Joseph Lawrence Corvi

Joseph Lawrence Corvi obituary

Joseph Corvi Obituary

Joseph Lawrence Corvi

Seattle - Joseph Lawrence Corvi, age 89, of Kirkland, WA, died Tuesday, April 23rd at Virginia Mason Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Kate) Corvi of Kirkland; his daughters, Carolyn Corvi (John Bates) of Seattle and Laura Corvi (Robert J. Davis) of Seattle; his brother, Art Corvi of Lake Tapps, WA, and his sister Catherine Corvi Richards of Auburn, WA.

Joe was born May 9, 1923, in Seattle, the eldest son of Dominick and Rose Corvi. He attended Cleveland High School and the University of Washington, graduating with a degree in Business and Economics. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, as a Master Sergeant in the Transportation Corps - serving in New Guinea in the South Pacific. In 1947, he married Kathleen Kendall of Evanston, Wyoming - the couple establishing their home in Seattle. In December, 1951, he went to work for The Boeing Company, rising through the ranks to become Director of Procurement for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Upon his retirement in 1985, friends and colleagues from all over the world flew in for the celebration.

Joe continued working as a consultant in aerospace for the next decade. He was an active member of the Sons of Italy and never ceased pursuing his two great passions - his lifelong interest in railroads, airplanes and the romance of American transportation... and most of all, his family.

There will be a celebration in remembrance of his life at the Museum of Flight, at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 6th. Memorial contributions may be made to the Museum of Flight in his name.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Apr. 28 to May 5, 2013.
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I miss this good and wonderful man with whom I have memories of many great conversations.

Peter Kurzina

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April 22, 2020

Laura and Carolyn,

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to your daily routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and so many friends. It is so sad to have experienced this loss of both parents within 6 days. However, it's true that the memory of your Mom and Dad will live in your heart and mind forever, which has given me such comfort in the loss of my parents.
The celebration of life service at the Museum of Flight that you arranged for your folks was very nice, and the number of people who came was a real tribute to your folks.
You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers,
Love, Kay

Kay Fisher Meyers

May 12, 2013

My sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time. May you find comfort in the promise that soon death will be no more... and never again will we have to bury our love ones again. (Rev.12:3,4)
Ms T

May 9, 2013

Dear Laura and Carolyn,
I loved growing up knowing your parents were just down the street from our house growing up. I'm so sad for your loss. I'll keep you in my thoughts a prayers that all the wonderful smiles and times together will stay with you always.
Laura, thanks especially for keeping in touch with mom, Pat. It means the world to her.
Love, Pam

Pamela King Lakman

May 7, 2013

Carolyn ,I was so sorry to read about the deaths of your parents. It was beyond belief that they passed away so close together. This has to be the toughest thing you and your sister have ever or will ever go through. I am so,so,sorry for your losses. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Miss seeing you and John around the "hood". Take care,Robyn Woolston

May 6, 2013

It was a gift to know your parents. I have many childhood memories of going to their home. Your mom was a model homemaker - how did she keep everything so perfect. And Joe (we didn't call him that to his face) was warm and so down to earth. Great memories.

Lynn Stapleton

May 6, 2013

Laura and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We are with you.

Angela and David Polland

May 6, 2013

Carolyn, Rusty and I are so sorry about your loss. My mom died 3 years ago and the comfort of your friends will help a lot. We are both thinking of you.

Jim Dupree

May 6, 2013

While I never personally met Joe or Kate, I do know they have two spectacular daughters in Carolyn and Laura...which means Joe and Kate were two spectacular parents!

Sherry Carbary

May 6, 2013

Dear Kathy&Joe You will always be a part of my life I will treasure. We have shared so many happy times together.My love ,Bettyann "To love and to be loved is to feel the sun from both sides".

May 5, 2013

We all lost a good friend. Worked with Joe during his 737 program as a equipment supplier. Again with him when he consulted for Burns Aerospace. Many lunch meetings after retirement. Always jovial and fun to visit with, he most certainly was one of the "last of the good guys".

Jack Becker

May 5, 2013

What a tremendous and giving and caring couple Joe and Kathleen were. We are so saddened at the news,--and Kathleen following just a few days after Joe continued that desire to be together. Joe inhibited such care during his successful career at Boeing
mentoring most all he came in to contact whether supplier or those of us who worked directly or with him. Both Marilyn and I had frequent contact with Joe and Kathleen many times in the past both in business and at the Table. We will always remember them both in our prayers and with the hope that we can emulate the care and concern they both were so good at, both in their relationships and friendships.

dino and marilyn batali

May 5, 2013

I am so sorry for your losses.
I met Joe and Kathleen when Carolyn received the Museum of Flight Pathfinder award but I had heard about Joe for years and years. He was very respected by all who worked with him and for him. I wish there were more people like Joe Corvi in today's working world.

