Stephen J. Corio
August 5, 1946 - October 5, 2013
Resident of San Jose
Stephen John Corio was born on August 5, 1946 to Steve and Grace Corio in Los Angeles, California. His sudden passing has left a gaping hole in the lives of those who knew and loved him.
Those in Steve's sphere were truly lucky individuals and proud to be a part of his life. His love, loyalty, and commitment to his family, friends, colleagues and students were always apparent. Those who knew Steve, deeply appreciated his integrity, strength of character, sensitivity and kindness. These were not clichés for him; he lived them on a daily basis. These attributes, along with his good nature and sense of humor easily drew people to him. Family, friends and students would often seek Steve out for his wise counsel and encouraging words which he was happy to provide.
Steve graduated from Loyola High School in 1964. As a "double Bronco," Steve received a B.A. in Economics and an MBA from Santa Clara University. He was a successful business executive at IBM for 27 years. Steve loved teaching and sales management and his experience as a trainer at IBM motivated him to develop and teach several university courses while still at IBM.
Following his retirement, Steve's second career was Adjunct Professor teaching both graduate and undergraduate courses in Sales Management and Marketing at San Jose State and Santa Clara University. He also founded Corio Consulting, a provider of consulting services for business development, resource planning and sales management. Steve was highly regarded for his expertise and professionalism throughout his careers and always encouraged others to perform to their utmost potential. A gracious man, Steve was a true gentleman in every sense of the word.
Steve was extremely proud of his family, his Italian heritage, and traditional values. He is survived by his son, Steve Corio and daughter-in-law Aeysha, daughter, Lisa England and son-in-law John England and sister Rita Jean Bonasera and brother-in-law Mickey Bonasera. He was the loving "Papa" of grandchildren Stevie Grace, Taison, Roxie, Gianna, LaShelle and Marissa Rullan. He is pre-deceased by his wife Toni Corio to whom he was happily married for 40 years until her passing in 2008. Our only comfort during this time of grief is that he is now reunited with his beloved Toni.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, October 15 at 11:00 AM at Darling & Fischer Campbell Memorial Chapel, 231 E. Campbell Ave. Campbell, CA 95008. Interment to follow. Visitation on Monday, October 14 from Noon to 6 P.M. Donations may be made to Business School, Dean's Leadership Fund, Santa Clara University, Attention: Emily Wilcox, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Oct. 11, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Corio

19 Entries

Toni Portmann

October 5, 2023

10 years ago ... IBM and One Main Place team loved working with "Father Corio" ... a wonderful husband, father, team mate, colleague and friend. I sure wish heaven had visiting hours!

Vera Acevedo

October 5, 2020

My favorite memory of Strve is when he would walk into the office at work at SJSU when I worked as a staff member. He would come in with the biggest smile. He would talk about his granddaughter. You are missed.

Eva Lau

January 21, 2014

I worked for Steve and he was always supportive, encouraging, and forever my cheer leader. We remained friends and visited off and on throughout the years. I am sorry to learn of his passing so late afterwards as I am in the area again just now.

Nga Lam

January 4, 2014

Rest in peace Steve. We deeply miss you very much..

Raul Orozco

November 6, 2013

I had heard so many positive things about Steve Corio and his sales management class; every grad student I talked to said the same thing, "You have to take his class. He is an awesome professor." I had the privilege of taking his class this past summer 2013, and as soon as I sat down, I knew why everyone spoke so highly of him. It was one of my last classes in the MBA program and I am glad I saved the BEST for last. I was in the middle of a decision to look for another job and his wisdom was the extra step I needed to take the leap of faith. I had never met a professor so passionate, knowledgeable, and energetic about what he taught. I remember he shared with the class, "If you don't do well on an exam, then I must doing something wrong in the way I am teaching you." He really cared about the students and their success, not only in the classroom, but outside as well. I was very blessed to have him as a teacher and a career advisor in a sense. I remember he held a special career transitioning class to help people moving from one industry to another; went to the special session and it definitely paid off for me. May God grant his family the peace and comfort in knowing he touched many lives. God Bless you Steve Corio.

