Leaves behind legacy of love, laughter, friendship
Published August 20, 2020
NORTH READING — John Patrick “Jack” Corcoran, 83, of North Reading, formerly of Malden and Somerville, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Thursday, August 13, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.
He was the beloved husband of Anne (Doyle) Corcoran for 56 years. And the loving father of Julie Anne Corcoran of the Virgin Islands, Noreen Goodreau and her husband Robert of North Reading and the late Christopher John Corcoran. He was the cherished grandfather of Rachel, Emma and Hanna Goodreau.
Born in 1937 to the late Michael Corcoran and Mary (O’Toole) Corcoran, Jack was the dear brother of Mary Chemelli and her husband William of Belmont, Thomas Corcoran and his wife Shelley of Saugus, and the late Joseph Corcoran and Austin “Vinnie” Corcoran.
Jack was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a lifetime member of the Somerville City Club. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Vietnam era from February 1960 to June 1964. Jack was a retired longtime employee of MIT. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter and friendship.
Due to the current pandemic, a private graveside service will be held. When conditions permit, a Celebration of Life Mass will be held at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack’s memory to the Bread of Life, 54 Eastern Ave., Malden, MA 02148. Arrangements by the Cota Funeral Home, 335 Park St., North Reading. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.cotafuneralhomes.com.
