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James Corte Obituary

Corte, James Corte, James Louis, "Jimmy," passed away peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2017, at the age of 71. In the 49 years as Jet Box Baseball Club Manager and owner, he has coached and mentored over 700 players, and has won 3 National Championships, several state and regional titles among his 1652 victories. He was a baseball legend and will be remembered and missed by many. Jim is survived by his beloved mother, Betty Corte and the late Louis Corte. Dear brother of Gary (Nancy). Loving uncle to Jaime (Nick) Christopher, Sabrina (Jake) Livermore, Jessica (Jeremy) Harnish. Great uncle to nine nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at the Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 43300 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, MI, from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The funeral mass will be held on Monday, December 11, 2017 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 40501 Hayes Road, Sterling Heights, MI. In state at 9:00 am, followed by the mass at 9:30 am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Jim's name to Troy Beaumont Hospice. Light a candle and share a memory at www.verheyden.org www.verheyden.org

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Published by The Macomb Daily from Dec. 9 to Dec. 10, 2017.

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Bob Wilson

April 30, 2025

Still very missed by many of us. Hope you are resting in peace Jimmy C. Until we meet again.

Gary Mazza

December 13, 2020

Everybody had a special relationship with Jim Corte over the years. Like the time when I need a place to stay and he gave me a key and lived there with him for a while and helped me through. A great supporter and provider over a long time; warmly excitable, always so friendly and treated you like you were the most important person. He did that for so long, for so many years, for so many people. Gave his life up for that joy and the great old pastime of baseball. Nothing ever like sandlot baseball in Michigan in the summer time, back in the 70s and 80s. What a wonderful time of life. But we'll all be together again, playing ball somewhere on some field that Jim lined up for us. Don't give up hope anybody. Thank you Jim, you left such a great legacy. Happy holidays to all and be safe.

Gary Mazza

July 30, 2018

Hoping this isn't true, but I guess it is, even went to see a jetbox game and following him all summer. Didn't really know this. Wow, sad, what a pioneer, what an incredible person. providing baseball and kindness and opportunities for so many, for so many years, with enthusiasm and spirit and expertise, knowledge and passion for the game. I'm so sad, I'm so sorry. He always gave the greatest respect anytime, every time saw him. He was a season ticket holder for my Detroit Spirits 1983 championship team. Condolences to so many that played for him and knew him. What a loss.

Dan Monacelli

December 11, 2017

Attended Notre Dame with Jim and graduated together in1964. Will always remember his great personality and the baby blue T-bird he drove . Last saw Jim at the 50th class reunion in October 2014. We talked about doing a 55th reunion in 2019.
Rest in peace Jim.

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10

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home

43300 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, MI

Dec

11

Lying in State

9:00 a.m.

St. Michael's Catholic Church

40501 Hayes Road, Sterling Heights, MI

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11

Funeral Mass

9:30 a.m.

St. Michael's Catholic Church

40501 Hayes Road, Sterling Heights, MI

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