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John Corbo Obituary

Corbo Corbo, John Adam, 44, born in Hollywood, FL passed away Saturday, October 27th with his family by his side. John was a graduate of Stranahan High and was employed by Walt Disney World for over 18 years. One of his greatest passions, besides cheering on his Miami Hurricanes, was TaeKwon-Do where he was a student and teacher for over 20 years. He was truly one of God's greatest gifts to his friends and family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Corbo. Survived by his wife, Patricia; son, Adam (Alex); stepson, Glen Cole; stepdaughter, Tina (Ken) Moritz; grandson, Justus; father, John Corbo (Debra); sister, Robyn (Doug) Jordan; grandmother, Josephine Corbo; his aunt and uncle Claudia and Carl Stiffler and his nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends who loved him dearly. In lieu of flowers, the family would be grateful for donations. The family will be having a "Celebration of his Life" on Saturday, November 17th in Ft. Lauderdale. God bless and keep you John-John.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Nov. 1, 2007.

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Aunt Claudia & Uncle Carl

October 26, 2024

Another time around the Sun! This year, you have your Dad with you. He told me he was gonna be happy to see you. We miss him so much, but happy he is with you again and resting in peace. We feel your presence everyday when the Cardinals come to visit.

Dad & Debbie

October 27, 2021

My how time flies, fourteen years. Have to wonder had you not had your health issues would you have retired from Disney? Would you be living closer to Tina and the grands, or Adam and Micki? So much wonder, but we do know you were liked and loved by many here on earth. We miss you every day.

Claudia and Carl Stiffler

October 26, 2021

Visited the gravesite when we were in Ft. Lauderdale 10 days ago. That was the right choice, you and Grandpa...and 1 day Uncle Carl and I will be close to you, again. We miss you, your laugh and mere presence. Love you so much. Continue to watch over all your loved ones.

Claudia and Carl Stiffler

October 28, 2020

We miss your Smile and that laugh! You were loved so much and are missed by so many. Our hearts are broken that you were taken so soon. Love you Buddy...RIP

Deb Corbo

October 26, 2019

Well, twelve years already and so much has changed. I have to wonder if you were still here would things be different? You are still missed every day.
Love, Dad & Debbie

June 12, 2016

Happy Birthday, Johnny. Wishing you were here, but know you're probably enjoying family there and watching over everyone here :)
Love and miss you,
Dad & Debbie

JoAnn Pisano Roy

October 28, 2013

You are truly missed by all your loved ones, and I wish we, and our families had gotten to know each other better. I know you are smiling down on all your family...

Carrie LeBlanc-Keohane

October 28, 2013

I think about you a lot and can't believe it's been 6 years. I can't help but think that you, Grampa and Gramma are all looking down on us. I know you loved the outcome of the UF/UM game. Miss you ~ Carrie

Cookbook Cover

Claudia & Carl Stiffler

October 27, 2013

October 27, 2013

In Memory ~ October 27, 2007
Brought flowers the other day....glad you and Grandpa are keeping each other "company". Think about you so often and can't believe it's been 6 yrs. I remember the day as if it were yesterday. You will be in our hearts forever!!
Love~
Aunt Claudia & Uncle Carl

Dad & Debbie

October 27, 2013

Thought about you today......how happy you would be and so proud of your grandchildren - Justus, Mickalina, and Victorie, they are such beautiful kids. Six years...so much has happened. We miss you and think of you often.
Love,

Claudia and Carl Stiffler

June 12, 2013

Happy 50th Birthday, Buddy!!! Thought about you a lot today. We miss you so much. You left us way to soon...you had so much life yet to live. Hope your looking down on those you love keeping them safe. RIP~~ You'll always be in our hearts!!

