Alexander Cortezzo

Alexander F. Cortezzo, Jr., 79, of Wind Gap, passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. He was the beloved husband to Lisa J. Cortezzo (Simcoe) of 40 years.

Born on December 15, 1945 in Easton, Alexander was the son of the late Alexander F., Sr. and Anna Cortezzo (Davis).

A loving husband and father; retired President of Alex's Tire Center, Inc. and Jerry Simcoe Beverage Distributors, Inc. with his business partner and wife Lisa. One of his greatest joys in life was watching his children grow up and being a part of their lives as much as time allowed. Alex made sure that each of his family members had their own special memories with him. He especially shared his love of trumpet and playing music with his daughter and his great love for the sport of drag racing with his son. Tinkering with his '63 Plymouth was his lifelong passion. Alex spent the twilight years of his life in retirement with his loving wife, building a barn to keep her horses. One of Alex's many special abilities in life was to create anything from nothing; as is proven by his legacy in both business and projects. Alex's presence will be deeply missed by those who were close to him.

Along with his wife, Lisa, he will be dearly missed by his children, Alexander F. Cortezzo, III and his spouse Samantha, Wind Gap, Amanda M. Cortezzo of Wind Gap, Jacquelyn Hower and her spouse Thomas, Saylorsburg, Constance Eckhart and her spouse Harold of Pen Argyl; grandchildren and great grandchild; siblings, sister and the late Richard Cortezzo.

Celebration of Life for Alex will be held on Sunday, April 13, 2025, beginning at 1:00pm at the Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Co., 6480 Sullivan Trail A, in Wind Gap, Pennsylvania. Interment will take place privately at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements and cremation are under the care and direction of the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at: bensingfuneralhome.net.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Co.