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John Corredato Obituary
LAS VEGAS - The Rev. John L. Corredato, CSV, of Las Vegas, a priest of the Viatorian community, died Monday, April 7, 2008, at the age of 66.
He was born in Springfield, the son of Anthony and Bruna (nee Gaio) Corredato, who preceded him in death.
He is survived by a brother, James A. (JoAnn) Corredato and a sister, Mary E. (Donald) Buckman. Father Corredato was the loving nephew of Atilio and Hilda Corredato and Della Gaio and the beloved uncle and great uncle to Jennifer Lynn (niece) and Lt. Cmdr. Jeff Sowers and their children, Alex and Bradley; Julie Christine (niece) and Stephen Hughes and their children, Liam and Sean; John Joseph (nephew) and Ann Corredato and their children, MaryKate, Michael, Sophia and Claire; and Kim Buckman Mitchell (stepniece) and her children Travis and Jason. He also is survived by numerous first and second cousins.
Father Corredato professed his first vows with the Clerics of St. Viator in 1960 and was ordained a priest in 1968. He was a 1959 graduate of Cathedral Boys High School in Springfield. He held a bachelor's degree in history from Loyola University of Chicago and a master's degree in religious education from the Catholic University of America, in Washington, D.C. After ordination, he was assigned as associate pastor to St. Viator Parish and Guardian Angel Cathedral in Las Vegas. From 1971 until 1981 he served as associate pastor at St. Patrick Parish in Kankakee. He was then assigned to St. Viator Parish, Las Vegas, as associate pastor for one year. He was appointed as pastor at St. Joseph Parish in Springfield, where he served from 1982 until 1990. He returned once again to Las Vegas to serve as pastor of St. Viator Parish for five years. He then returned to his native Illinois to become pastor at St. Boniface Parish in Edwardsville, where he served from 1995 until July 2007. In September 2007, Father Corredato was assigned to Las Vegas as parochial vicar for Guardian Angel Cathedral.
Visitation will be at St. Joseph Church from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 13, 2008, with a wake service at 7:15 p.m.
The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 14, 2008, at St. Joseph Church. There will be visitation before Mass beginning at 12:30 p.m.
Interment will be in the family plot at Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Clerics of St. Viator, 1212 E. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights, IL 60004; St. Viator Elementary School, 2461 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89121; or St. Boniface Church Building Fund, 110 N. Buchanan St., P.O. Box 423, Edwardsville, IL 62025.
The family of the Rev. John L. Corredato, CSV, is being served by Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. Sixth St.
Please visit his online life story at www.butlerfuneralhomes.com to offer your condolences.
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Gloria & Henry Humphries
April 15, 2008
We are parishioners at St. Joseph's and remember a very happy person when we remember Fr Corredato. Always had a smile on his face and just seem to really enjoy everyone and everything. When my daughter went to college in Edwardsville and knew no one, I was very happy that a familiar face was there to greet her and help her if she needed it. Our deepest sympathy to the family of Fr. Corredato.
Linda DeRousse
April 12, 2008
I was a Kindergarten Teacher at St. Boniface, in Edwardsville for 2 years. I saw him every day. He was a wonderful priest. He also Baptized my 2 children in 1993 and 1996. My prayers for you.
Donald Kunzweiler
April 12, 2008
This note for Jim. I remember our times so well and your telling me of your brother John. I also remember your conversations about the Vallorz, my neighbors in Chatham. God bless you. Please know that you and the family are in my prayers.
Ed Ashton
April 12, 2008
John's
mother and my mother were room mates when they delivered John and me. Our
parents remained friends for life. I visited John several times in Vegas
and enjoyed our visits.. Sorry I can't be there for his wake and funeral.
Ed Ashton
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John and Marsha Miller
April 11, 2008
My goodness, the Miller family has such great memories of Fr. Corredato. Our parents were friends, John Miller and Jim Corredato were beptized on the same day, and we have many happy memories with Fr. Corredato both in Springfield at St. Joe's and visiting him at St. Viators in Las Vegas. Our sympathy to the entire family. He was larger than life and will be greatly missed. Thanks for being our friend for many years and for being such a positive influence on our sons.
Anita & Don Weinhoeft
April 11, 2008
Our condolences to the family. I remember Father John from when we were kids and attended St. Al's grade school although he was a couple of years older than I was. My husband and I attended his first Mass.
Larry and Beverly Smith
April 11, 2008
May the choirs of angels come to greet you; may they lead you to Paradise!
Our condolences to all of Fr. John's family, friends and community. He was truly a wonderful priest, friend and neighbor. His ability to preach and teach will never be forgotten, but it is his caring personality that will always be remembered first. We are thankful to have shared some time with him; his influence on us and our family will last a lifetime.
Well done, good and faithful servant.
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