Ira Bryan Cortez

Ira Bryan Cortez, of Valley Stream, NY, passed away on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024, at the age of 85. He is survived by his loving sister-in-law, Miriam Rittberg, brother-in-law, Seymour (Ann) Bernzweig; adoring nieces, Lara Dicus and husband, Mike Dicus, Rachel Bernzweig; nephews, Len Rittberg, and Zack Bernzweig; and dear friend, Cheryl Cohen. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Doris Cortez (nee Bernzweig); and devoted parents, Doris and Joseph Cortez.

Services at Sol Levinson's Chapel, 8900 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208, on Friday, January 26th, 2024, at 3:30 pm. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to Bridging Life Hospice, 200 Memorial Avenue, Westminster, MD 21157 or MS Society, P.O. Box 4527, New York, NY 10163.