Peter Joseph Corcoran

Peter Joseph Corcoran

Peter Corcoran Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Dec. 17 to Dec. 19, 2008.
CORCORAN PETER JOSEPH
Of Pt. Breeze, died suddenly on Mon., Dec. 15, 2008. Born in Tuam, County Galway, Ireland. Beloved husband of Sarah Joyce Corcoran, devoted father of Eileen M. Coughlin (Michael) of Pgh., Noreen A. Corcoran of Chicago, Chrissie J. Corcoran of Pgh. and Peter M. Corcoran of Washington, DC, brother of Jerry Corcoran (Mary) of Pgh. and the late Danny Corcoran, Noreen Corry and Chrissy Mulryan, all of Tuam, County Galway, proud Daideo of Liam and Shea Coughlin, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Pete served proudly in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Past President of the All-Ireland Athletic Club. He was a member of St. Bede Parish (known to the school children as "Mr. Pete"). He worked for St. Bede Parish for 34 years and the Carnegie Museum of Pgh. 20 years. Friends will be received JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC., 4900 Centre Ave. at Devonshire St. Wed. 7-9pm and Thurs. 2-4 & 7-9pm. Funeral Fri. Mass of Christian Burial St. Bede Church, 11am. In lieu of flowers rememberances may be made to St. Bede Parish, Campaign 85 Fund, 509 South Dallas Ave., Pgh., PA 15208.
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JP Murton

June 9, 2024

It’s been more than 15 years.

So much has passed since!

and I find myself at a loss, looking at the realities of all that has happened in the wake of Pete’s leaving.

Even now, a decade and a half later, I’m surprised by new realizations of what Pete and Sarah gave me, the world that they shaped for all of us lucky enough to grow up in this neighborhood. There isn’t a child who passed through the doors of St Bede that didn’t fall under the care of Pete and Sarah, and Marlene and Jerry and Mary Jean and Dave.

I’m grateful to have shared their world.
And we’re all undoubtedly better for it.

Becky Kropf

January 19, 2009

I worked with Pete for three years at the Museum. Pete was a wonderful, kind man. He always helped anyone he could. He will be missed a great a deal. I wish his family well.
God Bless you all.

Michael Peoples

January 19, 2009

Pete was a total character. Funny, lovable, with an off the wall style all his own. He made working with him fun, and the job less of one.
He will be missed, and he will hold a special place in the hearts, off the scale, of everyone who knew or worked beside him.
God Bless you, Pete.

Manuel Cienfuegos

January 19, 2009

Pete was good about letting me know how often, and it was often, he had to correct many of my Monday evening schedules. It was always brought to my attention with the promise of a shillelagh -- a good 'ol Irish knock upside the head.

Tim Bonow

January 19, 2009

I only knew Pete for five months, but you didn't have to know Pete for long to realize what a great guy he was. He had an infectuous good nature, a wry sense of humor, and was a dedicated, hard worker.
He was not overbearing, but could demonstrate an air of authority when needed - doubtless a holdover from his Screaming Eagle days.
Pete made me feel welcome when I was new to the Carneige Museums. He was a kind and friendly person and we will all miss him.

anonymous

January 16, 2009

Sara and the Corcoran family,
May your sweet memories of Pete serve as a basis of what gets you up in the morning. He will be greatly missed. Pete was an amazing man who always had a smile on his face and something funny say. Please know you are in our thoughts.

Sheila Connolly-Hudson

January 4, 2009

Dear Sara & all the Corcoran family,

Our deepest and most sincere sympathy goes out to you on the loss of such a wonderful father, husband, grandfather and admiral man! All who knew him loved and respected him.
Pete could outdance anyone on the dance floor!
I'll never forget taking my son to visit the Carnegie when he was young and bumping into Pete-he showed us around and took such pride in his job.
Over the Christmas holidays, with my family all here, Pete was mentioned quite a few times and I heard some wonderful & funny stories about him! He was a great friend to my Uncle Joe.

As this new year begins we all still grieve and feel the terrible loss of a great great man.

michael curran

December 31, 2008

today is a sad day for me.sarah you remember me well but your children will not. i remember pete from the st moritz hotel where my father paddy curran played the accordion. st moritz is where i started learning about my heritage and learned to play that bowling machine by the bar this fun continues to Mansman hotel after the St moritz. pete and all those Irish boys took me under their wings at that time. those memories are with me to this day. Pete always wondered why i couldnt play like my father i told him once that my father brought me down to the cellar on kentucky ave to teach me the accordion. after five minutes my father realized i had no musical talent pete always reminded me of that story.unfortunately every time i returned to pittsburgh for a funeral through the years i looked forward to see pete and be reminded of those days. today i scanned the post gazette and seen petes name and it is a sad day for me. i remember Sarah when you came to Pittsburgh and before you your sister Barb. iremember when she married johnny Nee and when you married Pete. i am very sorry for your loss Sarah and your children also.May God bless ye all.

