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James Corra Obituary
James "Jim" Corra, 79, passed away into a brighter and welcoming place of peace and tranquility Saturday.
He was the son of the late Franklin and Sarah (Mulhern) Corra and most of his life resided in Weatherly.
Jim served honorably in the U.S. Navy. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He had a quest for knowledge and a curiosity to continue to learn new things. All who knew him enjoyed their conversations with him on so many different topics.
He was proceeded in death by son, Anthony "Tony" Fornato.
Jim was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He will be missed and forever remembered by his wife of 46 years, Ann; his children, Carol Newell, Johnson City, Tenn.; Dominic Fornato, Hazleton; his cherished granddaughter, Cheri Le, Pittsburgh; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services are private and will be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of Joseph B. Conahan Funeral Home Inc., 532 N. Vine St., Hazleton.
For more information, visit www.conahanfuneral
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Carol
August 23, 2021
Paps, you were one of the best men I've ever known. I love you and will miss your presence in this world. See you in the next realm...
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