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John Sawicz
November 13, 2024
Coach Corey or Joe as you wanted me to call you. I was thinking of you last night as 1 of your star players at Baker was inducted into the GBSHF. While I met you before my HS yrs I never had a chance to play for you or with Kevin. We did have many conversations about him and his career. I always left impressed with the way you thought of him and his teammates. The story's left a strong impression. I certainly miss those times.
I hope your family has found peace and strength since your passing. Joe RIP My friend
John Sawicz
March 23, 2021
Still miss my coach, we shared lots of time together after high school at the store , lots of laughs and stories. All my rebounds were for you my friend, we were very good back in the day. Miss you always Joe, Elaine was a lucky girl to have you in her life. Best always to your family. Michael P. Myers
jimmy
November 16, 2017
coach, god bless you, you helped me more than I could ever express...thank you
Tina Cur
April 9, 2015
So sorry to hear my mother's cousin's Celia)son died and the same day she died in PA. Her name was Emily Durborow but she was a Blachura.He was a second cousin to her.
Prayers for the family. I remember Joe from a wedding we attended(David's) and from St.Josaphat's School.
Again sorry for your loss.
He was a really nice man.
Sincerely Christine(Tina) Cur
Emily's daughter.
Bernie & Susan Cesar
April 8, 2015
Dear Corey Family:
So saddened to learn of Joe's passing - please accept our sincere condolences - our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pete Rodriguez
April 6, 2015
My deepest and sincere condolences Elaine, David and family for the loss of Coach Corey! Yep, he was one tough coach, but, yet so charismatic in his persona. A caring person who branded and nurtured many of us at Father Baker. Not only was he a great coach, but a great person with a big heart who guided and mentored us all. I will always remember him and our days at Baker. May Our Lord Bless and Comfort you all . . .
Margaret & Jim Keane
April 2, 2015
Elaine and family: Margaret and I are deeply sad to learn of Joe's death. We wish we could have been there in Buffalo to personally help console you during this difficult time. Please know however that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have nothing but fond memories of Joe and are eternally grateful for his friendship.
Margaret and Jim Keane
Joe and Katy Domiano
April 1, 2015
Please except our deepest sympathy..Joe was a truly remarkable man/coach/and friend. His friendship, strength and faith thru these years have touched me deeply. I will surely miss him. God bless Joe's family and may peace of great memories fill your hearts.
Tom Switalski
April 1, 2015
I we not to high school with Joe we all had a great time with him and enjoyed his friendship and humor
Vince Lonergan
April 1, 2015
I would like to express my deepest sympathy & heartfelt condolences to the entire Corey family on Joe's passing. Throughout his life he helped many people and his efforts had a positive effect on the lives of many people. May Joe rest in peace.
Tim Haefner
March 31, 2015
Joe was my Gym teacher at St. Gerard's, then many years later, my next door neighbor in West Seneca. He was good at both. He will be missed.
Aymerich family
March 31, 2015
Deepest sympathy on the passing of a great friend and human being. Our prayers and love go to all his family.
Daniel Wojdula
March 31, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Pat Stanton
March 31, 2015
Dear Elaine,Amanda & Family:
Condolences at this time of sorrow.
I have been a friend of Joes since the 6th grade,we met at a basketball game.Through out the years we attended hundreds of games together. Joe loved to share his joy of life with everyone.
I was last with Joe a month ago;at a hoops game....
Pat Stanton
Bishop Timon Boosters Club
Mike State
March 31, 2015
I think Mr. Corey took the words of Our Blessed Lord to heart and lived them... "For the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve." He was a mentor and friend to me and so many others at Baker-Victory High School. I will never forget one time when I had really screwed up after lying to him. Instead of coming down hard on me -- which I really deserved -- he forgave for my transgression. During great phone conversation we had a year or so ago he offered to pray for my now 11-year-old daughter Bella who has a serious lung disease. I am praying for the repose of Mr. Corey's soul. May the perpetual light shine upon him. Mike State. Baker-Victory '76.
Tom Fox
March 30, 2015
I was fortunate enough and honored to personally know Mr. Corey. He was the phys ed teacher at Father Baker/Baker-Victory High School, where I attended high school. He was fair but firm, and he was there for everybody. He was a friend to everybody. He will be missed. He will always be in our thoughts, prayers, and memories. My sympathy to his family. May he always rest in peace in Jesus's Name.
Jeanine Colpoys-Balys
March 30, 2015
It is so very hard to find the words to describe what an incredible person you were to so very many of us at Baker-Victory! So many wonderful wonderful memories! My prayers to Elaine (that beautiful blonde always sitting on the side lines) and to all of Joe's family.
Debbie Smith
March 30, 2015
Elaine an family,Joe was a sweet man.Has been nothing but nice to me an my daughter.Prayers are sent to you to help you cope with this loss.The love you an Joe had was genuine.He loved you an his family so much.
March 30, 2015
Elaine and family I am so sorry to hear about Joes passing We go all the way back to when he was my gym teacher at St Gerards He was an important part of my life in many ways Im so glad to see him last May in the doctors office He touched many lifes including my own Paul Pignatora
michael Myers
March 30, 2015
Elaine and family, so sorry for your loss, Joe was a great man, I had 4 great years at Baker H.S. with him and truly was friend for life, Miss you coach, Mike Myers, a.k.a.The Hawk
March 30, 2015
Dear Elaine and family,
I am sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I feel so privileged that he came to spend three weeks with me this past Feburary. I have no doubt that he is with the Lord. fr. Ben Drapeaau
Phyllis DiTondo Pfalzgraf
March 30, 2015
Elaine,
I will miss my beloved childhood friend, Joe. Please accept my sincerest sympathy at this sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Joe was a great guy.
rose burkowski
March 30, 2015
We are very sorry to hear of Josephs passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Burkowski Family (St. Bonaventure School)
Jack & Terrie Tatta
March 30, 2015
I don't think I could put into words just how much Mr. Corey meant to us when we were students at Baker. His persistence, patience, and guidance carried over to both of us as we were raising our own family. He taught us about more than just athletics. He was our friend. I cried on his shoulder more than just once, and he was always the teacher. It wasn't always about winning with this man. He wanted all of his kids (Baker-Victory) students to succeed in life after Baker. His life was dedicated to helping all of us at Baker in so many more ways than just sports. THANK YOU SIR. YOU MADE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR LIVES AND WE WILL FOREVER BE GRATEFUL THAT YOU WERE A LARGE PART OF OUR JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE. Thank You.
