and being a part of the local community. Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John “Jackie” Cortese and her parents Angelina and Joseph Loyko. She was survived by numerous nephews and nieces and their children. A viewing will be held at Silverton Memorial Funeral Home, 2482 Church Road, Toms River, NJ 08753 on Thursday, Dec. 16 between 12 pm – 2 pm, funeral service will begin at 2 pm at funeral home, followed by a Committal at Ocean County Memorial Park, Toms River, NJ.