Justin H. Corttis
1989 – 2023
North Grosvenordale – Justin H. Corttis, 33, died peacefully at home on February 13, 2023. Justin grew up in Thompson Connecticut, graduating from Tourtellotte Memorial High School where he excelled in sports and academics. Justin loved to run, be it on the track or the football field. He also enjoyed being a founding member of “The Jungle”. Upon graduation, Justin studied engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. While attending WPI, Justin was active in the fraternity, Lambda Chi Alpha where he was the social chair. In his spare time, Justin enjoyed spending time outside with his dog, Caesar, reading, cooking, and working out.
Justin leaves behind his beloved father, Herb Corttis of Thompson, CT. and sister, Lydia Corttis of Oklahoma City, OK. And Caesar.
Family and Friends are invited to visit with Justin’s family on February 22, 2023, from 4:00 PM – 8:00PM at the Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main Street, North Grosvenordale, CT 06255. For memorial guestbook please visit GilmanAndValade.com
Madeleine Desroches
Herb,
I am so very sorry. There are few words , like so many people told me only a few months ago. Life was not suppose to include losing a child. Know that your are in my thoughts , and if I wasn’t in another country right now, I would be there for you to help however I can. I hope that my Ian can reach out to Justin to show him the way.
Love,
Maddy
Allison Dumas
Herb-
I have no words. I’m so sorry. We are thinking of you and sending love.
Love Ali Justin and kids
Carole L Ekholm
Herb,
This is the worst news and I am so sorry to hear about it. I really grew fond of Justin as we worked together in the Lions club. He was a wonderful person and we will miss him so much. I have been praying for you and your daughter as you mourn your son. I am so sorry for your great loss.
Donna Lynch
Herb,
We are thinking of you and Lydia at this difficult time. I know that this is so out of the order of life. Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss.
Brian and Donna Lynch
Gracie Batista
Herb,
I am shocked and saddened to hear such news. I am thinking of you and your family during this unimaginable time. Justin was always super kind to me during our Lions meetings. So very sorry for your loss.
Lynn Frink
Herb, our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Kathy and Royal Hale
Herb, our deepest condolences to you and your family. Losing a child is the worst. You are in our prayers. Sorry for your loss.
Ray williams
Herb, sorry to read this thoughts and prayers to your family.
Barbara Luther
Herb sorry for your loss prayers going out to you .
Denise Santerre
Herb,, Our Deepest Sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your son Justin. Your family is in our Thoughts and Prayers
during this difficult time.
Denise & Roger Santerre and family
Marianne Loomis
Herb,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your son.
No words can be said of how sorry we are. Our thoughts
Prayers and love go out to you.
Dick & Marianne Loomis
Madelyn Raymond
Herb, I was sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Justin was a wonderful young man, and a joy to have at the Lions meetings. You have my sincere condolences.
Andreas Raap
Herb,
We are shocked and feel with you and Lydia.
Justin was such a good boy.
I enjoyed spending time with him.
We wish you only the best to come through this hard times.
Andy and Martina from Germany
Diane Bates
Herb & Lydia,
We are so sorry for your loss. Though we did not know Justin, we extend you our deepest condolences. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this sad & difficult time.
Diane Bates & Paul Aldrich
MaryJane Dougherty
Dear Herb,
Mike & I are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved son Justin. Our condolences to you and your daughter. May he rest in Eternal Peace.
James Baarda
So sorry to hear this sad news. Justin will be in our prayer, as along as with you and your family. Please accept our heart felt condolences. Family Baarda
BETSY SALO
Herb, I am deeply saddened to learn that your precious Justin has left you.
As I told you not too long ago, I have such fond memories of him at The Children’s Center.
He was such a joy as a 4-5 year old while I was there and I’ll always remember his sweet smile.
My heart breaks for you and Lydia and I hope in time, you can make peace with this loss.
Sincerely, Betsy Salo
Tamara Doyon
I’m so sorry for your loss Herb , he was a good son an you are the Best Dad helping him all the way ! May he rest in peace ! Hugs an prayers to you an family
Sandra aMainville
Herb, Lydia, and Caeser
Love and comfort from the Hachey
family. Many boys scout countless camp outs to 8 th grade gatherings
We sit in thought of his polite manner . Justin . May you find peace in the skies above. Sending Hope comfort and love to the Cortiss Hill When the moon lights the sky and the sun shine over your home may you feel a ray of warmth.