Claudia & Carl Stiffler

October 27, 2011

October 27, 2011
You've missed so much since you've been gone....can't believe it has been 4 years. I can still see that smile and hear your little "chuckle." You'll be in our hearts Forever!!
Love~
Aunt Claudia and Uncle Carl

In our hearts forever~

Claudia & Carl Stiffler

June 14, 2011

In Memory - June 11, 2011
Happy Birthday John John!
The world will know you left footprints on this earth, now that part of you has a final resting place forever. Your friends and family will be able to visit and remember all the good times they had with you. Grandpa would be honored to know you are in there with him, and there is something from Gramma for each of you. I know your Mom is smiling knowing you are close to her now. With the Pictures...You and Gramps will always have your families with you. He would be proud of the large family he has now ...and you will have yours and Mickalina close to you too .
We Love You ~ Rest in Peace

Aunt Claudia and Uncle Carl

October 28, 2010

In Memory ~ Oct. 27, 2010
Thought about you alot yesterday, and all that has changed in the past 3 yrs. One thing that will never change, is the hole that is left in our hearts with you not here. We miss you so much. Please watch over all who loved you.
Aunt Claudia and Uncle Carl

October 27, 2010

Gone but never forgotten. Deb and I miss you son and always will. You brought laughter into our lifes and home.The years come and go but you'll always be in our harts and minds.We love you son. Dad and Deb

Claudia & Carl Stiffler

June 12, 2010

June 12, 2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BUDDY!!
We miss you so much and think of you often. You're still in our hearts, and always will be.
Love,
Aunt Claudia and Uncle Carl

Carrie & Jerry Keohane

October 27, 2009

It has been two years and even though we all do our daily things, there are so many things that make us stop and think of you. Your grand-daughter is just beautiful, but you know that. I like to think your legacy is liviing on. We miss that you are not here with us and will never forget you.

Claudia & Carl Stiffler

October 27, 2009

Johnny, I can't believe it has been 2 years. It seems like just yesterday you were taken so quickly. We think of you so often, and the things that you have missed. For those of us who loved you, the heartache will never go away. We miss you, Buddy.....
Love, Aunt Claudia and Uncle Carl

June 15, 2009

Happy Birthday Buddy!

A little belated, but I couldn't get on line the day of your birthday. I do want you to know you were in my thoughts all day. I wish you were here to celebrate with us. We miss you so much, and there are many things that remind us of you daily. I just want you to know you will be in our hearts forever.
Love, Aunt Claudia and Uncle Carl

Jeff Cobb

December 18, 2008

John,
While this is your second Christmas, it is like
you are still here. Still missing you the same
brother.

First birthday you've spent with me in years. It was a great gift. We didn't know then, it would be the last. Miss you so much. Love, Aunt Claudia

October 29, 2008

Guys going to the Bowl Game New Year's Eve 2004,

October 29, 2008

Peach Bowl, Atlanta, 2004

Carrie & Jerry Keohane

October 27, 2008

One year ago we lost you and even though it was God's plan, it's still not an easy thing not having you here. I know I am just one of many who thought about you today. I found the pictures of the Peach Bowl in Atlanta going through my desk tonight. When Jerry and I looked at them we shared our many memories of you. It was comforting. We love and miss you a lot.

Jerry and Carrie Keohane

October 27, 2008

John John
Well we made it through the first year. I'm sorry we didn't get to do all the things we talked about or get to go to the places we wanted to. God knew best and took you from us but he left a big void in our hearts that can never be filled. You were the son every father wanted and brought so much laughter into so many hearts. The friends you had and made still talk about you as if you were still here. Not a day goes by that Deb or I talk about you and how much your missed. You were taken from us way too soon but we know your much better where you are and don't have the pain you had to live with every day. I love you son and always will.
Dad

Adam Corbo

October 27, 2008

Dad,

It doesn't feel like it has been a year, It seems like only yesterday that I was able to talk to you and hear you laugh. But I know you are in a better place. I wish you could have been here to hold your granddaughter, But i know you must pop in from time to time to see her because every time she see's your picture she starts smiling and laughing. I know she may never get to meet you or get held by you, But she loves her grandpa none the less. We all miss you dad, I'm sure you already knew that though. I love you dad. And you will always be missed.

Love,
Adam

Claudia and Carl Stiffler

October 27, 2008

In Memory ~ John A. Corbo 10/27/07

Johnny, today has been very hard. It was a year ago we had to say good-bye to you. Something we weren't prepared for. We still don't understand what God's plan was for you, but we know you are not suffering anymore. You are missed so much by everyone who loved you. We know you are up there looking out for all of us. You are our Guardian Angel. We love you and you will have a special place in our hearts forever. We wanted to share a few pictures of happier times.

