Patrick James Corcoran

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Patrick Corcoran Obituary

Name: Service for Patrick James Corcoran
Start: 2019-04-25T09:30:00.000Z
End: 2019-04-25T11:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Albert the Great Church

Published by John F Givnish Funeral Home - Academy Rd on Apr. 18, 2019.

Patrick James Corcoran, 71, died Thursday April 18, 2019, after a brief battle with Lymphoma. Patrick was born in Philadelphia on December 22, 1947. He was the middle child of Michael and Mary Corcoran and is survived by 2 loving brothers Terence Corcoran (Jane) and Dennis Corcoran (Henrietta). Patrick was preceded in death by the love of his life Mary (née Thomas) whom he met in high school. It was love at first sight, and they married soon after and welcomed 4 children, Mary Patrice Palmer, Colleen Obozian (Jack), Michael Corcoran (Kris), and Kathleen Flemming (John). Patrick was a kind, genuine, loving, generous and fun spirited man who found great joy in spending time with his family, including his niece Heather Corcoran and nephews Tim Corcoran (Jessica), Noel Corcoran (Kristen) and Sean Corcoran, along with his great nieces and nephews. Nothing, however, brought him greater joy than spoiling his grandchildren Kirsten, Michaela and JT. He was a man that loved a good nap and was quick with a joke. He had a distinct whistle, and animals loved him because they always knew a treat was on the way when he arrived. He was easy going, seemed to find something in common with everyone he met and could be counted on to insert his sense of humor in the retelling of stories. Many years after Mary passed, Patrick was lucky enough to find a great friend and companion in Eileen Fitzpatrick. Together, they had many great adventures, and he quickly became a part of her family as well. Patrick spent the last 4 years of his life with Eileen, traveling the world and taking long walks on the boardwalk in Ocean City. He will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege to know him. Relatives and friends are invited to share in Pat's Life Celebration Thursday, April 25, 2019, starting 9:30 AM followed by his funeral mass 11:00 AM at St. Albert the Great Church, 212 Welsh Rd., Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Pat's memory to St. Jude's Hospital for Children, 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105. Family service by John F. Givnish of Academy Rd. 10975 Academy Rd., Phila, PA 19154. 1-800- GIVNISH

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Kris C

April 22, 2019

Son, Brother, Husband, Dad, Father-in-law, Poppop, Uncle, Partner, Friend, Pops, Patrick. If you called my father-in-law any of these names, you were truly blessed!

I am not sure I have ever met a more genuine, caring man, he epitomized the saying give you the shirt off his back. In college, I was lucky enough to meet and marry his son, whom he proudly referred to as That's my boy. Michael and I were married and became parents as young college students, Poppop appeared every weekend for a Sam's run. Kirsten had every movie she could have ever wanted, more Lunchables then she could ever eaten, but more importantly she received more love from her Poppop than any other first born grandchild. A few years later when Mickey came along, she was spoiled even more so, as she was watched by Mommom and Poppop while we worked. As our girls got older the made weekly trips to the Dollar Store, where poppop's wallet was opened, and much to my dismay half the store came home with them. Poppop attended dance recitals, school plays, and soccer games, but could not bring himself to attend graduations and proms - he said he couldn't attend these events without crying. He truly loved his granddaughters and they ADORE him. Then we added a third child, a furry one to our family - Jewel puppy. Oh how she loved her Poppop. She loved going to see and of course be spoiled by him. He would come to our house and walk her if we couldn't get home in time. He would keep her when we traveled, and would never tell us how naughty she'd been until we returned.
The last 2 weeks were truly torture, watching a great man suffer. Although our hearts are hurting, we are comforted in knowing he is no longer suffering. Please give Mom C, Mom M, and Jewel puppy a hug from Mike, Kirsten, Mickey and I.
This world has lost an amazing man - our dad, father-in-law, Poppop!