John W. Corelli

John W. Corelli obituary, Watseka, IL

John W. Corelli

John Corelli Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Knapp Funeral Home - Milford on Apr. 12, 2023.

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John W. Corelli, 68, of Boca Raton, FL passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023 at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. He was born on February 1, 1955, the son of Daniel and Maria (Sailer) Corelli. He married Lynn Rieches in Milford on July 5, 1997.
Surviving are his wife, Lynn Corelli of Boca Raton, FL; one brother, Pat (Marie) Corelli of Oregon; two sisters, Rosemarie Banes of Delaware and Dolores Thompson of Pennsylvania; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Corelli was preceded in passing by his parents and one brother, Daniel Corelli.
John was of the Catholic Faith. He was a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge, belonged to the Sons of the American Legion, and was a charter member of Boca Raton American Legion Riders. He was a boating and motorcycle enthusiast. John loved to play the guitar.
Mr. Corelli was a talented electrician and successful business man. He was the President and Founder of several companies, including, JACEE Electrical Inc. in PA, Nation 1 Electrical Services Inc. in FL, Nation 1 Real Estate Inc. d/b/a Nation 1 Handyman Services in FL, and Nation 1 Management Inc. in FL. John was a master electrician in Florida, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
Funeral services will be on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 11:00 am at Knapp Funeral Home in Milford. Father Michael Powell will officiate. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Milford. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the funeral home from 10:00-11:00 am.
Memorials may be made to the Family's Wishes.
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