Bill Wall

October 30, 2013

Steve and I met as office mates at Information Storage Systems in 1970 both as junior accountants. We became best friends immediately and remained that for 43 years. He and Tony were quick to adopt Colleen and I (Irish) into their immediate and extended Italian family. We had so many good times together.

Steve was the kindness, generous most loving person I have ever known.

My prayers are now for comfort and healing of the tremendous loss that Steve's wonderful family has now experienced.

Donna Hayes

October 28, 2013

I only knew Professor Corio for less than two months while taking his Sales Management course, yet I can truly say that he has been the best Professor that I have ever learned from. He was so engaging and passionate about teaching sales management and he truly had a profound positive impact upon people. May you rest in peace and God bless you for being such a wonderful person and teacher. You will be greatly missed in this world.

Brandon Gojenola

October 18, 2013

I was a student of his at Santa Clara University. He was one of the best professors I had and was always willing to share his knowledge. The SCU community will miss him.

Shannon Sullivan

October 14, 2013

I was a student of Mr. Corio's at San Jose University. He was a wonderful and inspiring professor, a favorite of mine during my time at San Jose State. I feel lucky to have had the opportunity to have met and learned from him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He will be missed.

Greg Perez

October 14, 2013

We became friends as altar boys at Sacred Heart School in Lancaster,CA and continued our friendship when we escaped to the big city to attend Loyola High. Steve was always great fun and a joy to be around, but dedicated to study, something he seems to have never lost. May his joyfulness in life always be remembered.

October 14, 2013

We were so very sad to hear about the sudden death of Stephen. We are so very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your memories of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time!
With our deepest sympathy
Connie and Vassili Chrysoglou

Arun Koshal

October 13, 2013

I send my condolences to the family. I took one of Mr. Corio's classes at Santa Clara Univeristy in 2010. He was always very spirited and passionate when he lectured. He always had a smile on his face when he taught. He was a very warm and kind person. He will be missed.

Len Semas

October 13, 2013

Steve was a classmate of mine at Santa Clara University as undergrad and also in the MBA program. We were both double graduates. He was a wonderful, caring and kind man. Steve always had a ready smile and a gracious manner. He was a real gentleman, as well as a gentle man. My prayers and condolences go out to Rita and Mickey, and to the rest of Steve's family.God be with you in this time of need.

Howard Combs

October 12, 2013

For many years I had the honor and the pleasure of working with Steve Corio at SJSU. He was a wonderfully kind, graciously unassuming, and cheerfully positive person who brought sunshine to everyone around him. The world is a better place for the life and contributions of Steve Corio. He will be missed and fondly remembered.

Hugo Aguas

October 11, 2013

One of the best good guys that I have known since our Loyola High days We are going to miss you,Steve

Janet Rocco

October 11, 2013

Steve, Lisa and family/friends. My heart aches that we lost one of the finest men I've ever met. Many of us taught with Steve ("Father Corio" as we called him) in IBM's training program in Dallas in the very early '80s--he was such a star. Smart, handsome, funny, family man who soo loved his Toni, Steve & Lisa. A true role model and friend. I am holding you in my heart as you grieve and heal from this loss.

Marilyn Easter

October 11, 2013

To the family of Steve,

Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. We, too, at SJSU will miss him dearly. He was a great colleague. He would always greet me with a smile; he was always upbeat. He was one of the greatest professors I have had the pleasure of knowing. He was gracious, kind, and giving.

Thank you, Steve, for being a positive influence to SO many people. I will truly miss you; I am deeply sadden that you will no longer be with us. May you R.I.P., Steve.

Vera Acevedo

October 11, 2013

I will truly miss your smiling face as you would come into the Marketing Department at San Jose State Universiy. You would always brighten up my day by always asking how I was doing. You are happy up in Heaven along side your wife. You are loved and missed. Forever in my heart. And to your family my most deepest sympathy.

Darling Fischer Memorial Chapel

October 10, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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