Christopher L. Corwin

Corwin, Christopher L.

Christopher L. Corwin age 40 of Glen Spey, NY passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016. He was born on October 19, 1975 in Johnson City, NY, the son of Judith Byers Corwin and the late Lawrence Corwin. He was a graduate of Seton Catholic Central High School in Binghamton. He continued his education at SUNY Oswego, earning his BA in Technology Education and then achieving his Master's at the New York Institute of Technology. In his earlier years Christopher became an Eagle Scout with Troop 209 in Endwell, NY. Christopher's talents as a technology teacher were first shared at the Monticello Central School District for seven years before he joined his teaching family at Minisink Valley Middle School in Slate Hill, NY. Inside the classroom he was known for his sense of humor and "Corwinisms" that encouraged his students' creativity. Outside the classroom he was known as an avid woodworker, outdoorsman, and amateur astronomer who loved sharing these passions with family and friends. He was an active member of the Minisink Valley Teacher's Association. Christopher is survived by his wife, Colleen McCafferty Corwin; his daughter, Erin Corwin, and his son, Brady Corwin, all at home. He is also survived by his mother, Judith Corwin of Endwell, NY; his sister, Kathleen Waite and her husband, Timothy of Rochester; his brother, Daniel Corwin of Johnson City; maternal grandmother, Lois Klinok of Endwell; mother and father-in law, Joseph and JoAnn McCafferty of Sparrowbush; grandmother, Jean Crine of Port Jervis; his sister-in-law, Sharon Johnson and her husband, Van of Coram, NY; three nieces: Teaghan, Ivy, and Amelia; three nephews: Finn, Vannie, and Connor; as well as, several aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be held 1 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3rd at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis. Funeral services will follow at 4 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home with Rev. Nancy Vonderhorst officiating. Donations can be made in memory of Christopher to the Minisink Valley Technology Club, PO Box 217, Slate Hill, NY 10973. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY; for information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com