Chris Zarnich

December 31, 2008

Oh my gosh Sarah, Eileen and Noreen, Chrissy and Peter: I don't read the paper but was online looking for another obituary when I saw Pete's obituary. What a tribute to a wonderful man. Please accept my deepest sympathys for your loss. What a wonderful caring and lovable individual your husband/father was to us all. I will shed a tear and then with a smile know that he is up there listening to my Dad playing the accordion and your Dad dancing. I will never forget him. Sorry for our loss, happy for my father to have someone who will really enjoy his music. God Bless you all.

Michael A Peoples

December 22, 2008

I was shocked and saddened at the news. Please know that you are in my prayers.

Mona Rush

December 22, 2008

Dear Sarah and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband and father. He was wonderfully supportive of all the dancers from the Irish Centre including my two sons. May you find peace and comfort in your faith in the days to come.

Deb DaRosa

December 22, 2008

Dear Norene, my hope is that the love of those around you will help you through the days ahead. Gentle thoughts during these difficult days.

Sue and Jim Morello

December 22, 2008

Noreen,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. Treasure your memories of your Father and he will always be alive in your hearts.

Daarina Madyun

December 21, 2008

Dearest Corcoran family,

My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most grievous time. I, like many others had the pleasure of working with Pete at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Whenever our paths crossed he was sure to say something clever to bring a smile to my face. I will never forget the night we had a Halloween overnight and Pete jumped out from behind a wall and nearly scared me and a lot of other guests out of our skins. LOL. He was a wonderful man and will truly be missed by all who knew him.

Margaret Corson

December 20, 2008

Dearest Eileen, Noreen and the Corcoran Family, You have my deepest sympathy in this trying time in your life. Please find peace in knowing that your Dad lives on in your thoughts and hearts, and watches down on all of you with pride. I know that you will all be reunited someday. Sorry I was unable to see you yesterday morning, but know that my thoughts and prayers were with you all.
Margaret Corson

George & Patsy (Connolly) O'Brien

December 19, 2008

Dear Sara & family,
It is with shock and grief to learn of the passing of Pete having just seen him at the Cleveland Irish Festival flying around the dance floor. I have known Pete since I was a youngster - remembering his close friendship with my Uncle Joe another "Galway man".
Pittsburgh will never be the same without Pete. To know him was to love him.
Sincerest sympathy,

Dennis Zerega

December 19, 2008

Dear Norren,

I just learned of the death of your Father, Peter Joseph Corcoran. Can claim to know him because of our great affection for you and your many devoted efforts on behalf of all of us in GME at UPMC. You and your family are close to us and our thoughts during this most difficult time.

Dennis Zerega

December 19, 2008

Dear Mrs. Corcoran and Family,

Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of Pete. He was a wonderful man who truly treated everyone special. We are all so fortunate to have known him and should take a lesson of how he lived his life. You are so lucky to have shared all those wonderful, loving memories with him. May they help you get through this most difficult time. My husband, Mark will cherish his fond memories he had working with him at St. Bede. He was of the highest character. Pete is an inspiration to us all and we will miss him dearly. We hope your Faith will help you deal with your loss and give you the strength to find peace. He certainly is resting peacefully with the Lord. We will keep you all in our prayers.

The Mark J. Puharic Family
Mark, Bette Ann, Chelsea & Athena

colleen russell criste

December 19, 2008

I just heard the news last night and am sorry not to have a chance to meet the family. I too was a colleague of Pete's at the Carnegie and although my office was on the N. Side, I always looked forward to crossing paths on my treks to Oakland and seeing his smile and a warm greeting. I will miss having that lift in my day, but I will take with me a warm feeling and smile and hopefully the ability to pass it on just as he did...what a wonderful mark he has left on so many people! My thoughts are with you all.

Mary Coogan

December 19, 2008

Dear Sarah,Eileen,Noreen,Chrissie & Peter,
We are very sorry to hear of Pete's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Mary(Nellie),Patrick & Kids

Josh Pope

December 18, 2008

Noreen, Crissie, Eileen, and Pete--
I'm so sorry I can't be there for you. Please know that I am there in mind and spirit. Take this holiday season as a time to rejoice in your father's memories as they will ease the burden of pain and sorrow felt upon your hearts. I love you all.