Bruce Florsheim

May 3, 2013

Carolyn and Laura,
We are so sorry for your double loss - our thoughts are with you both as you go through these next few weeks. They lived such full lives, what a joy they must have been.

Lois & Geary Long

May 3, 2013

To Laura and Carolyn,
My heart goes out to you. I loved your parents very much. They were such a great couple and I so enjoyed all the times I got to spend with them.

Sue Utter Hampton

May 2, 2013

Dear Kathleen, I'm so sorry you've lost Joe and I do know what you are going through. I'm so sorry I won't be able to attend his memorial but Ginny and her family are on vacation and I don't drive that far anymore. I get lost too easily. My thoughts are with you and your family. My love, Dee

Dee Lightfoot

May 2, 2013

Dear Laura and Carolyn, I'm sorry to read about your Dad's death. He was such a nice and kind man. I loved knowing and interacting with both your parents. My love to both of you and also your Mom.

Dee Lightfoot

May 2, 2013

Dear Carolyn and John,
We're sorry to hear about the death of your father. He sounds like a kind, well-loved and fascinating man. I wish we'd had a chance to meet him.
Love, Joanna and Bill (Polk and Olson)

May 2, 2013

Laura and Carolyn, I hope you are comforted knowing that these great losses are shared ones.

Tim Tobin

May 2, 2013

While I only just met Joe and Kate briefly, I certainly can tell they are good people (even from reading these posts!) and I know from personal experience over the past few years that Laura is of the same. I'll add my sorrow to this Corvi loss (especially to Carolyn and to John and Bob as well). Laura: know that, while we miss you, we'll do all we can to support you and your family in this time.

Pete Chambers, co-worker

May 1, 2013

Joe was a kind and decant man and he will be missed. Chuck

Chuck Romeo

May 1, 2013

Laura and Carolyn, I didn't know your parents but I know Laura very well and have worked with her for many many years in Supplier Management. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Joe and Kathleen sound like amazing people to have as parents. Thinking of you.

Mikel Thomas

May 1, 2013

Carolyn and Laura, We are so sorry to hear of your dad's death and now your mother too! We had so much fun knowing them in Bellevue Sons of Italy and in the "gourmet club"
Sincerely

Rose & Nello Prissinotti

April 30, 2013

Carolyn and Laura, we are very sorry to hear of your parents passing. We are sure however, that you both have innumerable happy memories to dwell on during this difficult time. We never met your parents but from just reading of those who have responded to this guest book, we know it's our loss. Take comfort in your friends and family.

Ron & Bev Ostrowski

April 30, 2013

So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I will be out of town and unable to attend the memorial so say HI for me to your Mom and anyone else.

Take care, Ginny

Ginny Jackson

April 30, 2013

Carolyn, so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I great memories of working with Joe over the years at Boeing, he was a real gentleman.

Dale Graham

April 30, 2013

Or sincere condolences to the Family. I never had a chance to work with Joe at Boeing, met him at the Bellevue Sons Of Italy after retirement. Great times sharing stories of the Company. I once said I would not be afraid to fly on any Boeing airplane ever manufactured, he grinned at me and said "you might change your mind if you had to fly on one in South America"! R.I.P. Joe, I expect when I get to Heaven, God will have you procuring strings for all the Golden Harps

Tony Ascanio

April 29, 2013

Carolyn and Laura, We are so saddened to learn of the passing of your parents. We have many fond memories
of Joe & Kathleen, especially remembering the last dinner they had with us and our final conversation. They were a real joy to know.
Please accept our sincere sympathy.

Jo Anne & Paul Earnheart
Issaquah, WA

April 29, 2013

My sincere sympathy to the Corvi family. I had the great fortune to work for Joe shortly before he retired and he was a wonderful and kind leader. Joe was a legend in Materiel and he was a great example for many future leaders.
My thoughts and prayers will be for Joe and your family.

