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John P. Corcoran June 29, 1963 - April 18, 2013 Norwich - John P. Corcoran, 49 of Norwich. The Lord received a great man in John Corcoran on April 18, 2013 in the comfort of his loving family after a lengthy illness. He was born on June 29, 1963 in Norwich the son of Michael Corcoran. Mr. Corcoran attended local schools and graduated from Norwich Free Academy class of 1981. John was a gifted baseball player and captain of the varsity baseball team. He was united in marriage to the former Laurie Carrignan on Oct. 15, 1983 in St. Patrick's Cathedral, Mrs. Corcoran survives him. John was employed by Amgraph Packaging and formerly the US Postal Service in New London. He was active in Norwich Little League, Senior League and an avid Red Sox fan. John was a devoted loving husband and father. He was unwavering in his Roman Catholic faith and a communicant of St. Joseph Church in Occum. Besides his wife Laurie, he is survived by three children, Corey, Chase and Courtney Corcoran all of Norwich, Two siblings Michael Corcoran, Jr. and Linda Corcoran. He was predeceased by his precious grandparents who raised him, Bernard and Theresa (Frechette) Corcoran, a brother, Phillip Corcoran. His family will receive relatives and friends on Monday from 6 to 8 P.M. at the Impellitteri -Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Ave. New London. Guest are asked to gather on Tuesday for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 A.M. in St. Joseph Church, 11 Baltic Road Occum, CT. Interment to follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Norwich.

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Published by Norwich Bulletin on Apr. 21, 2013.

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Robin Corbeil

April 26, 2013

Corky; I will never forget you, you were such a sweet guy always! Laurie and kids my heart goes out to you all for your loss. May Gods kindness and love fill the great hole in your hearts and heal your grief with constant memories of your Father and husband.

Mary & Sam Porter-Price

April 25, 2013

Dear Laurie and Family,
We would like to extend our sincere sympathy to you upon the loss of your husband/father. John was ever faithful to his church and his family. So, we are confident that he is now an angel in heaven, keeping watch over his family still here on earth. We hope your many happy memories will bring you comfort.


Sincerely,

Val LaFleur

April 24, 2013

Our hearts & prayers are with you, Laurie, and your family, with deepest sympathy

Cheryl Damien

April 24, 2013

Laurie & family, my heart and prayers go out to you all. This wonderful man is now with The Lord and will always be with you all. When those times are difficult look up to God and ask for strength. Laurie what you and John have seems to be rare these days, true love that will always be there. John will always be by your side. Celebrate him and know his physical form is no longer suffering. God Bless you all!

Colleen Smith

April 23, 2013

Laurie, Corey, Chase & Courtney,

You all are in our prayers. Heaven has a new Angel that will be watching over all of you.

Colleen, Glenn, Kaci & Dalton Smith

Carol & Bob Frizzola

April 23, 2013

Laurie & family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you with the loss of John. May you cherish the many great memories, that will live on in your heart forever...

Love, Kelley and Derek LaCombe

April 22, 2013

Laurie, Corey, Chase, Courtney and Pepper,
With heavy hearts we send our love, thoughts and prayers. In this darkest hour, there is light...an effervescent glow filling all of you with warmth in knowing John Rests in Eternal Peace. John is best described as a 'character' with a contagious smile, Kind Heart, and wonderful sense of humor. John was blessed to live his life with the important value of Love... in family and friends. Find Comfort in knowing his Legacy of Kindness and love lives on through all of you... He's one Proud Angel! God Bless,

April 22, 2013

Laurie and Family, Keeping all of you in our prayers. Uncle Ernie and Family

Monique Zyto

April 22, 2013

My heart goes out to Laurie, her kids and all of John's family during this very difficult time. Your guardian angel will always be with you. RIP John Corcoran. Much love to all of you.

April 22, 2013

Laurie, Corey, Chase and Courtney,
We are so sorry for your loss. John will be missed by so many, but his memory lives on in all of you. God bless.
Mark and Mary Tramontozzi

Kim Ladd

April 22, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to your family, so sorry for your loss...The Ladd Family

April 22, 2013

LAURIE
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MAY GOOD MEMORIES HELP YOU THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
KEVIN AND LYNNETTE LUNDY

Colleen Smith

April 22, 2013

Laurie, Corey, Chase, and Courtney,
I just want to share my condolences on the loss of your husband and father. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Colleen, Glenn, Kaci and Dalton Smith

Ellen Stahl

April 22, 2013

Mrs. Laurie Corcoran and daughters, I have never met any of you but I met John through my late husband. He was always full of laughs! I'm so sorry for your terible loss. Saying prayers for you and your family. And, John, may you forever rest in peace in the arms of our Lord. I'll miss you and please tell my husband Hello for me.

