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Robert W. Corey, Sr. Lansing Robert W. Corey, Sr. passed away Friday, September 17, 2010, at the age of 84. He was born December 26, 1925, in Lansing, MI to the late Said N. and Marie (Gaynor) Corey. Robert was a graduate of Lansing Eastern High School and served in the South Pacific with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a founding member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Robert owned and operated Corey's Lounge since 1977. Surviving are his wife of almost sixty-two years, Rose Corey; children, Jeri Corey, William Corey, Bruce (Marsha) Corey, Patricia (Brian) Pulver, James Corey, Thomas (Michele) Corey, and Christopher (Michelle) Corey; twenty-one grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert W. Corey, Jr.; brothers, George, Abe, Alex, Raymond, and Sam. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2010, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with Fr. John A. Byers as Celebrant. The Rite of Committal will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, with the Rosary prayed at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Sep. 19, 2010.

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Beatrice and Bill Mosa

September 22, 2010

Rose and family, Even though we haven't seen each other in many years I always remembered you through Aunt Emily. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and the familyduring your time of great sorrow May God bless all of you!!

Mary Sutton

September 21, 2010

Michele and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Keep your loving memories close and in time they will bring you comfort.
Your friends at MASP will be thinking of you.

patrick bartley

September 21, 2010

Bob was a great man. He was wonderful to work for and will be missed.

Sally Gage-Partee

September 21, 2010

Dear Bill/High School Friend,

I'm so very sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was a kind and gentle man.

Teresa Vollmer

September 21, 2010

Jimma, Rose, and family: my love and prayers for you and your family at this difficult time. May the wonderful memories of your husband and father bring you comfort. Teresa Vollmer, Adam & Nicole, Aleisha and Austin

Lynda Miller

September 21, 2010

Pat: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this your time of loss. May your loving memories of your father keep you warm and safe always.
Lynda Miller

Jeanine Axelrod

September 21, 2010

Jeri and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your dad certainly left a living legacy. May God bless you all with strength, peace and comfort.

Gregory Jarous

September 20, 2010

Dear Rose, I wish I could be there in your time of grief, but grateful I was able to see Bob in May and he called you so we were able to talk. You and the family I hope know that Corey's was my home away from home no matter where life has taken me. Just a fond memory,Vern would always let me in if knocked on the back door @ 5 or 6 am and drink coffee until Bob arrived, I could always make it that far but not home.

God Bless you all and just know that our thoughts are with you.

Love,

Betty and Gregory Jarous, Lawrenceville, Georgia

David Ording

September 20, 2010

Dear Rose,

Even through it’s been 15 years since I left Lansing, I remember all of the wonderful times I spent at Corey’s and with Bob. Bob was the epitome of a successful saloon keeper. He always was so friendly and made you feel like you were one of the family. No matter if I had been gone from Lansing for five years at a time, whenever I walked into Corey’s, it felt like I had never left. Bob always took time to ask me where I was living and how I had been. When I was a regular for everyday throughout the 1980’s, Bob would make stand at the end of the bar and make sure I kept the nail on the end of the bar pounded down. That was my job. I still think back to have kibbeh almost every Friday afternoon, at my usual table in the Elvis Room.

Bob will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Peace Be With You,
Dave Ording

Melanie Hoeksema

September 20, 2010

My thoughts are with all the Coreys at this difficult time. May you find peace!
Melanie Hoeksema

tom putz

September 20, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Wednesday Night Euchre Group

September 20, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to the family.

The Wednesday Night Euchre Group

Pete Bosheff

September 19, 2010

There was no better man that Mr C and all of us are better for knowing his smile, kindness, quick humor and class. Our heartfelt condolences to Mrs Corey and the family.

Kent Mansberger

September 19, 2010

I do not have the words to express the admiration I felt for Bob. My thoughts and prays go to Rose and entire family.
Feel proud he lived well and gave to others that in the end helped many.

September 19, 2010

Dear Rosie and Family: I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Bob. Please know that I am thinking you and very sorry for your loss. I will have nothing but fond memories of Bob for his kind and generous nature--he was truly a special gentleman. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Cindy (Corey) Golec, Chicago, IL

Dick Weber

September 19, 2010

"PA COREY!" That's all any of us Webers
ever knew him by. He, Rose, and all the
Coreys are always very special "Family" to each and every person that ever walked
through their doors, not only at the store or restaurant, but also at their home. MAY GOD BE WITH EACH AND EVERYONE OF THE FAMILY!!! My health won't allow me to be there, but we'll all be there in
Prayer and Spirit. God has called home his VERY BEST GREETER AND COMPANION! Never seen him, or any of you, without smiles that are a trademark of the Coreys in Lansing.Our best to One and All!!
Dick, Gail Weber and Family

Dawn Morley

September 19, 2010

There was no one as positive and supportive as Bob Corey. With his wife Rose, they both made such a difference in my life, and reminded me of all of the real family assets that I am fortunate to have. I am a better person for having had the opportunity to have known the Corey family.

My heart is with you all!

With Love,
Dawn Morley

Mark Farhat

September 19, 2010

To the Corey family,I am sorry to hear about Mr.Corey.He was a very good person and family man.May God bless Mr. Corey and his family.Sincerly,Mark Farhat

The Borgman's

September 19, 2010

"I am sorry for your loss Corey family. Uncle Bob was very special to all of us Borgman children. We have so many memories of gatherings at the house, dinners at the restaurant and laughter between him and our dad, Please know that you are in our thoughts and hearts. Love to you all!"
Love the Borgman Family

BOB ADADO

September 19, 2010

NO KNOWS HOW MUCH I WILL MISS BON COREY I USED TO GO TO THEIR CHURCH AND AFTER TO THEIR HOUSE FOR BREAKFAST HAD SOME VERY GOOD TIMES I WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH I AM OUT OF TOWN WORKING AND DON,T THINK I WILL BE BACK IN TIME FOR THE FUNERAL AND THAT SADENS ME VERY MUCH

Nan Farhat

September 19, 2010

There are no words to express how saddened I was to hear about Uncle Bob's passing. It was always such a great feeling to walk in to Corey's and see his welcoming smile. He will be truly missed. Please know your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers. Lots of Love. Nan

Tom & Jules Foltz

September 19, 2010

Our prayers are with your entire family. Mr. Corey was a great man and you all have much to be proud of. A caring husband, generous father and a successful business owner. He will be missed by so many. God bless you all.

Jeff Abood

September 19, 2010

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

kristine mayhew

September 19, 2010

My thoughs and prayers are with the Corey family during your time of sorrow. Memories fill a void.

JAN FULTON

September 19, 2010

FOR THE COREY FAMILY YOU ARE ALL IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AT THE LOSS OF THIS GREAT MAN. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.

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