JOHN JOSEPH KORTONICK, JR. – Obituary
John Joseph Kortonick, Jr. on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. Age 76. Husband of 55 years to Jennie (nee Puglia) Kortonick. Father of Michael Kortonick of Utah and Kathryn Shropshire (husband Rob) of Newfield. Grandfather of Jessica, Johnny, Saylor, Ally, and granddogs “Baxter” and “Ozzy”. Son of the late John J. and Lorraine (nee Kenny) Kortonick, Sr. Brother of Edward Kortonick (wife Susan) of Glassboro and Richard Kortonick of North Wildwood.
Born in Philadelphia, John moved to Clayton in 1953 at the age of 10. He graduated from Camden Catholic High School in 1961 and briefly lived in Baltimore where he began his career in banking. Returning home to Clayton in 1973, John became the Manager of the Bank of New Jersey in Atlantic City and later the Regional Manager for Security Savings and Loan located in the shore area until its dissolution. He was Collections Manager of Midlantic Bank in Pennsauken for many years until his retirement in 1996. Post-retirement, John worked briefly at Standardized Testing in Cherry Hill with his brother-in-law Phil.
John was a member of the Rotary Club of Glassboro, the Clayton Jaycees, and the Atlantic City Kiwanis Club. He was an avid baseball fan, especially the Phillies, and coached his son’s Clayton Little League team for several years. John’s passion was playing APBA fantasy baseball which he did for nearly 40 years! He loved to dance and, together with Jennie, enjoyed many weekends of dancing at the Golden Inn of Avalon. They also enjoyed many cruises to Bermuda. John loved all kinds of music and was very much a Beatles fan with “Here, There, and Everywhere” as one of his favorite songs. Kathryn fondly recalled her memories of riding in the car with her dad listening to music. He was a great dad and devoted husband who will be dearly missed.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the BARCLAY FUNERAL HOME, 208 Maple Street, Clayton, NJ 08312. Funeral service at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hurffville. For those who so desire, contributions may be made in his memory to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 Saint Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Sign the guest book or send condolences at BarclayFuneralHome.net.