James J. Corkery

Born: Tue., Aug. 22, 1939
Died: Tue., Nov. 26, 2019


Visitation

4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Mon., Dec. 02, 2019
Location: Rocco Funeral Home


Funeral Mass

10:00 AM Tue., Dec. 03, 2019
Location: Immaculate Conception Church


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James J. Corkery
Of Everett, entered into eternal rest on Nov. 26 at age 80. Devoted husband of Diane (Libby). Beloved father of William, Eileen and James, Jr. Son of the late Dr. James R. and Eileen E. (Collins). Brother of Maureen Abate and her husband Dr. Joseph, Dr. Joseph Corkery and his wife Grace, Thomas Corkery and the late Paul Corkery. Cherished grandfather of Margaret, Jennifer and Donald and great-grandfather of James and Alex. Funeral from the Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main St., Everett, Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 9 am. Funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church (Everett) at 10 am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours are Monday 4 to 8pm with complimentary valet parking. In lieu of flowers, donations in James' memory may be made to the Peterson School Scholarship Fund, 25 Montvale Ave., Woburn, MA 01801. Interment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery Everett. James was a Vietnam Army Veteran and a graduate of Wentworth Institute. He was an electrical contractor and worked for both Boston University and the Everett Housing Authority for many years.

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Maureen Abate
   Posted Fri November 29, 2019

BALANCE EASEL SPRAY was sent by Maureen And Joe Abate.

Love, Maureen and Joe


Daniel Saulnier
   Posted Fri November 29, 2019
Dear Diane:
My deepest sympathy is extended to you in the loss of James. God Bless..


Dan

Richard J. Jannino
   Posted Mon December 02, 2019
Diane so very sorry Jim was the best..I hope yo get down today if roads passable..live in Franklin N.H. like 2 hour drive or so..God Bless you and the whole Family..Friend Always Richard J.

Joseph Dorney
   Posted Mon December 02, 2019
Diane & Family

Jim will surely be missed by all. As he was a great teacher to many people at the Everett Housing Authority, and anyone who know him.He will always be in my thoughts.

God Bless he will not be forgotten!

Lucille Abate Lyons
   Posted Mon December 02, 2019
Diane,
My sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of Jimmy. He will surely be missed by all that knew him. May all the memories you’ve shared through the years together be with you now to help you through this very difficult time. Gods blessings to you and your family. Love, Lucille

P.S. Given the snow storm I will not be attending the services, but please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all.