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Eamon Corry Obituary
October 29, 1963 - March 10, 2021
Beloved son of the late Sheila and Ned Corry. A Noe Valley native, he attended St. Phillips School and maintained lifelong friendships with his classmates. Growing up he spent countless summers in Ireland on the farm in Co. Kerry and Co. Clare with family, from which he held cherished memories. Eamon attended St Ignatius College Preparatory, where he played soccer and lead the team to a WCAL championship as the Most Valuable Player.
He proudly played soccer for the San Francisco Glens Soccer Club and Irish Football with the Harps, the Sons of Boru and the Cusacks winning multiple North American Championships. Almost always wearing the number 7, he was notorious for his ferocity both on and off the field.
He became a sprinkler fitter and worked as a proud member of Local 483, before becoming employed by and retiring from the San Francisco Water Department, Local 38. He was actively involved in St. Veronica's Catholic School, where he served as Men's Club President.
Eamon throughout his life was a proud San Franciscan, who was passionate about sports, family and friends. He was known for his selfless generosity and would give the shirt off his back to anyone without question.
He is survived by his two loving daughters Jennifer Corry and Colleen (Joey) Kellison, his granddaughter Kennedy Meabh, Megan Corry, and many aunts, uncles and cousins in the United States, Ireland and England. He will be remembered for his loyalty, strength and generosity of spirit and his heart of gold will be sorely missed.
Friends may call Tuesday March 16th 4pm-6pm at DUGGAN'S FUNERAL SERVICE 3434-17th St. and are invited to attend the Funeral Mass, 10:30 am on March 17th at St. Philip the Apostle Church, Diamond and Elizabeth Sts. Committal, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Colma.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eamon Corry
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Brigid Zhang (Dublin)
March 7, 2022
Rest in Peace Eamonn. Condolences to your immediate family.
Alberto
April 1, 2021
First and foremost, my condolences to Megan, the girls and the family.
Eamon will forever be remembered for his tremendous generosity, his work ethic and his unparalleled competitiveness. I had the pleasure and privilege of calling Eamon my friend. Although people looked at us as the odd couple hahaha, we shared a bond built around overcoming life’s obstacles. Despite our age difference, we immediately clicked when we began to work with each other at the Water Department. As time went, I grew to understand and the method to his way of doing things. Not always agreeing obviously, but nonetheless understood his ways. He, like many of us, dealt with challenges in different ways, but despite the challenges Eamon remained a loyal friend.
I will forever remember Eamon with fond memories. I know he’s in a better place now, finally able to rest easy. Love you Eamon, Bert.
Maurice McElligott
March 20, 2021
Stephen Milla
March 19, 2021
Can't believe you're gone. You lived hard and you played hard. You're definitely one of a kind. Till we meet again my Bruin Brother. RIP Eamon.
Jennifer
March 19, 2021
I offer many blessings and peace to this man who I watched suffer for some time. Being his neighbor for the last couple of years I got to know him quite well, in an "every day kind of way". I pray for levity, grace and support as he transitions from this life. Blessings to Eamon and his immediate family. May this moment bring you peace and the knowing that so many "unseen" helpers are here to support you in this life.
Rick Mangan
March 19, 2021
I worked with Eamon for several years as a sprinkler fitter, his nickname was “Flamin Eamon” a competitive young lad he was.
Enjoyed a couple of Giants games with Eamon also visited him up at Pine Mountain Lake.
Eamon, like his brother in law Michael Murphy both gone way to soon! Condolences to the family.
RIP Eamon
March 18, 2021
so sorry to hear such sad news of our cousin eamonn we have fond memories of his trips to kerry ,too young to die , peace at last eamonn thinking of ye megan jennifer ,coleen
Hannah, Tom Hanrahan
Bunny Miller
March 17, 2021
My heart is so sad for you Megan and your girls and all your family! I hope and pray that you feel healing love amd tender mercy in these difficult days. Xo Bunny
Steve Zahn
March 17, 2021
Thank you Eamon Corry for your kindness to help this SH guy from another decade with a plumping problem at my house with a determination of wild boar. You wanted to this fixed more than me. Never met an SI guy as nice as you.. but we were ST. Veronicas guys thick an thin..God love your soul. Save a seat for me up there, Bro.
Paul & Fiona Mc Elligott
March 17, 2021
Deepest condolences to Megan, Colleen, Jennifer and all the Corry family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Paul & Fiona Mc Elligott
March 17, 2021
Deepest condolences to Megan, Colleen, Jennifer and all the Corry family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Annette Main
March 17, 2021
That smile will live in our hearts forever. The laughter we shared over the years, with an always over protective cousin will never be forgotten.
Megan, Jen, Colleen our sincerest condolences. Eamon rest in peace, until we meet again.
Annette and Jonny Main
PatJoe Rose McElligott and family, Lixnaw Co Kerry rr
March 17, 2021
Sincere sympathy to the Corry family on the sad passing of Eamon. Remember him on his visits to Lixnaw, gone far too soon. May Eamon rest in peace
Sharon (Shaw) Menshew
March 17, 2021
It was wonderful to chat with him a few years back about school and being part of the Noe Valley Community. He's now an Angel watching us from above.
