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John was born on December 5th, 1965, to Patrick and Eloise Corcoran and was one of 7 siblings. They grew up in Packanack Lake in Wayne, NJ. John resided in NJ his entire life. He earned a bachelor's in arts degree in accounting from Stockton State University and proceeded to apply his studies to a career in various accounting positions. He later achieved a bachelor's in philosophy from Rutgers University (for fun) as he had a passion for philosophy.
John was fascinated by science and history so was excited to work at the Museum of Natural History for almost 20 years. He was their Assistant Director of Restricted Funds and enjoyed engaging in discussion with the various researchers at the museum.
John was a music aficionado. He not only listened to various music with passion but enjoyed playing the guitar. He even had a band and wrote his own songs! He was a writer who used a pseudonym for his work including writing screen plays with his buddy, Chris. John was enamored with his two daughters and delighted in doing things with them. He enjoyed hiking and being outside with his girls and his dogs, Loki and Sierra. He loved the mountains, the ocean and lakes. He grew up going to the beach at LBI but then fell in love with vacationing with his family and friends on the beaches of Outer Banks, North Carolina. John was a cinephile who enjoyed watching movies. He was also an avid reader who was always ready to take in more knowledge as well as enjoy fiction.
John was predeceased by his parents, his brothers Patrick J. Corcoran the 2nd, Timothy E. Corcoran, as well as his sisters Elizabeth Curcio and Judith Stelmack. He is survived by his two cherished and amazing daughters Lianne and Hailey Corcoran and his brothers Dave and Dan (and wife, Kathy). He also had many beloved nieces and nephews. Family meant the world to him.
A gathering of friends and family to celebrate his life will be held in the afternoon on Sunday 2/25/24 in northwest NJ. Please reach out to Sue Corcoran to get added to the guest list or email [email protected]. Please let us know how you know John and provide your email or cell phone for the invitation.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Flanders Fire and Rescue, 27 Main Street, Flanders, NJ. Thank you!
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Jasmina Celjaj
February 26, 2024
I was deeply saddened to hear of John's passing. I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with the family. I had the privilege of working with John for a few weeks and he was very knowledgeable and was always willing to help. He was very kind and made me feel welcome when I started. He had a great sense of humor and always made me laugh. We all miss him dearly. May he rest in peace.
Sue Ng-Maresco
February 24, 2024
John and I worked together at the museum on grants compliance. He was a patient, very smart, and kind man always willing to help others. His thoughtfulness as well as his gentle humor will be missed. My deepest condolences to his family.
Barbara Green
February 23, 2024
John and I worked closely on different parts of federal grants compliance at the museum. He knew everything, he could answer every question, he could think his way through even the most complicated, absurd questions. Aside from being really smart, John had a quiet sense of humor that could surprise you. Lianne and Hailey, I am so sorry for your loss. John was an exceptional person, we all miss him.
Juan Montes
February 22, 2024
I met John right after my team, including a collaborating scientist, had won a National Science Foundation award. It was my first one, and John walked me patiently through the process and explained what I should expect and what my responsibilities were. I came away from that encounter thinking "What a great man this is. He wears his extensive knowledge so lightly and treated us with such care and grace." I was deeply saddened to learn of his passing. May God bless you John and all of your family with multiples of the same grace you so generously showed my team and me when we were just starting out.
Best wishes,
Juan C. Montes
American Museum of Natural History
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Gwendolyn Connell
February 22, 2024
John was a great colleague. I hadn´t worked with him in years. Still, I reached out over a year ago needing career advice, and being the John we all know - his friendly and giving nature - offered invaluable feedback, encouragement, and great insight: today, I have him to thank for my successes.
Sara S
February 21, 2024
Working with John was a pleasure. John was patient and was always willing to help and guide. Sending my deepest condolences to his family and sending continued strength during this difficult time.
Irma cardinale
February 21, 2024
I knew John while working with him at Rutgers University. He gentle man with the maturity of an old soul. My condolences to the family.
David Lundquist
February 21, 2024
I was John's boss at the American Museum of Natural History, and although I only knew him for just over a year, John touched both me and everyone he worked with at the Museum. He and I had many things in common and shared many of the same interests, including movies, music, and similarities in family dynamics and how we progressed in our careers. I will truly miss John and I know I speak on behalf of everyone who knew him at the Museum over the years, that he was a dear colleague and true friend.
Michael Gornicki
February 21, 2024
I was so sorry to hear of John´s passing. The best thing you can say about anyone is that they were genuinely a good person and that was John. A true gentleman and a pleasure to work with. I´ll miss giving him gardening advice this spring. God bless you John.
Kim Wilson
February 20, 2024
I am so very sorry for your loss. I was very sad to hear of John´s passing. We knew each other as classmates at IHM, and became friends on social media later in life. I was looking forward to seeing him again at a class reunion. May he rest in peace.
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