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Corbett, Joseph J.
1946-2020
Joseph James Corbett, 73, was born into life on June 19, 1946 and born into eternal life on May 4, 2020 at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn following a brief illness. Beloved son of late John "Red" and Catherine "Sis" Corbett; devoted husband to Ela Corbett; supportive brother to Jack (Joanne) Corbett, the recently late Patrick Corbett, and to Mary (Ky) Thorp; loving father to Joe (Betsy), Cammie (Dan), Patti "Patunia," and Katie "Kasia;" adoring grandfather to Joey, Kevin, Megan, Richie, Patrick, Owen, Aidan, Grace, and Ava; fond uncle to Sean and Quin (Marcy); caring great uncle to Brayden and Declan; tender Godfather to Brian Cannon; admirable cousin to many; and life changing individual to all his friends.
Joe was an incredible human being whose kind and loving soul will forever live on in the Southside of Chicago. He was born and raised in the Bridgeport/Canaryville area, and later resided in Midway for his last 22 years. He worked for the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation for 34+ years. The Chicago White Sox and Bears were who he always rooted for. He was always willing to lend a helping hand with a smile on his face and will be greatly and deeply missed by all.
Family and friends will gather for a Memorial Mass Saturday, June 19, 2021, 10 a.m., at St. Symphorosa Church, 6135 S. Austin Ave., Chicago, IL.
For those attending services, PLEASE NOTE THAT COVID19 RESTRICTIONS FOR MAXIMUM GATHERING WILL BE OBSERVED: 250 PEOPLE AT CHURCH. MASKS REQUIRED.
Please visit JOSEPH J. CORBETT BOOK OF MEMORIES. To express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, visit www.chapelc.com or facebook.com/funeralmc. Arrangements by McINERNEY CENTRAL CHAPEL, Chicago. For information, (773) 268-0703 or (773) 581-9000.
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Worked with Joe for many years at 52nd and Oakley. He was truly one of the nicest guys I’ve ever met.
To his family my thoughts and prayers are with you. Joe R. I.P. my friend.
Bill Hogan
Friend
June 15, 2021
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