Mara Luthane (Luthy)

December 18, 2008

Dear Mrs. Corcoran, Eileen, Noreen, Chrissie and Pete~

Juliette Murcko told me to day about your husband/father. I am so sorry! He was a patient, kind and funny man & father who I always loved seeing at St. Bede's during my childhood. I always felt so safe and comfortable with Mr. Corcoran, and always felt like he was happy to see all of the kids at school. Obviously a hard and adept person of service to the parish, he always had a smile and something nice to say to all of us. I'm truly very saddened to hear about this, and send your family my love and sympathy. He is with God now, and will always be smiling upon you, as he always has.

All my love and respect,
Mara

Rich Talarico

December 18, 2008

Dear Sarah,and all I just found out and I'm in shock!!!..There was no finer man than Peter.Last I saw him was at the Chrisner wedding and we had many laughs reminising about monsignor Moriarity.I just missed all at Freyvogel's.we lost a great man and heaven just became a better place with Peter. may he rest in peace.Rich Talarico Sr.

Stephen Saunier

December 18, 2008

To the Corcoran Family: My deepest sympathy goes out to you during this tragic time. I had the pleasure of working for and with Pete for the past almost 2 years. During this time, I saw exactly what type of a person Pete was; he was always caring, happy and just a good hearted person! I could talk with Pete about anything. I will always remember his stories, as well as how he was so proud of his family, his heritage, and his beloved church! When I found out Pete had suddenly passed away, it was and is such a horrible feeling to find out that such a great friend and person had passed away, but there is no doubt he is in God's loving arms as we speak. It was a true honor and privilege to have known him and to have worked with him. He will never be forgotten!

Nan Pischke

December 18, 2008

Dear Corcoran Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and friend to all.
I will remember Pete for his friendliness and love of Irish dancing. It was always nice to watch him dance with you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Nan

Patrick McShea

December 18, 2008

As an employee of the Division of Education at Carnegie Museum of Natural History, I saw Pete Corcoran at work on a daily basis for nearly 20 years. As a relative (His wife Sarah and my mother have a double first-cousin connection.) I occasionally saw him away from the Museum. Despite our long acquaintance, he could still sometimes surprise me. For example, one beautiful spring afternoon I left the building for a few minutes to get some cash from the PNC bank machine at Fifth Avenue and Craig Street. It was the kind of weather that made people want to be outside, and the sidewalks on both sides of Craig Street were busy with shoppers, high school students heading for bus stops, college students loafing outside coffee shops, and the usual handful of panhandlers at their regular locations.

Just as I was approaching the Forbes Avenue intersection on my way back from the bank, I was stopped in my tracks by a booming “Hey Pat” that cut through all background street noise. Pete had spotted me as he was driving to work, and from his stopped position in line of vehicles waiting for the light at Forbes to turn green he called out again. “Would you like to hear some really good music?” He didn’t wait for an answer, but cranked-up the volume of his car’s CD player so that the air over the southern-most end of Craig Street was filled with the beautiful notes from a fiddle and tin whistle. The music was too loud to shout over, so I gave Pete a “thumbs-up.” He then adjusted the volume slightly downward and shouted back to me (and everyone else within earshot) an enthusiastic credit for the performance: “It’s me cousin!”

I offered a second “thumbs-up” as the traffic light turned green, and Pete returned the salute as he headed across Forbes Avenue, the music from his car finally becoming faint as the vehicle disappeared down the drive way to the Museum parking garage.

The whole encounter might have lasted 20 seconds, but it made my day.

Elizabeth Venditti Madonia

December 18, 2008

To the Entire Corcoran Family-
Point Breeze is my "adopted" home and has come to embody everything I love about Pittsburgh. Backing out of my driveway on Dallas Ave. and seeing Sarah at the bus-stop and Pete busy (as always) at work on the St. Bede lawn made you feel like things were just as they should be and it was going to be a good day. The smiling and the joking and a friendly wink from atop the riding mower was always appreciated. I am so sorry for your loss and wish you comfort in the days to come.

Maggie Berry (Feeney)

December 18, 2008

Mrs. Corcoran, Eileen, Noreen, Chrissie & Pete: I am so sorry about your dad. My mom called me and told me the news and my heart broke. I have many fond memories of him from when we were little. My thoughts are with all of you.

Teri Hughey

December 18, 2008

My son attends St. Bede School and it was always a joy whenever we saw Mr. Pete. He always had something funny to tell us. We always knew we would have a good day when we saw Mr. Pete in the mornings. My thoughts and prayers are with you . God bless you.

