Joseph F. Corbi

Joseph F. Corbi obituary, Danbury, CT

Joseph F. Corbi

Joseph Corbi Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cornell Memorial Funeral Home on May 9, 2025.

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Joseph F. Corbi, a lifelong of Danbury, died on Wednesday, May 7th at Norwalk Hospital, at the age of 105. He was born on January 7, 1920, son of the late Vincent J. and Rose (Donato) Corbi. He was a graduate of Danbury High School and worked for Berol Pencil Co. until his retirement at age 65.
Joseph was a Veteran of World War II, proudly serving with the United States Army Air Corps in the Pacific Theatre.
He will be sadly missed by his nephew, Vincent DiMizio (Judy); his nieces, Donna Mahoney (Daniel), Dianne Dunlea (John), and Deborah Corbi; many great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brothers, Francis Corbi and Anthony Corbi, Sr.; his sister, Anne DiMizio; and his nephew, Anthony Corbi, Jr.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 14th at 10:00am at St. Joseph Church in Danbury. Burial will follow in St. Peter Cemetery with full military honors.
The family will receive friends at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street, Danbury, on Tuesday between the hours of 5:00 – 7:00pm.
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