Kenneth P. Corrigan BRONX, New York Obituary

Kenneth P. Corrigan

Kenneth Patrick Corrigan, 74, died peacefully on February 23, 2016 following a valiant battle with cancer. <br><br>He leaves his beloved wife of 51 years, Carmen (Leon); his son, Kenneth; his son, Kevin and his wife, Beth; his brother, Jack and his wife Mary; his sister Ann Mullin and her husband Joe; nieces and nephews, Jean, Linda, Brian and Jennifer; his grandchildren, Shane, Sadie and Ryan; and many, many dear friends. <br><br>He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Rose (Smyth) Corrigan of Counties Meath and Cavan, Ireland and his nephew, Jackie. <br><br>Born and raised in New York on August 24, 1941, he was a lifelong and proud resident of the Bronx.<br><br>In his early years, Ken was a great baseball player, cowboy-in-training and daredevil, giving his parents many frights. After graduating from high school in 1959, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps, 2nd Marine Division where he served aboard the USS Valley Forge CV-45. He met his wife Carmen in Jacksonville, Florida and they married in 1965 at St. Luke's Church. While taking college courses, he began a career advising in computer technical services. In 1980 he opened his own business with his two partners, Steve DiLorenzo and Rocco Zappia, called Auburn Technical Group. <br><br>Ken was always impeccably dressed, was an avid runner and fitness enthusiast. His neighbors always marveled at how he always looked as crisp and smart when he returned home as when he left in the morning. More than anyone, Ken was a fierce and loyal friend to so many. He was a great uniter and loved checking in with friends from every facet of his life. <br><br>Ken was an amazingly positive person, especially in the face of his illness, and always looked for the good in people. He was an adored brother and uncle to his tight-knit family and was affectionately called "Uncle-Daddy" because he was so involved with their lives. Many friends of the next generation also called him "Uncle Ken" because he took such an interest in their lives. <br><br>Visitation will be at John J. Fox and Sons, 203 E. 201st. Street on Sunday, 2/28, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral mass will be at St. Brendan's Church, E. 207th St. Monday, 2/29, at 10:45 a.m. Internment will follow at St. Raymond's Cemetery.<br><br>Please send donations in lieu of flowers to the American Cancer Society or Wounded Warriors Project.<br><br><br><br><br><br>
August 24, 1941 - February 23, 201608/24/194102/23/2016
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Kenneth Patrick Corrigan, 74, died peacefully on February 23, 2016 following a valiant battle with cancer.

He leaves his beloved wife of 51 years, Carmen (Leon); his son, Kenneth; his son, Kevin and his wife, Beth; his brother, Jack and his wife Mary; his sister Ann Mullin and her husband Joe; nieces and nephews, Jean, Linda, Brian and Jennifer; his grandchildren, Shane, Sadie and Ryan; and many, many dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Rose (Smyth) Corrigan of Counties Meath and Cavan, Ireland and his nephew, Jackie.

Born and raised in New York on August 24, 1941, he was a lifelong and proud resident of the Bronx.

In his early years, Ken was a great baseball player, cowboy-in-training and daredevil, giving his parents many frights. After graduating from high school in 1959, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps, 2nd Marine Division where he served aboard the USS Valley Forge CV-45. He met his wife Carmen in Jacksonville, Florida and they married in 1965 at St. Luke's Church. While taking college courses, he began a career advising in computer technical services. In 1980 he opened his own business with his two partners, Steve DiLorenzo and Rocco Zappia, called Auburn Technical Group.

Ken was always impeccably dressed, was an avid runner and fitness enthusiast. His neighbors always marveled at how he always looked as crisp and smart when he returned home as when he left in the morning. More than anyone, Ken was a fierce and loyal friend to so many. He was a great uniter and loved checking in with friends from every facet of his life.

Ken was an amazingly positive person, especially in the face of his illness, and always looked for the good in people. He was an adored brother and uncle to his tight-knit family and was affectionately called "Uncle-Daddy" because he was so involved with their lives. Many friends of the next generation also called him "Uncle Ken" because he took such an interest in their lives.

Visitation will be at John J. Fox and Sons, 203 E. 201st. Street on Sunday, 2/28, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral mass will be at St. Brendan's Church, E. 207th St. Monday, 2/29, at 10:45 a.m. Internment will follow at St. Raymond's Cemetery.

Please send donations in lieu of flowers to the American Cancer Society or Wounded Warriors Project.





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Feb
28
First Visitation
Sunday, February 28 2016
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
John J. Fox & Sons Inc.
203 East 201st Street
BRONX, NY 10458
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28
Second Visitation
Sunday, February 28 2016
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
John J. Fox & Sons Inc.
203 East 201st Street
BRONX, NY 10458
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Feb
29
Service
Monday, February 29 2016
11:00 AM
St. Brendan's Church
333 E. 206th Street
Bronx, NY 10467
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