William "Bill" Anthony Cortelyou, 78, passed away on April 7th, 2020. He was born to Giannina "Jean" Temelini and Kenneth Cortelyou on April 14th, 1941 in Oceanside, New York. He graduated from Oceanside High School in 1959, then enrolled at Hofstra University, and also served in the military. Bill worked first as a stockbroker in New York, moving in the 1960s to Boston. He changed careers and drove a cab in Boston for 30+ years where he enjoyed meeting people from all walks of life. Bill will be remembered as a loyal friend, an avid learner and a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister. Visit his online memorial at https://www.forevermissed.com/bill-cortelyou/lifestory where you can read stories and see photos of Bill as well as add your own. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Brookline Food Bank or follow the link on this site to plant a tree in his name. Due to social isolation precautions in place, a memorial for him will be held in the coming months on a date to be determined. We will post that information on the website listed above (Forever Missed) when it is determined.