Ret. Col. Joseph Bernard Corcoran Jr.
Ret. Col. Joseph Bernard Corcoran Jr.
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Ed LaVigne
May 3, 2019
I was just received a notice from Gonzaga about Corky's death. We used to ride the ST Michael's bus together from Annandale to Gonzaga. We were pretty good friends. We worked at the Hot Shoppes together. I wish I had know he was in San Antonio as I live in Houston and it would have been good to see him.
Ed LaVigne Gonzaga '64.
Kingston Cole
October 25, 2018
We were close friends at Georgetown for first two years. He always loved telling me how his father helped LBJ become a US Senator by stuffing a ballot box! We had some good times...My thoughts are with all the family...Just found out today through the "Network." Kingston Cole
Judy H
September 19, 2018
My father was and always will be my hero. Words cannot describe how much I love, admire and miss him every day. I miss his unwavering love and support, heartfelt encouragement, great listening skills and advice, history lessons and childhood tales ...and even his not so stellar singing and corny jokes. Dad, thank you for being one of the most loving, loyal, kindest, giving, selfless and humble fathers any girl could ever know. I will love you forever and always.
Holly Hippert
August 8, 2018
Heaven gained an angel. My heart is so heavy right now and I love and miss you so much. Rest in paradise daddy
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Belle Reyes
August 7, 2018
Sending our heartfelt condolences to the family of Col. Corcoran. We, at Fraser Place Manila, which was home to him while working in the Philippines only have good memories of a very respectable and kind man. He will always be in our hearts. Sending prayers to the loved ones he has left behind.
Michael Mew
August 5, 2018
My prayers and condolences goes out to you and your family.
LEE GEE
August 5, 2018
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. I am very sorry for your loss. May the love of God give the Corcoran's family members peace, comfort, and strength through the days ahead. I hope you feel surrounded by much love. I know the pain the Corcoran's family members are experiencing since my mother was buried the day before Colonel Corcoran passed.
Colonel Corcoran was the best Air Force Colonel I had the pleasure of working for during my 30 years of Air Force service. Several of us worked for Col Corcoran while assigned to Kiev, Ukraine in 1998 and 1999 as a Military Liaison Team. He was a great leader, very personable off-duty as we shared several dinners together. I will never forget when I visited my family in Ramstein, Germany he asked me to bring him some Popeye's Chicken Breasts back to Kiev. I will miss him.
Teresha Hardy
August 5, 2018
Praying for You and Family LTC(P) Corcoran
Mary Ann Phillips Laufenberg
August 5, 2018
Joe was a wonderful and kind cousin. Prayers for all Joe's family and friends.
Catherine Phillips Morales
August 4, 2018
My deepest sympathies to the family. Joe will be missed. As his cousin, we saw each other frequently when we were growing up. In Pittsburgh, in Texas, in Virginia when he was in high school, then much later when he had moved back to Virginia with his young family. My best memories are all the times we were in San Antonio at Joe and Birdie Lea's house. We had a few great family reunions there. Most recently I visited him when I was working in the Philippines. Just a couple of months ago I had contacted him when I was in San Antonio: however he was in Australia. It is amazing that we saw each other as often as we did. I know he will be missed by his children and grandchildren and his sister Kathleen. Prayers are offered for all.
Mary Elizabeth Uresti
August 4, 2018
We are deeply saddened and are keeping the entire Corcoran family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I'm glad to have had the pleasure of knowing Mr Corcoran. I remember always seeing him with a smile on his face. He loved you all very much. While visiting with my sister Christina (Colin) there were a few times that Mr Corcoran would show up for a visit with them. He was a wonderful grandfather and I could see how much he loved his grandkids, Kaylea and Kaleb. I have very fond memories of him as we shared a few thanksgiving memories with him. I remember he always would make his traditional ham for thanksgiving and would reminisce about his time in the military. Now he will watch down on you from the heavens and smile down on you. May God comfort you and know that one day you will see him again. Love you, Colin, Christina, Kaylea and Kaleb. Love your sister, aunt Mary ❤
Siglinda Corcoran
August 3, 2018
You were a great guy and will be missed by all
Cresswell Elmore
August 2, 2018
I wish to express my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Joseph Corcoran. I had the honor of meeting Joe in the Philippines, when he became the leader of a very diverse and talented experts during my tenure for the company we both worked for. He had a very unique ability to understand the issue of his Philippine counterpart and on most occasion, it became their ideas to brief the senior leadership, on the necessary reforms on their internal procedures. In the role as team leader of a very diverse group of very senior and highly qualified employees, he understood their needs, challenges and most of all their strengths. What a great human being. May he rest in peace."
Mary Pat Havey
August 2, 2018
I was so sorry to hear of Corky, my cousin's, passing. I last saw him about 20 some years ago while visiting my aunt in San Antonio. We are losing so many family lately. To Kathleen and her family you have deepest sympathy.
Mary Pat Havey.
Dinorah and Tobin Isenberg
August 2, 2018
Dear Judy and Family,
We extend our deepest sympathy to you during this time. We are sending you love and prayers and hope you are able to find strength during this difficult time. May your father rest in peace.
Francis Kienic
August 2, 2018
I was sadden to hear of the passing of my cousin Cork. Unfortunately my last contact with Cork was in 1965 as we were both pallbearers for our grandfather Patrick Corcoran.
Francis Kienic - Pittsburgh, Pa.
Moira Chimento
August 2, 2018
Our hearts are saddened. Joe will always be remembered as being a loving and kind person with a BIG heart. God must have needed a Hero. Joe - may you rest in peace and may God bring peace and comfort to those who love you. You will be greatly missed.
Don Wellman
August 2, 2018
I wish to express my condolences to the family of Joe. I worked with him on the Board Of Directors at Bent Oak Town Houses, Inc. His knowledge and grasp of management helped to run a smooth orginaziation. I will most remember him walking his dog several times a day and was always good for a chat. Will miss you Joe.
Jerry Fronabarger
August 2, 2018
My condolences to all of Joe's family and friends. I will miss him. I always appreciated Joe's work in the Philippines. He was a great leader for our team of talented subject matter experts. He was a big picture guy who could also zero in to the root causes of a problem. As a leader of men, he led by example, always keeping focus on the objective. He was adept in helping his Philippine counterparts understand issues and he was amazingly successful in helping them come up with their own ideas on how to reform internal procedures. As the team leader, he was sensitive to individual needs, strengths and challenges. He was a good friend to all. The world has lost a fine and talented man. May he rest in peace.
Sharon Ackley
August 1, 2018
I wish to express my condolences to the family of Joseph Corcoran. My husband worked with him in the Philippines for 5 years. While there, he was very kind to me and supported me with interesting communication and philosophy. He was the one who asked how I was upon returning from my daughter's brain surgery. He was kind each time I met him at a dinner or in the halls of our apartment complex. I wish to especially give regards to his friend, Sam as she was also very kind to me as well. Please tell her I think of her and hope she is well. May all find peace.
Hugs,
Sharon
Ackley
Roy Ackley
August 1, 2018
I wish to give my condolences to the family of Joseph Corcoran. We are sorry to hear about Joe's passing. I worked with him for 5 years in the Philippines and I remember him has an intelligent and fair leader who always looked out for his team. May he rest in Peace.
Regards,
Roy Ackley
Ken Stowers
August 1, 2018
To Joe's family. I truly am sorry for your loss. Joe was a good neighbor and friend. I moved away a year ago but missed him and remembered his wit and sarcasm. Words cannot convey my gratitude for Joe and all he did for our community
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