MORRIS JOSEPH CORONA of League City was born in Birmingham, AL Oct. 24, 1922 and passed away April 30, 2014. He was 91 years young. His family had immigrated from Bisacquino, Sicily. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in League City.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army as a member of the Military Police and was stationed in the Philippines during World War II. He was honorably discharged in 1946.

He married Congetta Tunello, his wife of over 50 years, Dec. 18, 1946. They raised 4 children, Larry (Marty) Corona, Nancy (Jimmy) Adcock, Deborah (Lloyd) Prange, and Loretta (Matt) Leighton. They have 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Corona was a member of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters Union for over 40 years. His family had strong union ties as his brother, Joe Corona, and nephew, Steve Tunello, each served as president of the Steelworkers Union in Birmingham, AL.

In 1989 he joined the League City Lions Club to serve his community. He especially loved working with the Special Education students at the Annual Village Fair. He earned the Melvin T. Jones Fellowship Award, the highest award in Lionism.

His loving compassion for others led him to volunteer feeding the homeless and distributing food and clothing with Brown Bag Ministries in Galveston County. He was known as "Paw Paw."

After he retired he enjoyed playing golf with friends and family. He served for many years as a Marshall at the South Shore Harbour Country Club Golf Course. There he became a member of a golf team named "The Marshalls."

He was preceded in death by his parents, Salvatore (Sam) and Rosalee (Lilli) Gioia Corona, wife, Congetta Tunello Corona, brothers, Joe and Mickey Corona, and sister, Vita Corona Fowler.

Viewing: Tuesday, May 6: Family: 8:30am; Friends: 9-10am at Forest Park East, 21620 Gulf Fwy, Webster, TX 77598. Service and stories: 10-11:15am.

Gravesite VFW Ceremony: 1:45pm at Houston National Cemetery, Shelter A, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77038.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 1, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Morris Corona

16 Entries

Melba Colca

May 8, 2014

So sorry for the loss of your father and thinking of his loved ones during this difficult time. I am writing this for my cousin Rose Kathryn Colca Mulvaney of Houston, who was saddened to hear of his passing. Morris and Congetta were her godparents.

May 7, 2014

May the hearer of prayer grant comfort, courage, strength, and peace at this time of sorrow. You have my deepest sympathy. Psalms 65:2
Sincerely,
Janice

penny Warren

May 6, 2014

I enjoyed taking care of him when he was in hospital in Alabama.. His sons many. Football outfits were alwY entertaining to see.. He was a nice character who touched lives... Rest in peace mr corona...

May 6, 2014

May God grant him eternal rest. He was a good man I will never forget him calling and his pranks. May God give you all strength during this time . Love and Prayers Mary Rose Contorno.

Angela

May 5, 2014

Sorry to hear of the lost of Mr. Corona. The Bible tells us “Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you.”. One of the principal ways to draw close to God is thorough prayer. Do not underestimate its value!

Kim Ball

May 5, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Corona was a wonderful man. My time as his his home health nurse was very special and I loved coming to visit him. I always saved his visits for the last of the day so I could spend more time with him. He always had a wonderful smile and a loving heart.

May 5, 2014

I am so very sorry for your loss. Please be assured that God knows your pain and will comfort you in your time of need. 1 Pet. 5:7

Sherry Bastien

May 5, 2014

Your family is the dearest, kindest and most compassionate people I have ever had the privilege to know. I know his life was filled with your love. May the comfort of God help your family during this difficult time.

Fran

May 5, 2014

I am so sorry for the loss of your dear love one. May the Corona family draw comfort from God during this time of grief...psalms 55:22

C. Boykins

May 5, 2014

Our prayers are with the family at this difficult time. The bible can give us comfort. Acts 15:24

May 5, 2014

My sympathy to your family during this time of grief.

Ann

May 5, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the Corona family in the loss of your loved one. May God grant you peace during your grief. Rm. 15:33

League City LIONS Club

May 4, 2014

Funeral for Morris Corona is this Tuesday, May 6th at Dignitary Funeral Home on I-45 in Webster at 9 AM. Burial services will follow at 1:45pm at Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Houston. Larry and family request that instead of flowers, donate to the League City Lions Endowment for the Texas Lions Camp. http://www.lionscamp.com/Donations.html

Tony Tortorich, Jr.

May 3, 2014

Your memories will live on forever in our hearts.

Anthony "Tony" Tortorich, Jr.
Sera (Tortorich) Boese
Rosalie ( Tortorich ) Boudraux
our mother : Annie ( Caronia ) Tortorich

Lloyd & Deb Prange

May 3, 2014

To a wonderful husband & Dad. We love you very much and wish you eternal peace with Mother & family.

Love Deb, Lloyd, Amy, Adam, Shannon & all the grandchildren

Glenn & Donna Jo Walling

May 2, 2014

Although we are not going to be able to make it for the funeral, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He was a very special Uncle who will always be remembered. He was loved by everyone. May he rest in peace with the family. We all know we will see him again. May God Bless each and everyone of you during this difficult time.We Love You All.

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