Jean Cortés 89, of Swedesboro passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019. Jean was born in Brooklyn, NY to Anna and José Carballal. She grew up in Hopewell, NJ and raised her family in Collingswood NJ. Jean was employed with the Camden County Division of Health as a Bilingual Administrative Assistant. She had a wonderful personality and was a great story teller. Jean was very proud of her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She enjoyed crocheting and her iPad.
Jean is survived by her daughters, Maria del Carmen Cortés, Lisa A. Cortés and Shelly E. Cortés; grandchildren, Valerie Jasper and Adam Jasper; sisters, Marie McIntyre (John) and Emily Brokaw (Randy, dec’d); brother, Joseph Carballal (Rosalie); many nieces, nephews, special friends and Chico the cat.
Family and Friends are invited to visit from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Monday, January 6th at Smith Funeral Home where a Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in her memory to the Salem County Humane Society, North Game Creek Road, PO Box 214, Carney Point, NJ 08069.
Memories and condolences can be shared at www.smithfhmantua.com