Corcoran, Alice E.
GUILDERLAND — Alice E. (Bee) Corcoran, passed away peacefully at
Kingsway Arms Nursing Home in Schenectady at the age of 101 on July 4, 2021. She was a longtime resident of the Town of Guilderland.
Alice was born in Lebanon Springs, N.Y. She was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Helen (Blake) Bee. She is survived by her sister Frances Carleton of Virginia; and her four children, Michael Corcoran (Dao) of Alaska, Grace Thedinga of Guilderland, Brian Corcoran of Alaska and James Corcoran of Las Vegas. Alice is also survived by two grandchildren, Blake Thedinga (Nicole) and Hans Thedinga; one great-grandchild Holden Thedinga as well as several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Alice will be on Thursday, July 15, at 2 p.m. in the Lynnwood Reformed Church, 3714 Carman Rd., Guilderland. A visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. in the church prior to the service. Interment will follow in the Parkview Cemetery in Schenectady.
Contributions may be made in Alice’s memory to the Lynnwood Reformed
Church, 3714 Carman Rd., Schenectady, NY, 12303.
Arrangements are by the Bond Funeral Home, 1614 Guilderland Ave., Schenectady. To leave a message of condolence and for the full obituary you may go to bondfuneralhome.com. with his job, even spending three years in Lagos, Nigeria, working for Seaboard Corp. who sought him out for the job as foreman over the construction of a flour mill. He loved working there, enjoying its people, their culture, and especially the food! He met and befriended many coworkers from different countries, many of whom he remained in touch with over the years. Upon returning home from Lagos, he brought with him a living memento in the form of an African Gray, Echay, given to him as a gift of friendship, and with whom he shared a special bond for 40 years.
As a young man, and even later in life, Joe was often referred to as Clark Gable, since he had a remarkable resemblance to the late actor. Joe was always an optimist, loved life and lived it to the fullest. Once he retired, he and Patty moved to Ft. Lauderdale, where for 20 years they were truly able to enjoy each other, their many friends, and extended family. Together they enjoyed cruising to the Islands, going to the casinos, (Joe liked his poker tournaments), tailgating at Dolphins games, football Sundays at "Joe and Eileen’s," and then of course there were two-three nights a week of poker with the guys. As time went on, Joe would be the youngest at the card table, at age 85! Joe was young in heart and mind, a forever optimist, and one who embraced life every day. He will always be remembered for his fighting strength and pure will to push through any obstacles he faced.
Joe is survived by his children, Victoria, Lori (Michael Flynn), Jill Blanchard (Thomas), Tracy (Michael Vanrosendael), and Daniel (Christine); his adored grandchildren, Timothy Vanrosendael, Donald White, Kaci White Campbell (Joseph), Rocco Mazzaferro, Cyndi and Kenneth (Victoria) Curione, and several nieces, nephews and dear lifelong friends.
Family and friends are invited to join in a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, July 17, at 9 a.m. in St. Clare’s Church, 1947 Central Ave., Albany. Interment will follow in Memory Gardens, 983 Watervliet-shaker Road, Albany.
Donations in Joe’s memory may be made online to: Society of St. Vincent de Paul. St. Katherine Drexel, Weston Conference, or by mail, to 2501 South Post Rd., Weston, FL 33327.