Louis R. Cortigene

LEWISTON: Louis R. Cortigene, 85, of Auburn passed away Thursday August 20 at Central Maine Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on November 20, 1929 a son of the late Anthony and Louise (Lerro) Cortigene. He grew up in the Philadelphia area and attended local schools there. He was a graduate of South Philadelphia High School. He later attended and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. On July 29, 1953 he married Helene Arcidiacono and they started a family together. During that time, Louis worked as a chemist for Scott’s Paper Co. in Philadelphia. In 1968 they moved to Portland, ME where he worked for SD Warren for five years before moving to Michigan in 1973. While they were there he worked for Brown Paper Co. for seven years before relocating permanently back in Maine in 1980. He then worked for Fitchburg Paper Co. in Massachusetts for a short time before switching over to International Paper, from which he retired. After retirement, Louis and Helene owned and managed The Brule House for thirty five years. Louis was a highly intellectual man who developed several patents on various products over his years in research and development. He will be remembered for his quick wit and his dedication to work and family. He is survived by his wife Helene of Auburn; his children, Anthony Cortigene and his significant other Ann Sylvester of Lewiston and Lisa Gribbin of Old Orchard Beach. He also leaves behind a brother, James Cortigene of Mequon, WI; a half-brother, Seth Cortigene of Houston, TX as well as two grandchildren; Nicole Taiani and her husband Anthony Taiani and Randall Gribbin. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.thefortingroupauburn.com

FUNERAL NOTICE:

CORTIGENE---Louis R., 85, of Auburn died Thursday August 20 at Central Maine Medical Center. A Liturgy of the Word service will be held on Tuesday August 25 at 2pm at St. Peter’s Cemetery in the Chapel of the Rosary. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group / Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 217 Turner St. Auburn, 783-8545.