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Mr. Richard J. Corcoran, age 68, of Rowley, died on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at his home after a 10-month battle with cancer. He was the husband of Carolyn M. (Thornton) Corcoran, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage.
Born and raised in Lynn, he was the son of the late Michael and Dorothy (Kane) Corcoran. He graduated from St. Mary's Boys High School, Lynn, Class of 1962, and was co-captain of the football team in the 1961 season. He then attended St. Anselm's College and graduated from Northeastern University. He lived in Rowley for the past 39 years.
Richard joined the United States Marine Corps in 1964, and served in Vietnam where was wounded in action and received the Purple Heart.
From 1968 to 2008, Richard worked as a production manager at General Electric Company, first in Everett and then in the River Works Plant, Lynn.
He coached Pop Warner in Lynn during the 1966-67 season. He was instrumental in forming the Rowley Youth Soccer League, which became the Triton Youth Soccer, and was a coach for 10 years. He also served for seven years as a League Town Director. He was a past member of A.O.H. Division 10, Lynn, and of the Rowley V.F.W. Post 5707. He enjoyed cribbage and poker, gardening, reading, cooking, traveling to Ireland, and playing with his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife he leaves two daughters Kathleen "Katie" Diamond and her husband Tony of Hamburg, NY, and Colleen Ferrarini and her husband Thomas of Bradford, two sons Sean Corcoran and Terrence Corcoran both of Rowley, his siblings Priscilla Corcoran, Michael Corcoran and Margaret Wilson all of Lynn, William Corcoran and his wife Kathi of Winthrop, and Lawrence Corcoran of Malden. He leaves his grandchildren Sophia and Gabriella Ferrarini and Matthew Diamond, his step-grandchildren Nathan Diamond and Carrie Diamond, his mother-in-law Gertrude Thornton of Peabody, a sister-in-law Bette Andre and her husband John of Peabody, a brother-in-law John Thornton and his wife Mary of Naples, FL, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home 157 Maple Street, Lynn on Wednesday at 9:00 AM. Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Lynn at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 PM. Donations in his memory may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215.
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April 23, 2013
Kathleen Babin-johnson
Marge and Family;
So sorry and sad to hear about Dickie's passing, he was always a great big smile in my day at GE, he kept things and life in perspective.
April 15, 2013
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April 11, 2013
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April 6, 2013
Marge
Sorry I was unable to attend the services for Dick. Just got home and heard the news of your sad loss. Dick was one of the good guys in our Plant IV family. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and family.
Cheryl Bassett, Swampscott, Massachusetts
April 5, 2013
David Smith '62
From almost the day I arrived at St. Marys I considered Richie to be he most courageous of my classmates . That opinion was established when after our long walk up to PIne Hill for freshman football practice I watched this smallest of our lineman, at right guard I believe, block the bigger guy in front of him then run down the filed in front of the runner and block somebody else---and obviously think nothing of it.
I will never forget that display of courage and determination to give his very best to the challenge at hand. He was an inspiration to me. I am not surprise to see him pictured in a Marine uniform with that same expression of determination.
To all who loved him may the good memories that now bring pain soon return to their rightful "job description" for when they do he will come back to you.
April 4, 2013
God bless you.
April 4, 2013
Liz Carnevale
Our condolences to all of you. Sorry for your loss.
Sincerely, Liz and Dennis Czyzycki Carnevale
April 3, 2013
Kevin Kelaher
Carolyn,
Please accept my sincere condolences. I am sorry I was not able to attend the services, but please know that my thoughts are with you and your family.
April 2, 2013
Ric Shanahan
I will miss you Dick. We certainly had a lot of fun at GE.
Ric and Debbie Shanahan
April 2, 2013
John Magner
I'm very sorry for your loss. My condolences. Semper Fi!.
April 1, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, Carolyn, and your family.
Sincerely,
Paul and Lynda Regan
Rowley
April 1, 2013
Bill Snell
My condolences to the Corcoran family. I had not seen Dick since a long ago St. Mary's reunion and then we all saw each other last June as we celebrated our fiftieth from St. Mary's. We will pray for all of you in this time of great loss.
April 1, 2013
Louise Trant
Carolyn and family
My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. Dick and I became very close while working at GE. I became a successful manager because of Dick's help and guidance. I looked to him constantly for his wisdom and knowledge. He was a great friend and I will certainly miss him. May God be with you all at this time.
April 1, 2013
Fred Conti
Larry, My condolences on you're Brothers passing
March 31, 2013
Ann Marie Goodwin
I'm so sorry about Uncle Dick. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We were just watching old Olympic movies on St. Patrick's day and thinking back to all of the wonderful times we all shared together. Love to all of you. Ann Marie and Family
March 31, 2013
Always a friend, and always in my prayers
Class 62 Sacred Heart 58
March 30, 2013
Laura Gentile
My deepest sympathies to the Corcoran family during this emotional time.
March 30, 2013
Cheryl Leary
So sorry for your loss; he will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
David, Cheryl (Cameron), Shannon & Nicholas Leary
South Weymouth, MA
March 30, 2013
Jim Cunningham
My deepest condolences to the Corcoran family. The world has lost another brave and honorable man who was my friend. I remember him from our days at Sacred Heart, St. Mary's High and Eddie's Drugstore. I never forgot the advice he gave me in 1967. My prayers and sympathies to the entire family.
March 30, 2013
Carolyn
I am so sorry to hear about Dickie. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Ann Marie
March 30, 2013
dave newman
With the most sincere condolences to the family.
March 30, 2013
Jack Donahue
My condolences to the Corcoran family. I knew Richard's dad as well as most of his siblings having been a graduate of St. Mary's and a Division 10 Hibernian. May Richard's soul be at the right hand of God.
March 30, 2013
•May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. My deepest sympathies to all the family. Paul Ross (Hendersonville, NC)
March 30, 2013
Jim Driscoll
Dear Dick,
Thanks for your willingness to put your body and your life on the line for others in football, the Marines and in everything you ever did. It was great to sit with you at last year's Reunion dinner and share stories of our victory over the '61 combined Lynn Lions and our times in Vietnam. My thanks to our classmates who made that Reunion possible. Best wishes to Carolyn and the family you both created.
March 29, 2013
The Staff of Cuffe McGinn Funeral Home
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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