Allen Corbett

I first met Prof Al through his Wife Eileen´s Brother Eric who I have been friends with for 52 years. I often told Al that he reminded me so much of my Mothers Dad who was also a College Professor that loved teaching his Students just like Al. My Grandfather was a teacher at the University of Pittsburgh for many years. Similar to my Grandfather, Al was the consummate Gentleman who ALWAYS had a Kind word for me everytime I would see him. Al and I talked about Many Subjects. He was a master...

From Columbia High School Class of 1957: We all loved and will miss our dear classmate. Eileen, our sincere condolences. Please join us in August for a reunion lunch.

When, where, how or why I met Allen will remain a mystery to me, but it was truly a gift. I will guess it had to be at USC in the physical science building, as that was where I started at USC. My memories of him are filled with smiles and delight as he would always take time to talk, and always had a smile and such an upbeat personality that I just had to love him for all the great energy and happiness he infused in me.

His passing brought a tear to my eye as he was such a wonderful...

In the regular times that I was able to spend with Dr Corbett over the past 4 years my life was made richer with each and every sentence he spoke. What a remarkable man who against all odds, made an immeasurable impact on this world for good.

Another chapter needs to be added to John F. Kennedy's Profiles in Courage. That chapter is entitled "Allen Corbett." Allen exuded courage and bravery. He inspired everyone he encountered. Allen: Rest in Peace. You left the world a better place.

Al lived a life "on parade with King Jesus" a trophy of His grace. My prayers are with Eileen and all grieving the departure of a man who always encouraged, always pointed others towards what was lovely and good, and, most of all, towards the source of all goodness, His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We grieve, but with hope, and I so look forward to the day when we can stand with Al, rejoicing before the throne!

Janis, your poem in memory of AL touched our hearts. God bless you for capturing his beautiful spirit.
Charles and Polly LaRosa

I had the distinct privilege and honor to be one of Al's attendants over a period of eight years while I was in college and before I met my wife. There are more memories than a book could fill of the many conversations, the sitting around singing songs while one of us played guitar, or watching a late night episode of The Andy Griffith Show. But three things stand out among them all: 1) Al never allowed his physical condition to keep him from living life to the full. The fact that he finished...

I'm grateful for the many lessons Al taught me.