Brittany
Sorry to hear he lost his battle.
Joe Iamartino
Herb, please remember the good times with your boy.
Let the good memories carry you forward.
Marilyn Ouellette
Herb, I am so sorry for your loss. Justin was a good and kind man. May he Rest In Peace.
Dave Babbitt
Herb, So sorry to hear of Justin’s passing…May his Soul Rest In Peace….Dave & Peg
Eileen Deary
I have never met Justin. But I have met the pain you are in. Look at that sweet face. I am sure he is a person who is loved by everyone he meets. There are no words that can help you at this time. But please know that Justin will be watching over and will be near you. So sorry you and your family has to go through this.
Janet Mayotte
So sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Our condolences to you and your family
Joey Gooch
Herb, I’m so sorry for your loss. Hugs to you and your daughter. Love you brother. Joey
Virginia Houle
Herb and family so sadden by the loss of your son
Bob and Ann Marie Dragon
Herb, we are so sorry to learn of Justin’s passing. Our hearts go out to you and Lydia. May good memories help you through these difficult days. Our prayers will be with you.
Sincerely,
Bob and Ann Marie
Madyson Ballou
Mr. Corttis,
I’m so deeply sorry for you and Lydia’s loss. My heart is with you both. May you find peace in his peace now.
Andrew Thompson
So sorry for your loss Herb. Love to you and yours!
Judith Burke
So sorry for your loss. Justin was always so kind to us. May he rest in peace
Melanie Swantek
I feel so bad for you Herb. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughter. Take care.
Michael Barta
Herb, I am very sorry for your loss. If there is anything that I can do for you, please reach out and let me know.
Ann Bastien
From our family to your family we send hugs and condolences.
The Bastiens
Woodstock
Melanie Swantek
Herb I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your daughter. Take care
Karen and Bill Moseley
Our hearts are broken as we remember your wonderful son. Justin was a hardworking and diligent member of the Lions Club. His enthusiasm for giving back to others was an inspiration to us all. May God wrap His arms around you and may your joyful memories bring you peace. Sending our love.
John and Pat Murawski
To the Cortiss family, so sorry for your loss. Remember the old days with Justin and Corey hanging out together. So difficult to lose someone so young. We pray for God to give you the strength at this difficult time.
Jen Beams
Herb,
Incredibly sorry to hear about your loss. Sending much love and support during this difficult time.
Adrienne Fournier
Holding you all in our hearts and with prayers at this time. We are deeply sorry for your loss. With love, Adrienne and Bob
Becky Lambert
Herb,
We are so very sorry for the grief you must be feeling. Our caring thoughts are with you. Praying that you find solace in the belief that love never dies.
Marianna Pio
Herb,
I am so sorry for your loss. May the warm memories you have of Justin carry you and your daughter at this time.
Lynn Resnick
Herb,
My sincere condolences to you at this very difficult time
In your life. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Grace Johnson
Herb ,
I am so deeply saddened to hear the heartbreaking news of Justin’s passing- such a shock My heart hurts for you at this painful time. May family and friends surround you with love and suoport in the days ahead. May all the wonderful good memories give comfort to your heart. And may God give you peace that you were the best father in the world to both of your children. It was evident how much you loved them and that you always sacrificed for and supported them. I always enjoyed chatting for a minute about your family when you would stop in my office.
You and Lydia will be in my prayers. . .
Love,
Grace Johnson
Tina Nowak
Herb,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Lydia.
Carol
Such a tragic Loss for the entire Family.
May you find Peace.
Sincerely,
with Love.
Carol
Brad & Donna Carpenter
Herb,
Thinking of you and your daughter at this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss.
Rich and Jan Galante
Herb and Lydia.
We are so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine the losing of a child (or brother). We’ll say a prayer for your family in church on Sunday.
Rich and Jan Galante
Lisa and Jon MacDonald
Herb,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. May your joyful memories bring you peace at this difficult time. Sending hugs and prayers to you and your daughter.
