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Nancy Corzine Obituary
The Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home says Corzine died Tuesday at her home in Oak Park, Ill.
Nancy Corzine held a Bible for her son, a former U.S. senator and chairman of Goldman Sachs, when he was sworn in as New Jersey governor in 2006. He later returned to finance and became chief executive of now-failed securities firm MF Global.
Corzine, a Democrat, once recalled how his mother would call him frequently while he was governor to give him grief. He said his mother had never bothered to shed her Republican Party affiliation even though she was voting for Democrats, including Barack Obama.
Funeral services will be Thursday in Oak Park.
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15 Entries
February 9, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care
February 5, 2012
My condolence to the family. May the God of all comfort bind your broken hearts.
Psalms 147:3
Robin
Shirley & Jerry Murphy
February 4, 2012
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
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February 4, 2012
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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February 4, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Linda
February 4, 2012
With deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. May the God of comfort be with you and guide in this sad time
Yolande Garcia
February 3, 2012
Deepest sympathy to the former Govenor and his family.
February 2, 2012
Jon and Family,
"The death of a Mother is the first sorrow wept without her." Draw from her strength and cherish the memories.
With compassion and sympathy.
February 2, 2012
Dear Al and Louise, Sending love and hugs along with our condolences. Nancy was blessed to have you so close by to make sure her last years were good years. Chris and Louis Oxendine
Liz Katsavelos
February 2, 2012
"May you find peace and comfort in knowing that your grief is shared by so many. Your mom will be sorely missed. God bless you and your wonderful family. "
G.F.
February 2, 2012
Sorry for your loss. May God bless your family at this time of sorrow.
Kathleen Wrobel
February 2, 2012
Nancy was a truly beautiful and gracious lady.
Eugene M. Pleban
February 2, 2012
So Sorry for the loss of your MOM. She is at Peace with the Lord
Michael & Marlene Ryan
February 2, 2012
Jon:
You and your family are in our thought and prayers...
February 1, 2012
May the God of all comfort be with you at this time of grief. May all Nancy's memories stay close to your heart. Psalms 46:1 Joanna
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