Sincerely,

George Maffeo
Tokyo, Japan

George Maffeo

April 29, 2013

Carolyn and Laura,
It was with great sorrow to hear of the passing of your father.Joe was such a great person and I was very lucky to have known him. This morning I receive a call that your mother had passed during the night.Knowing your parent was pure joy.I sure happy that I was able to have dinner with your mom and dad last holiday season when I was home.My deepest condolence to all the family.

Louie DeLaurenti

April 29, 2013

Our family has had the pleasure of knowing Joe, Kathleen, Carolyn and Laura for many years. We wish our condolences at the passing of Joe and Kathleen. Our prayers are with Carolyn, Laura and their family during this very difficult time. Love, Michael and Nancy Pietromonaco.

Michael Pietromonaco

April 29, 2013

Met Joe at a Mariners game, at Safeco, sitting with his family. It was a beautiful and great day with a great discussion and perspective on the direction of our company. A good guy for sure! So sorry, Laura and Carolyn, for your loss.

Gary Desilet

April 29, 2013

I'm sorry to hear of your loss but have fond memories of “uncle” Joe.

Missy Carson

April 29, 2013

Carolyn and Laura, your Dad's sense of humor and gentle hand as he guided us through the maze of our teen years has always represented one of the most enjoyable parts of my life. He was truly a great man and I will miss him in this world. Love Teens

April 29, 2013

Sorry to hear about Joe. He was one of the good guys.

Lou Spear

April 29, 2013

Kathleen, I just heard of Joe's passing. I am so sorry. Joe was a dear friend and I will miss him. I want to extend my heart felt condolence to you and the family.

I am in Hawaii and will not be able to attend the Museum of Flight gathering.

Best regards,

L C Smyth

April 28, 2013

So sorry to hear of Mr. Corvi's passing. I have many fond memories of hanging out with the Corvi's in Newport Hills in the sixties. My thoughts are with you all during this sad time.

Lynda Olson (Rosenblume)

April 28, 2013

A great boss & wonderful friend. He taught & mentored so many of us throughout the years & all of us are so much better off knowing & being exposed to him. God bless you Joe. We're all really going to miss you!

John Stroup

April 28, 2013

We are so sorry to learn Joe has passed on. It was an honor to know him over the years and to watch his love for his family and his big heart that extended to all of us. Peter and I will never forget his passion for life, his ability to connect with people, his beautiful spirit and his love for Nantucket Island.

Stephanie Kurzina

April 28, 2013

Carolyn and Laura:

Steph and I knew Joe was not doing well, but we were still surprised...and very saddened to hear of his passing. I developed a great love and admiration for him over the twenty-five years I knew him. In fact, I came to think of Joe and his dear Kathleen as parents. I have great memories of lunches with your father where would talk about airplanes, Curtiss-Wright, WW II German jet planes, cars, the old inter-urban trains that ran between Seattle and Tacoma, etc., etc. Wonderful conversations with a great guy! He once said to me that he wished he had known my father...that he thought they would have been great friends. I think he was right. Instead he became a great friend of mine. Steph and I will miss him.

Peter and Stephanie Kurzina

April 28, 2013

We are so saddened to hear of Joe's passing. He was one of the nicest, sweetest people we knew. Our condolences to Kathleen and family.
Phyllis and Richard Matoff

Phyllis and Richard Matoff

April 28, 2013

It's hard to imagine a world without Joe. His intelligence, generousity and passion for life will be deeply missed.

Madeline Pinelli

April 28, 2013

Mike and I will always remember fondly our neighbor of 12 years at Waterford Court, Joe Corvi. He always had a smile on his face and was devoted to his wife Kathleen. We smile as we think of our many conversations in the parking garage where we were "parking mates". You will be missed Joe and always remembered as a wonderful man and good friend.
Lynn and Mike

Lynn and MIke Nelson

April 28, 2013

Thank you Carolyn and Laura for the wonderful obit for Joe. I love the photo and it is such a great face. I became closely acquainted with your parents these last 20 years with our dinner"club", as you know. As neighbors since the early 60's it has been a long journey together through thick and thin. Your father is such a humble and gentle spirit in all that he does. I was always so impressed with the man you call Dad. His career with Boeing and all the other events in his life was very sketchy to us because he is so humble but his life and times have been so memorable. I am deeply saddened at his passing, but this long life was well lived and I hope that is a comfort to you now in your time of loss. I am with you both in my heart. With much love. Pat King

April 28, 2013

Fond memories. Thinking of you all. I'm sorry for your loss.

Judi Jacobsen

April 28, 2013

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