Alisyn Hendel

April 22, 2013

Corey & Family~
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Heaven has gained another angel.

Laura Laroux

April 22, 2013

My sincere condolences to all of you at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

Ted Daniska

April 22, 2013

Laurie Corey Chase Courtney and family John will be sadly missed my thoughts and prayers with you .

April 22, 2013

Laurie,
I am so sorry for your loss, I know John was the love of your life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children.
Rhonda Santerre Illinger

April 22, 2013

Laurie,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and you family.

Darlene L'Homme (McEwan)

April 22, 2013

dear laurie and family,i am so sad to hear the news,i was shocked about the news of john,but also i am happy to know since the day we ran into you at walmart,of johns faith john is with jesus now, and he holds your family in one big hug,he loves all of you,be comforted to know how close he is with you.
both john and our lord and god,love joe and pam dimaggio,

April 21, 2013

Laurie Corey Chase Courtney and family so sorry for your lost. My heartfelt condolences
Bev & Al Causa

Sherree Trombley Greczkowski

April 21, 2013

Laurie, Corey, Chase and Courtney, I'm so sorry for your loss of such a special man. May the love you have for each other and the wonderful memories bring you comfort at this time. God Bless you all.

April 21, 2013

Love and prayers
Walter & Monica

April 21, 2013

I remember John when he and his father use to walk pass Jane Arms APTS in Norwich,he was a teen then.What a hamesome pair and in your children John lives on.My thoughts and prayers are with you and you family keep laughter in you hearts and memories last forever!
love cindy Denner Couto

Shawn Farbotka

April 21, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dawn McDonald

April 21, 2013

So sorry for your loss

Cheryl Burdick

April 21, 2013

Thoughts and prayers out to you and your famliy at this sad time Cheryl Freeburn Burdick, class of 80

Michael Cirrito

April 21, 2013

Im so sorry Laurie, no words can express my Sorrow

Jean McGran

April 21, 2013

My deepest sympathy

Mary Phaneuf ( Ingelsby )

April 21, 2013

May you all find peace in knowing that Johnnie is your angel watching over you all.
God Bless

April 21, 2013

Laurie, you and your family are in my prayers during this time of such a tremendous loss. May peace surround you all.

Love,
Donna Faretta Kania

Devon Butler

April 21, 2013

To the Corcoran Family,

I will always remember Mr. Corcoran and his unwavering devotion to the Saints and Pioneers baseball teams. His love for you, Mrs.Corcoran and your children was inspirational and beautiful. May you find comfort with your memories, with each other, and know that Mr. Corcoran rests with our Lord. God bless and I am praying for your family.

Yvette Fournier

April 21, 2013

Laurie,My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children...I can feel the love you all had for John. May you find comfort knowing he will be waiting with open arms.....Hugs, Yvette

April 21, 2013

Laurie - You and Johnny lived and loved as an inspiration to others. My thoughts, prayers and sympathies are with you and your family.

Tina Taylor

RONNY RYAN

April 21, 2013

DEAR JOHN YOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY MANY.I CONSIDER MYSELF PROUD TO HAVE PLAYED BALL,WORKED AND ALSO FRIENDS FOR OVER FOUR DECADES.RSIP JOHN. RONNY RYAN

Barbara Grabarek

April 21, 2013

Laurie I wanted to reach out and give you and your family my sincere sympathy's. John was such a nice person, always stopped me to say hi and chat. I'm so sorry for your loss.

April 21, 2013

Laurie, I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and family in my prayers.

Lori Walrath

April 21, 2013

The Corcoran family,
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Bob Alletto,Darlene Majewski, Graig & Courtney

Sharon Preble

April 21, 2013

So sorry to read of your loss. Will keep you and your family in my prayers.

April 21, 2013

Laurie & family, we are so sorry for your loss.May peace be with you all during this time.

Nicole Fontaine

April 21, 2013

Laurie,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

April 21, 2013

John, Rest in Peace. Thank you for all your help in English class at Teachers Memorial.
To Laurie and family: May you have comfort and peace in your heart during this painful and difficult time. My prayers are with you.

Crystal Kyllo

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