Nellie McDonagh

December 18, 2008

Dear Sarah, Eileen, Noreen, Chrissie & Peter
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Pete. Our prayers are with you at this sad time.
Nellie & Tom

Todd Muffie

December 18, 2008

Noreen, Chrissie & the entire Corcoran family,

My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you! May the new year bring happiness & joy knowing your father is in a better place! You are the wonderful friends that I have come to love over the years as a result of the love he has taught you & I will thank him for that when I meet him in heaven!

Love,

Todd

Rich Sippos

December 17, 2008

To the entire Corcoran family,

We were so sad to hear about Pete. Our condolences to all of you. We would be there if we could.

Rich, Jill, and Natalie Sippos

Ben Brown

December 17, 2008

Corcoran Family,

Pete was one of the first people I met when I began my career at the Carnegie Museums, and I am better for having known him. His sense of humor and kindness will always remain a fond memory of mine. Please know that my prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. God Bless.

Tim Long

December 17, 2008

Noreen & Family,
You are in my thoughts.

Jen Bodnar

December 17, 2008

Noreen,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Sueanne Zoratto

December 17, 2008

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Pete's family. He was a wonderful person, who we had the pleasure of knowing through St. Bedes and the Carnegie Museum. He walked us around and showed us all the behind the scenes at the Carnegie. He will
be greatly missed.

Sueanne Zoratto

Matthew Neal, MD

December 17, 2008

Noreen,

Deepest sympathies. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Macky

Jay and Michele Riley

December 17, 2008

Sarah, Eileen, Noreen, Chrissie and Peter,

We were so very sad to hear of Pete's passing. Point Breeze and Edgerton Avenue will never be the same. Pete was a truly great man, he always knew what needed to be done and just pitched right in and got it done. A widow needed a walk shoveled, Pete was there. Someone needed their lawn mowed, Pete was there to help. No one ever had to ask for his help, he just knew he could help someone and he would do so because it was the right thing to do.

He loved his family so much. He would often tell us what each of you were doing and how much his grandchildren had grown. His faith was so strong and his heart so big and filled with love for all who were fortunate enough to know him.

There are no words to explain adequately the true measure of a man, know that Pete Corcoran was simply one of the best. That is how we will remember him.

With love and much sympathy,

Lucy Stewart

December 17, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. I have worked at Carnegie Museum of Art in the Education Department for 14 years and in all that time, Pete was by far one of my favorite people. He was always ready to lend a hand and always had a smile for me--I feel blessed to have known him. My thoughts are with you.

Kristen Blom

December 17, 2008

Noreen,

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts go out to you and your family.

Erica Thomas

December 17, 2008

Chrissie, Noreen, Pete and Eileen - I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I hope the memories of your father fill your hearts and help ease your sorrows during this sad time. You are all in my thoughts.

With love,
Erica

Julie Stumpp

December 17, 2008

Dear Corcoran Family,
May you feel God's love and peace close to you during this difficult time.
My heart breaks for you.
Love,
Julie

Joan Kunz

December 17, 2008

Dear Corcorans:

Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. I am very sorry for your loss.

Joan Kunz

Jed & Megan Starner

December 17, 2008

Noreen,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jess Voth

December 17, 2008

Noreen,

I'm so sorry for your loss - you have my deepest sympathy. Please know that my thoughts are and will be with you, and that I, and the rest of the SurgEd girls, will be here for you when you return.

Brian Di Giorgi

December 17, 2008

To the entire Corcoran Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. I always thought of Mr. Corcoran as a father to myself, and I will miss him a great deal. Please fell free to call if there is anything I can do.

Julie Randolph

December 17, 2008

Noreen,

May the warmest memories of your Dad give you strength and comfort during this tremendously difficult time. My heart goes out to you and your family, and you will all be present in my thoughts.

With my very deepest condolences,
Julie

The entire Goslin & DiGiorgi Family

December 17, 2008

It has saddened us to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Cheryl Stettmier

December 17, 2008

Noreen,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Please extend my sympathy to your Mom and family. I will be praying for your family during your time of sorrow.

Jimmy Carothers

December 17, 2008

No better man walked this earth than Peter Joseph Corcoran. When my Grandmother was widowed, in the 70's, I'd paint the inside & outside of her Home, religiously. I left Pgh., with my job and would come back on weekends. Pete and Sarah took care of every task, Grandma needed throughout the week. On 95 degree days he cut her lawn, and on minus 0 degree days he shoveled her walk. Pete did this for 2 and a half decades! My Heart is very Heavy today learning of the Corcoran Families loss. I've met thousands of people in my life, and Pete Corcoran was ONE OF THE BEST!