We miss you buddy!
Love,
Aunt Claudia and Uncle Carl

Your sister found this for you.....I think it says it all!

October 26, 2008

June 2007~A great day on the water, we were so glad we got to take you.

October 26, 2008

October 26, 2008

Papa J-
Tomorrow will be a year.......Not a week goes by that I don't think of you. Justus has grown so much and I know how happy you'd be to see him walking. Maybe I'll make red velvet cupcakes tomorrow.

Missing you-
T

October 19, 2008

Johnny
It has almost been a year now that you have been gone and we all still talk about you every day. I so much miss the talks we use to have every day. Istill sit out on the porch in the morning and talk to you and wish you could answer me.I know you are in a much better place and not in pain any more which makes me accept your being gone easyer. Every time were out on the back porch we talk about how much you made us laugh while we were building it.I am so sorry your life ended so early but God knew best and didn't want you to suffer any more and for that I thank him every day.I love you son and always will. Dad

June 15, 2008

To my Angel

Life is so empty without you, but I know that you are still here with me, and always will be. Hope you heard everything I said to you on your Birthday, and the things that will be said today. Thank you for being a great father (I really miss you and Adam goofing of together) and husband (Miss those "sneak up behind me" bear hugs at the kitchen sink!!) Noone will ever be able to take the place in my heart that you have. I still listen to the messages you left on my phone, and will keep them forever. (I LOVE YOU TOO)

BLUE

Carrie Keohane

June 12, 2008

6/12/08 - Happy 45th birthday. You are missed so much. I think your dad misses you the most. I have your picture on my screen saver so I get to see you everyday.

Claudia and Carl Stiffler

June 12, 2008

June 12,2008


Happy 45th Birthday John John!!!

I have been trying to find the words for the last 7 and a half months to express our sadness on losing you. It is still hard to put it all into words. I just want to say how much you are missed by all who loved you. There isn’t a day that goes by that you aren’t in our thoughts in one way or another. We got to do so much together these last few years. I want you to know how much we treasure that time, and now take comfort, that you got to see and do some things you otherwise wouldn’t have done. We are so grateful for that. We also know how hard it was for you at times, not feeling well, but being the trooper that you were, you didn’t let it stop you. You are the most courageous young man I will ever know. You always handled everything that was thrown at you; you never let anyone feel bad for you…..you just carried on. Your answer was always…..one day at a time!

I miss our talks and “shopping” trips. From your new wardrobes to looking for kitchen gadgets, you were my best shopping buddy. I think of you every time I go into one of the stores that we used to go to. Now I say to myself, “John John would have loved this, or this would have looked so good on him.” It gives me as much joy now, as it did then, when I think of the look on your face when you were trying on something new, knowing that it looked so good on you.

You would be so proud of how well the sale of your cookbooks went. So much time and effort went into it, we feel so fortunate that you were able to see it published, and then to “autograph” some for us. God must have been watching, knowing he had greater plans for you, so soon in your young life. We know you are up there watching over all of us. You certainly have been our Guardian Angel over these last several months.

Johnny, your legacy will live on. There will never be another you…that devilish laugh, that great smile, and a heart as good as gold. We want you to know that promises we made, will be kept. Uncle Carl and I loved you so much. We wish you were here to celebrate your birthday with all of us. We know you are with other loved ones, so you are not alone. Until we can all be together, know that you will live on in our hearts forever!!
You are my Hero!!!!

All our love,
Aunt Claudia and Uncle Carl

Glinda Wittwer

May 16, 2008

Although it has been a while since you have left us, your memory still remains. You always brought a smile to my face. Rest in peace friend.

Carrie LeBlanc Keohane

November 28, 2007

Dear Uncle Johnny,
It has taken me a while to put into words how sorry I am that John John is gone. I have a deep sadness that I don't think will ever go away and can't even imagine your sorrow. You and Debbie were there for him in so many ways. He was such a truly kind person who never thought of himself, only others. I wish I was more like him. I will miss him. Please know that you have your family and all our strength to get you through this. We love you and Deb very much and are here for you always. Our angel is watching over us now.