Gail Benoit
Herb, I’m so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and Lydia at this most difficult time. Keeping you in my prayers.
Gail
Ashley Garvey
Herb, My parents and I send our deepest condolences to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ashley Garvey
Marjorie Main
Herb
Please know that Bob and I hold you and Lydia in our prayers as you live through this nightmare. We pray that you feel the love and support of so very many who mourn your loss. Herb, dear old friend, our hearts ache for you.
Marjorie and Bob Main
Fort Collins, Colorado
Cheryl and Bruce Bressette
We’re so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sue & Jerry Schofield
Herb, we cannot express the sadness we are feeling for your unimaginable loss. Hold onto all of the precious memories of Justin. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Debra LaFiandra
We are so heartbroken to hear about your unthinkable loss. I know that your children were your whole heart and lit up your face whenever the conversation turned to them. May God’s love give you the strength you need to grieve and move forward. Warmly, The LaFiandra Family
Angela (Paris) Chviek, Ellen Holley and family
Our hearts are breaking for you all – please know that we are thinking of you and sending love and strength.
Bernadette Quercia
Herb, Cos and I offer you and Lydia our deepest condolences. . Please know that you are in our thoughts and we pray that all the good memories of Justin will carry you through this difficult time.
Sharon Stewart
Herb,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. You are all in my prayers.
Sharon Briere Stewart
Maureen R Cislo
Dear Herb and Lydia
I am so sorry to hear about Justin. I remember him as a cute little boy. I am praying and sending all my love to you all,
Love Cousin Maureen Cislo
Jane Jewell Ellison
So sincerely sorry for the pain you and your daughter are enduring. I hope that there are many arms that will embrace and be there for you. Much Sympathy.
Megan Soukup Thayer
Herb, my deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Susan Raye Eklund
Herb, i am so very sorry for your loss. Please remember all of the memories that you both shared. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. ❤
Gwenn Gaumond
Herb,
Please know you and your daughter are in my thoughts. May you feel the love of everyone who is here to support you at this very difficult time.
Debbie Britt Giovanni
Herb, The pain of losing a child is like no other. I know that loss. Please take all the time you need to grieve, reach out to loved ones and friends often. Sending you and your daughter love, peace, and healing in time.
Dorrie Nang
Dear Herb, Lydia and Caesar,
I remember Justin so fondly during the times he worked at the Inn; what a beautiful young man he was. I know you were an amazing Dad to him. May he rest in peace and may peace rest in you. Sincerely, Dorrie
Denise Gugliotti
Herb,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Barbara Pickett
Herb:
Our family wants you to know that you are surrounded by friends that are here for you and pray for peace and comfort for you and Lydia.
Barbara Pickett and family
Jerri Tarr
Herb, Condolences on the loss of your son. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Sue White
Herb I’m so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers.
Donna Stefanik
Herb,
Our condolences to you and your family. He was much too young. May your fond memories help you through this difficult time.
Jeff & Donna Stefanik
Linda Auger
I don’t always see the obituaries, but seeing one for your son just took by breath away. I am so sad for you and your family. I hope that the pain you are feeling today, will someday melt into some semblance of peace while you hold your loving memories of him in your heart forever. Sending much love and hugs to you.
Jeffrey Barske
So sorry Herb…
Jeff B
Gloria Block
Dear Herb,
I am so very sorry to hear of Justin’s passing. I can’t even imagine what you are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Liddy throughout this extremely difficult time.
God bless.
Nicole Block
I’m so sorry to hear that Justin is gone, he was a great kid. I remember the day so well when my mom, me and him. Went to pick up the pizzas at the restaurant for the kids. We where pranking people who walked by because at that time my mom’s car looked like a cop car. I’ll never forget how he showed my brother and I the house too at your Christmas party. He was always proud of you, he told me that one. He always wanted to be like you. Lydia, I’m so sorry for the loss of your brother. I can’t imagine losing a sibling so sudden. But in someways I can relate after losing my dad so suddenly. Love to all
Michael and Laurie Kubic
Dear Mr. Corttis, we are so sorry to see your sons obituary in the villager. Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. We pray you have a good support system to help you deal with this loss.