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Daniel Corbett Obituary
SCRANTON — Daniel William Corbett Sr., 91, of Scranton, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Andrew J. Corbett and Mary Harkins. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Mangan Corbett; sisters, Mary Kittrick, Helen Senunas, Roberta Fonash, Rita Stevens and Agnes Wallace; and brothers, Thomas and Andrew Corbett. He was a veteran of World War II and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army, April 10, 1946.
He was employed for several years at Mack's Plumbing and Heating, and later at RJ Walker Plumbing and Heating. He was a former member of St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, Wilkes-Barre, and later a member of Christ the King Church in Archbald. He was a devoted Notre Dame football fan, a member of the Notre Dame Club in Archbald and an avid fisherman of the rivers, lakes and oceans.
He is survived by his beloved children, Carol Pawlush and husband, George, of Cheshire, Connecticut, Daniel William Corbett Jr. and fiancee, Dianne Devlin, of Dallas, and Noreen Zadarosni and husband, Michael, of Archbald; six grandchildren, George Pawlush and wife, Hunter, of Waxsaw, North Carolina, Timothy Pawlush, of Cheshire, Connecticut, Christina Slocum and husband, Joshua, of Newport, Rhode Island, Daniel Corbett and wife, Christine, of Swoyersville, Tracy Sauchak and husband, Chris, of Hanover Township, and Anthony Mifka, of Archbald; two great-grandchildren, Maggie and Brady Pawlush, of Waxsaw, North Carolina; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held Wednesday, July 11, from the Louis M. Margotta Funeral Home, 511 Church St., Jessup, with Mass at 9:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Church, Christ the King Parish, Archbald. Interment will be held at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, at a later date. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
The family extends sincere appreciation and heartfelt thanks to the skilled and compassionate staff of The Gino Merli Center for the care they provided.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gino Merli Veteran's Center, 401 Penn Ave., Scranton, PA, 18503-1213; or St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 429 Church St., Archbald, PA, 18403.
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Jane Seesholtz
July 14, 2016
Reenie, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
July 12, 2016
Dear Corbett family, My name is Mary Conaboy. My father was a resident at Gino Merli along with your dad. We often had coffee together and spent many hours chatting and reminiscing
He was a true gentleman and he was especially nice to my father Paul Mahon. Our sympathy to your family. The Mahon and Conaboy Families.
July 12, 2016
Dan, So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. We are forever grateful to men like him who fought in WW II to help secure our freedom.
Larry Spaciano
Robert Shaffer
July 12, 2016
Dan, I was very saddened to read about the passing of your Dad. If I can do anything for you please let me know.
Joe Harkins
July 11, 2016
I'd like to express my deepest condolences to my cousins at the passing of their father, Dan Sr. He and his brothers and sisters were very close to my father and his siblings when they were young during the Great Depression and WWII. They were all part of the "Greatest generation." He was a quiet kind man. God bless him.
Tiffany Danks
July 11, 2016
Corbett Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Corbett's passing. While enjoying some fresh air, he would share with me adventures of earlier days with his wife, Mary. Mr. Corbett was a very special man and I feel privileged knowing him! My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. I know his passing will leave a big gap in everyone's heart. You will be missed dearly by so many Mr. Corbett!
- Gino J. Merli Family
- Tiffany
Linda n Bruce Briggs
July 11, 2016
So sorry for your loss Dan ,keeping you and your family in our prayers....from my lips to Gods ear...Linda n Bruce @ Savoy's Pizza
Patricia Ruggere
July 11, 2016
Carol, Danny, Renee and family
I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Your father was always so great. I know that his passing will leave a big gap in everyone's life. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone at this time.
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