Mike Nappi

November 22, 2007

John

Thank God we spoke only the day before.I will cherish the times we had together my friend.The memories we shared You, Me and Jeff will always be close to my heart.I will always love,miss and never forget you MY Friend.
( Mikey )

jeff cobb

November 11, 2007

John,
I still remember the first day I saw you, poor Canes fan. Always the
funnyman. While not in my sight, always in my heart and thoughts.

Jeff

Anthony Scottino

November 11, 2007

John,
I still think about all the great laughs we(the guys from Catering & LTT) had every morning. I miss those fun days. I'll still continue to root for Our Miami Hurricanes. We will miss you Johnny.
Tony Scottino(Tripman)

Roger Wood

November 8, 2007

Big John,

Thanks for all the memories over the past 20 years.Although I was out of the state traveling this summer,we talked just days before I left, and we talked of getting together for lunch whan I returned,only God new that 3 days after I got back into town that you would be off on your travels.Until we meet again for that lunch date,no that our Prays are with your family.

Brigitte Rohn

November 6, 2007

Thank you for treating me like I was yours when I was there in July.. You will be missed.. Love you and Miss you!!!

Christina, Ken & Justus Moritz

November 5, 2007

There are no words to express my sadness. Though I am glad you got to be apart of Justus' first days into this world . I (we) miss you Papa J.

Stephanie Stafford

November 3, 2007

My Dear Corbo Family:
May I offer my deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, grandson, nephew, and cousin of the Corbo family.

What a extradinorary young man Johnny was. I had never met such a caring, giving, helpful, and considerate person. If only the rest of the world knew him and could have shared in his life as we have. It's something you want to shout about at the top of a mountain. Johnny is missed by many. Even though Johnny is not with us, I can't help but smile when I think of this kind man. May God guide his young soul to heaven.

Alexandra Corbo

November 2, 2007

Papa I will always love and miss you, but don't worry I am watching your boy for you, and I know you are too. I love you very much papa.

Terry & Teri Frerker

November 2, 2007

You were the lite in your Father's eyes and he spoke of you with much pride and love. There will always be memories from the past that will sustain your family in the times to come.

Justine Wilson

November 2, 2007

John, what a treasure it was to know you! What a marvelous heart you have that you shared with so many people! I wish your family all the best and my family will be thinking of each of you. God Bless.

Patricia Corbo

November 2, 2007

To my Angel, No one will ever know the deep love that I have for you. It will never end. You came to me when I needed strength, and made me see that life does hold good things for us all,no matter what we choose to believe. Please know that Justus, and all of our grandchildren to come, will know how much you love them. I have many promises to keep for you, and although some will be hard, they will be kept. You are forever my love, my life, my world,and I will draw from your strength when I feel life is to hard to bear without you. You are here holding my hand each and every step as I continue my walk along life's path. I lOVE YOU, BLUE

Larry & Sue Stiffler

November 1, 2007

Our deepest sympathy for your family who loved and admired you and the life you lived each and everyday. May the Lord bless and keep you.

Doris Smith

November 1, 2007

I just wanted to say that even though I didn't know you I have heard so much about you from your Dad and Debbie. I send my deepest sympathy to your family and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you all. Love Doris Smith and family
(Debbie Corbo's sister)

Stacy Holmes (Debbie Corbo's Sister)

November 1, 2007

Johnny,
Let me start by saying you are your father's son. The few times that we were able to attend family gatherings together, you were the life of the party even through your most painful days. It is sad to see you go, but brings a peace knowing you are not hurting anymore.

Ed Ludovici

November 1, 2007

To John's family:
May your memories of him comfort you all the days of your lives. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

John; son, father, grandfather, comedic chef

John & Deb Corbo

November 1, 2007

Johnny,
Your personality was like a magnet that attracted so many friends and your attitude was so upbeat, it was contagious. We couldn't help but smile when you were around. You usually had a comment (or two) to brighten up our day. I'll miss our daily talks, but most of all we'll miss having you here with us.
Love,
Dad & Debbie

Adam Corbo

November 1, 2007

Hey dad... I know I have told you this but you were always there when I needed you. I don't think I could have had a better dad than you. Ill take care of everything just like I said, I love you dad.

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