Bernard and Joan McElligott
March 17, 2021
Eamon, you were a great cousin, and more importantly, a great friend. You will be missed, but you will never be forgotten. Thanks for all the great memories.
Megan, Colleen and Jenn, our deepest condolences to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Seamus Murphy
March 17, 2021
Sincere sympathies to all of Eamon's family & friends. RIP
Seamus Murphy, Sons of Ború (1998-2001)
Sally Molloy and Family
March 17, 2021
Friendship, Loyalty and Love - These values defined Eamon. Whether in sport or in life, he lived true to himself, regardless of what others might say. He was quick to defend the weak and to clobber the arrogant and to give all the money in his pocket to someone who needed it more.
May Eamon's children and grandchildren know what a generous, kind and profoundly human man he was! And may the Peace of Christ comfort and reassure you that Eamon's Friendship, Loyalty and Love gave great meaning to others in this life.
Eugene McGuinness and Family
March 16, 2021
One of the best guys I ever met. Great memories from childhood to recent times. Rest in Peace Eamon.
Niland Family
March 16, 2021
RIP Eamon.
We will always remember you as a cute little mischievous ginger running around Douglass Park.
~Pete, Paula, Patricia, Mike, Jerry and your St Philip’s classmate Steve Niland.
The McCauley Family
March 16, 2021
Our sincere sympathies on the loss of your father Jenn. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.
Don Murphy
March 16, 2021
Played a lot of soccer with Eamon over the years. Always went out of his way to protect me when I was on his team, and also tried to crush me when I wasn't. Eamon was the ultimate teammate and really a great guy off the field as well. When you think of the SF Glens, you think of Eamon Corry. RIP
March 15, 2021
Deepest sympathies to Megan, Jennifer, Colleen and family on the passing of Eamon may he rest in peace.
Catherine & George O'Connell Lixnaw
Richard & Siobhan mc Elligott.
March 15, 2021
Sincere sympathy to Megan, Jennifer, Colleen & family on the passing of Eamon.Rest in peace Eamon.
Bill R.
March 15, 2021
When he first walked into basketball practice at age 11, Eamon was all ruffled and bloody. I asked Eamon what happened. He said that he had been in a soccer game and "we lost the game but I won the fight"! Eamon had a special spirit and drive as a youth. I am proud of his accomplishments as an adult. His was a life taken too soon!
McGuinness Family
March 15, 2021
Sincere and Deepest Sympathy to the Corry family on the passing of Eamon, may he rest in peace.
Andy McHugh
March 15, 2021
When Eamon played Gaelic Football it was like having an extra player on the team.
Sorry for your loss Megan, Jennifer, Colleen and Bernie
San Francisco Cusacks 1993
Andy McHugh, Co Tyrone, Ireland
John Sugrue
March 15, 2021
Sincere sympathies on the passing of Eamon, I encountered him while playing football for a summer in 1999. Always dedicated to what he wanted to do. May he rest in peace. John Sugrue Ireland
Ashor oraha
March 14, 2021
RIP brother . You were full of life and energy .
Charlotte Flynn (McElligott)
March 14, 2021
Sincerest condolences to Megan, Jennifer, and Colleen. Eamon was one of the most authentic people one could know. RIP.
Lorraine mc carthy,
March 14, 2021
Deepest sympathies to Megan Jennifer an colleen on the passing of eamon,may he rest in peace,
John Considine Tullygarvin Lahinch Co. Clare & San Bruno California
March 13, 2021
Sincere Sympathy to the Corry and McGlligott families on the untimely passing of Eamon .R.I.P.
Frank Quilter
March 13, 2021
Sincere sympathy to the extended Corry and McElligott families on the passing of Eamon
Michael Walsh
March 13, 2021
I was very lucky to become a friend of Eamonn while playing with the Harps and the Glens.He was a great guy to be around and always gave his best and called it like it was.
RIP MY FRIEND
Ashley
March 13, 2021
Eamon was a rare breed. He had my back and would do anything for his cousins. When I was young and didn’t get along with my parents, he had his doors open for me to stay at his house any time. We were both the stubborn ones of the family so would have constant arguments, but he would always take me to dinner later and mend things with me. I miss you already! Eamon was truly a living legend.
Joe & Ann Desmond
March 13, 2021
Rest in Peace Eamon
Danny & Betty McElligott
March 13, 2021
Condolences to Jennifer, Colleen, Megan & family.
Being raised within one block of the Corry’s & the McCahill’s made us all very close cousins. I watched Eamon as a child and saw him grow into an extremely talented athlete. One, who had the honour of playing football in Croke park. Eamon did have a heart of gold and he was always a friend.
Rest in peace cousin.
Frank Marovich
March 13, 2021
RIP My Friend! Until We Meet Again
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