Obituary of Michael McCorry

Michael James McCorry, a loving husband, father, son, and brother passed away after a long battle with cancer on Tuesday afternoon, March 25, 2014 at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He was 62 years old. Michael was born in Cambridge. He grew up in Medford and was a graduate of Medford Vocational High School. He served in the Air Force for 4 years during the Vietnam War. He held the rank of Sergeant and spent a year stationed in Thailand. He was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Air Force Medal. After the service, Michael worked as a printer for a number of companies. Michael embraced life. He was always optimistic and worked to overcome the challenges he encountered in his life. He was involved in 12 Step Program Groups for over 20 years and dedicated his time helping others who needed support and encouragement. He was part of the St. Basil’s Prison Ministry at Bridgewater State Prison and an advocate for over 20 years in the Second Offenders Program. Michael understood that we all have times of struggle and that a helping hand is needed to get back on course to live a better and more meaningful life. During his many years of sponsorship he has given back to countless men and women, helping them on their journey to regain their self-esteem and to receive the same gift in return. Michael’s life revolved around his family. He was fun, adventurous and a caring husband, Dad, brother, and uncle. He loved driving his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He loved the sun and took extended vacations to Cancun and the Bahamas with family. He taught his children to swim, snorkel, search for beach treasures. He had a warm and inviting personality and he was very comfortable with who he was and what God had planned for him. In his later years he was blessed to be a “Stay at Home Dad” for his daughter Paige. He spent every day with her and volunteered weekly in her classroom at Memorial School. Michael’s passing at such a young age is very difficult to accept for all those who loved him, but he has left them all with endless memories filled with laughter, love and a spirit to live life fully. Michael was the devoted husband of Roxanne (Pleace). He was the loving father of Michael, Jr. of Burlington, Patrick of Dorchester, and Paige of Burlington. He was the son of Patricia of Medford and the late James. He was the brother of Pat McCorry & her husband Ron Herzberg of Plymouth, Gail Driskill & her husband David of Rockville, MD, Jim & his wife Carole of Marshfield, Diane of Nassau, Bahamas, and Kathleen Moge McCorry of Haverhill. Michael was also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral from the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St., BURLINGTON (exit 34 off Rt. 128/95, Woburn side) on Saturday, March 29 at 9 a.m. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret’s Church, 111 Winn St., Burlington at 10 a.m. Visiting hours Friday from 4-8 p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. The Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Michael’s name may be made to the Burlington HS scholarship “Think Big 5K”, attn: Christine Gagen, 10 Hawks Ridge Rd, Billerica, MA 01862 or www.yankeetiming.com/websites/2014/thinkbig5k/.