RICHARD THOMAS CORBALLY

KENNEWICK —Richard Thomas Corbally, 74, of Kennewick, passed away at the family's home in Desert Aire, WA.

He was born on May 7, 1939 to John and Helen (Parsons) Corbally in Great Falls, MT. In fifth grade, he met his future wife, Phyllis Nardinger. He graduated from Central Catholic High School with Phyllis and enlisted in the Navy. There, he completed his six-year obligation, serving two years of active duty. Next, he simultaneously worked full-time at the Great Falls Tribune, obtained his journeyman printer card, and graduated from the College of Great Falls with degrees in Business and Economics. Dick and Phyllis were married at St. Gerard's Catholic Church in Great Falls, MT on December 26, 1959.

In June of 1965, Dick was hired by Phillips Petroleum, whereupon the family moved to Salt Lake City, where he worked as a district manager. Then, in June of 1967, the family was transferred to Kennewick, WA. In 1972, he joined Foster & Marshall (Smith & Barney) as a stock broker. He retired in 2004.

In Kennewick, he coached Pee Wee, Minor League, Major League, Pony League, and Colt League baseball for his sons' teams. He also coached girls' basketball for his daughters and boys' baseball at St. Joseph's school. Dick was a lifelong golfer and a member of Desert Aire Golf Course. He often attended Mariner spring training. In addition to these, Dick loved fishing and hunting. In his retirement, he totally enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids, while also learning to hunt for mushrooms!

The Corballys are a WSU Cougar family because Sean, Jeff, and Curt all graduated from there, and two granddaughters are currently attending.

Richard is survived by his wife of 53 years, Phyllis (Nardinger) Corbally; daughter Sean H. Scarr (Rodney) of Sammamish, WA; sons Jeffrey R. Corbally (Annie) of Las Vegas, NV and Curtis T. Corbally of Renton, WA; granddaughters Jamie L. Scarr and Haylie L. Scarr; and grandson Kevin R. Corbally. ; 100-year-old mother Helen Corbally; and brother Jack Corbally (Patty).

He was preceded in death by his daughters Jana and Baby Sister, and his father, John J. Corbally.

A rosary will be held at Mueller's Chapel of the Falls on Wednesday, September 4 at 7:30 p.m. A funeral service will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic church on Thursday, September 5, at 1:00 p.m. Father Richard Sedlacek will officiate.

Memorials are suggested to the St. Joseph's school or a charity of one's choice.

Online condolences can be given at [email protected].

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Published by Great Falls Tribune on Sep. 4, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Corbally

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September 10, 2013

Phyllis and Family: Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of your loss of Dick. Many good memories from Central ...
Hugh and Pat (Trowbridge) Thornley

Carrie Zeller

September 5, 2013

Helen and Jack--Our paths have not crossed in some time, but I am thinking of you all during this difficult loss.

September 4, 2013

Phyllis, My deepest & sincere Sympathy on the loss of our former Classmate from CCHS. You & your family are in my prayers and will have a Mass for him here at St. George Church, Waimanalo, Hawaii. He is now in a more restful place. Aloha,
Barbara Ann (Medvec) Keahi
Waimanalo, Hawaii

Jack Noble

September 4, 2013

Dear Phyllis and Family, I have great memories of Dick and you at CCHS. I am sorry that you and your family have to go thru the grieving process. My thoughts are with you. In loving memory.

Jack Noble

September 4, 2013

Dear Curt & family,

Please accept our sincerest condolences for the passing of your dad. We hope you are all finding strength in knowing that he is now in a better place and free of pain from what took him too soon. He will be coaching a team of Angels from above.

From your Nintendo Family

Marlene Reardon

September 4, 2013

Phyllis and family my sincere sympathy to you all for the loss of your husband and father. My prayers are with you.
Marlene Voeller Reardon

Jerry Taylor

September 4, 2013

Dear Phyllis & Family,

I remember fondly all the school years spent with Dick at the Ursuline Academy, St. Gerard's and CCHS. My deepest condolences to you and your family - he will be missed, but those memories live on...

September 4, 2013

Phylis and family,

So sorry to hear about Dick. I last talked with him in July and we had made golfing plans for the winter. He was fighting hard to get well. I know he had a great love for all of you. Be at peace knowing that he will be watching over all of us from an exalted place in heaven.

Jack Vukasin

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