Mel Palano
March 30, 2015
Dear Elaine and Family,
Sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was a dear friend of mine and will be missed greatly. May God give you peace and comfort in the days ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tony Capizzi
March 30, 2015
A fine gentleman and class act. RIP Mr.Corey, you will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to the Family.
John Noworyta
March 30, 2015
Like so many others, I knew Joe through basketball. May God grant Joe eternal rest and peace, and may He bless your entire family at this difficult time.
Joe Niland Jr.
March 29, 2015
My sympathies and prayers for the Corey family.
James Cunningham
March 29, 2015
I am so very, very sorry. I am a better person for having known Joe. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless, Father James Cunningham
March 29, 2015
As a graduate of the Baker-Victory class of '76,
Coach Joe Corey will always be remembered as a wonderful compassionate gentle man.He cared so much by helping others... He will be missed but never forgotten .....
Shelya Huff-Hrenya (Lackawanna,NY)
Laureen Corasanti
March 29, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Elaine and Amanda. Have fond memories of Joe from 14 Holy Helpers and from my families friendship with all of you. He was one of the good guys!!! He will truly be missed. I know he will be watching out for us all from heaven.
Jeff Cadle
March 29, 2015
Rest in peace, Coach. Jeff and i are happy that we got to spend some time with you in Arizona following the Super Bowl. Your contributions to high school basketball in WNY is immeasurable. More importantly the guidance and patience you showed the Cadle boys from grade school on helped to develop them into the men they are today. Thank you. Jeff and Isa Cadle
Nancy Wiertel
March 29, 2015
Sorry for your loss Elaine & family
Tim & Deanna Melligan
March 29, 2015
To Claudine, Mrs. Corey and the entire family-
our sincere condolences. Joe was, as everyone can attest, one of the nicest and giving people around. From the time we met him as grade school kids at St. Theresa's to seeing how much he helped every kid try to achieve their basketball dreams...Joe was a true gentleman.
Thoughts and prayers for you all.
Ralph & Diane Galanti
March 29, 2015
Dear Elaine, Amanda and family,
I am very sad to hear of the passing of Joe. I knew him since his days in Lackawanna at Baker Victory High School. He was one of a kind. We had many long talks in my office; everything from basketball to politics to world events but it always came back to basketball. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Joe will be missed!
March 29, 2015
When I was a sports writer for the Buffalo Courier-Express Joe was a great source for some wonderful stories about some young basketball players. He felt the more exposure they received the better their chances to get into college. he was a great man who suffered way too much. RIP Joe
Pat & Chuck Hinman
March 29, 2015
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you in your time of sorrow.(Rochelle's Mom)
Carmelo Pena
March 29, 2015
My thoughts and prayers for the Corey family. You will be remembered Coach
Dick Curtin
March 29, 2015
My deepest sympathies to Joe's family.
Alma Crevatin
March 29, 2015
My thoughts and prayers for the family of Joe. He will always be remembered by the BV class of 1975.
Paul Andruczyk
March 29, 2015
Elaine and family,
There are no words to make your sorrow any easier. Joe was a life long friend. He put up a great fight but obviously heaven needs a coach for all the Ryan basketball players up there. He will be remembered at our annual Memorial Mass in the fall at the Church of St. Casimir. God Bless
Paul Andruczyk '58
Karen McGloin
March 29, 2015
As a graduate if Baker Victory Class of 1975, I can say without a doubt Coach Joe Corey made an indelible impression on all those he touched. He will be missed and remembered very fondly by ev1 including myself. We will miss him at our 40th Picnic Reunion this summer, but we know he will be there with us in spirit, of this I am certain. The good Lord has been saving a special place for you in heaven Coach...Be at peace ♡. Love and prayers for Joe's family at this difficult time.
Bridget Niland
March 29, 2015
There's one heck of coffee conversation going on in Heaven today as another great Buffalo sports voice joins in. Like many, I'll greatly miss his phone calls and advice. Thoughts and prayers to the family he loved so much.
Jim Macie
March 29, 2015
I remember Joe from my years growing up in Buffalo's Lovejoy neighborhood when he was in charge of the Hennepin Park Community Center for a time. He did so much to encourage young people to make the right choices and use the talents and skills they had to better themselves whether it was on the basketball court or in everyday life. He encouraged my brother, Jeff, to go into coaching basketball at Diocesan Prep where he had several very good teams. He was a wonderful, caring man and I have great memories of him. May he rest in peace and may God comfort all who mourn his loss.
Judy Agos
March 29, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Corey Family at this time
He was a BIG part of the Baker=Victory Family and he will be missed.
Serena L
March 29, 2015
I hope you are shooting hoops in heaven "Dad". Your legacy will live forever. Thanks for always being positive and making me smile. I will miss your encouraging spirit
Dennis and Mary Lou O'Hara
March 29, 2015
Our deepest sympathies are going out to the entire Corey family. Joe was a great coach and teacher; but an even better person and friend.
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