Thomas Joseph Corcoran Jr.

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Thomas Corcoran Obituary

Thomas Joseph Corcoran Jr., 64, of Chicago, passed away suddenly on August 3, 2004. He leaves loving family and friends. His beloved wife Rita, nee Dolan; daughter, Theresa (Antonio Pujol); sons, Thomas (Amanda), Brian (Courtney); and grandsons, Brice, Brady and Dylan will miss him dearly. He is also survived by his dear sisters, Mary (the late Bud) Trigsted, Catherine (the late George) Sell, Pat (Mel) Langtim, Gerry (Casey) Trelka, Rita (the late Jack) Joyce; and his brother John (Sylvia) Corcoran. Tom will also be missed by his sisters-in-law, Maureen Dolan, Denise (Tony) Forte; and brother-in-law, Jim Dolan; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was a proud and loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was also proud of his contributions to the Chicago Board of Education, including his many years as Secretary. Visitation Sunday, 4 to 9 p.m. and memorial services at 11 a.m. on Monday will be held at Drake & Sons Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave., Chicago. Internment private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Night Ministry and Unity in Chicago, contact Drake & Sons at 773-561-6874.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Aug. 6, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Corcoran

14 Entries

Jerry Mullen

August 16, 2004

I was sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Corcoran. He was a good friend of my dad and helped my mom with finances and the sale of my father's business after he died. He also got me a great summer job for two summers working at the Chicago Board of Education. The Mullen family will keep Mr. Corcoran in our prayers.

Pete Karagianes

August 14, 2004

Sorry to hear about Tom's death . Saw him a few days before at Waveland.

He sure will be missed .He was a good player and a tough competitor.

Chuck Zitnick

August 10, 2004

Tom will be sorely missed by the family of tennis players and friends at Waveland. Seems like it was just yesterday we had a doubles game going.

Jo-Anna Mary Jents

August 10, 2004

Gracious Lord, We come needing your strength in the weak areas of our lives. May our fragile spirit be made strong through your healing power. So shape us, surely, subtlely and sweetly in your Spriit through your grace, peace and mercy. Amen

We will Truly miss our fallen "Tennis Friend" Tom, at the Wavlenad Tennis Courts.

The Waveland Tennis Players & Friends

Bob Saigh

August 9, 2004

Rita, Theresa, Tom, Brian and The Corcoran Family ... thank you very much for allowing me and so many others to join you, truly as family, in remembering Tom today and yesterday. I've always wanted to live like a Tom Corcoran, with passion, fairness, friends and fun. I'm going to re-resolve to do that. I realize now my good fortune in meeting and working with Tom for six years at the Board of Ed, and I really regret not sticking with golf rounds at Waveland, my favorite city course, where I probably could have enjoyed Tom's company, and continued to learn from him.

Ed & Judy Czosek

August 8, 2004

We are very sorry to hear of Tom's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Rita and your family.

Helen Johnson

August 8, 2004

My sincerest condolences to the Corcoran family on your loss. Working with Tom at the Retired Teachers Association was a real pleasure for his commitment and knowledge on how to get things done. We will all miss him.

Jim Boyle

August 8, 2004

Tom was my best friend and golfing buddy. I hope that he counted me among his closest friends. He loved his family, his work, his retirement, and never waned in his mission to help all those with whom he came in touch. I will miss him always.

Barbara Trigsted

August 7, 2004

Mr. Corcoran was a great man and leaves behind a great legacy.

He was also a great uncle. He was my uncle and he will be missed terribly by a huge family, very much trying to cope with this sudden and unconceiveable loss.

My favorite of many memories was at six or seven years old when Uncle Tom insisted the training wheels come off the bike. He ran up and down Newland Ave. with me until I got it right!

I will miss his strong influence in my life and suddenly feel six years old again.

I won't be at all surprised if wars start ending and epidemics cease. Somewhere, you know he's negotiating.

Helen Baker

August 6, 2004

To the Family of Mr. Corcoran,

As a retired C.P.S. teacher, I have much to thank him for all that he did for our welfare. I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but know him by his good works. My sincere condolences.

Helen Esther Baker

Bill & Carolyn Lydon

August 6, 2004

We send our deepest sympathy to you, Rita and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

It was a pleasure to be a friend of Tom's, we will remember him fondly.

With Love,

Bill and Carolyn Lydon

Patti Whitten Saigh

August 6, 2004

Tom was a valued friend, advisor, and confidant to me (and to many, many others) when we both worked at the Chicago Board of Education. His contributions to the Board, its members, Superintendents, the organization as a whole, and the City were not widely known to the public, but were significant and profound. Tom was the consummate behind-the-scenes manager. He will be missed by many - my deepest sympathies to his family on his untimely passing.

Aretas G. Collymore

August 6, 2004

My husband and I wish you comfort and hope that memories you've kept tucked away in your heart wrap you in comfort and bring you special peace.

Sincerely, Aretas Collymore,Director,Retired Teachers Association of Chicago

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