Thomas Patrick DiGiorgi

December 17, 2008

Corcoran Family -

I know that these mere words, no matter how eloquent, can ease the tremendous sorrow facing you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult and personal journey. It is my hope that your family can find an inner peace while cherishing your many beloved memories.

Lisa Streb

December 17, 2008

Noreen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please accept my sincere sympathies.

Katie Fochtmann

December 17, 2008

Noreen -

We are all thinking about you here and send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Just for the short time that I have known you, I know how much you loved your dad. Take care Noreen.

Patricia Connolly-Dupuis

December 17, 2008

Dear Sarah and family:

I offer my sincere condolences in the passing of Pete. My mother always thought so highly of him.

Nancy O'Grady told me of his death and she sends her sympathy. She will send you a mass card when she returns from her daughter's home. She is living in Chicago now.

I remember Pete as being such a nice person. I hope the wonderful memories you have of Pete will help you in your grief.

Love,
Patsy Connolly-Dupuis, daughter of Bridget Connolly of Lawn Street, Oakland

anonymous

December 17, 2008

I am deeply sorry for your loss, may God watch over you and your family at this time. I went to St. Bede for 11 years and Mr. Pete was always one of my favorite people to see. He was the friendliest man I have ever met and always knew how to get you to crack a smile. I never knew a single person at St. Bede who did not love Pete. God Bless

Kelly & Joe DeGroot

December 17, 2008

Eileen and Family,
I am so truly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Chris Bartels, M.D.

December 17, 2008

Noreen,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Many condolences to you and your family.

Wendy Lincoln

December 17, 2008

Noreen
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this time. I never met your father, but am certain that it takes a special person to raise a special person like you. Take care and God bless.

Kevin Riley

December 17, 2008

As a friend and neighbor who lived across the street for many years, I bore daily witness to the fact that Pete was a good man, a great husband and a wonderful father. Sarah, Eileen, Noreen, Chrissie and Peter, please know that my heart goes out to you and my thoughts are with you as you cope with this tremendous loss.

Pete seemed to have an endless reservoir of constructive energy, and my family had received much neighborly help from him over the years. I especially appreciate all of the help he gave my mom after my dad died in 2000, up to and including being a pallbearer at her funeral this past October. Thanks, Pete for all of the help you’ve given to me, my family, Edgerton Avenue, and St. Bede’s.

Matthew Labishak

December 17, 2008

I had the pleasure of working with Pete at the Museum for many years. I appreciated his hard work and his dedication and willingness to do whatever was asked. I will truly miss him.

Pauline Tyler

December 17, 2008

Noreen, my thoughts and prayers goes out to you and your family.

Patrick Field

December 17, 2008

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to your family. I got to know Pete through St. Bede Parish where, when we bumped into each other, we'd always take a few minutes to chat and occasionally I'd give him a hand with whatever he happened to be working on. I always enjoyed Pete's friendly demeanor and wry sense of humor. He was just a really likeable fellow. But what I think is most telling about the man is the easy rapport he shared with the children of St. Bede. I think that children are the best, most honest judges of character, and they all took to him.
He will be missed.

Sherry Steppling

December 17, 2008

Noreen and family,

Please accept my deepest sympathies. Noreen, I am so sorry for your loss. Cherish the many wonderful memories you have of your father. Never forget he will be with you always. God Bless you and your family.

Suzan Hvizdash

December 17, 2008

Noreen, My thoughts are with you and your family at this most difficult time.

Dianne Meister

December 17, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Kathy Haupt

December 17, 2008

Sarah, Eileen/Mike, Noreen, Chris and Pete, I was very sorry to hear about your loss. I will always remember seeing Pete on the riding mower at St. Bede, a big wave and smile as he was going in and out of the Coughlin's to see those precious grandchildren and how miraculously my walk was shoveled just after the school sidewalks were finished. You have my deepest sympathy. Love Kathy H.

Julianne Statnick (Fuchs)

December 17, 2008

My deepest sympathy goes out to all of Pete's Family at this difficult time. Pete had a contagious smile that could turn a gloomy day into sunshine!!! May you find peace and love in the memories you cherish. With Love and Prayers..Julianne Statnick (Fuchs)

December 17, 2008

Pete was a very special man, who always had a smile for you and never took himself too seriously. I will miss his smiling face at the museum everyday. You have my deepest sympathy in your loss, I am sure your wonderful memories will keep him with you

Janet Magerl
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh

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