Gilbert Brian Corrigan, Sr., age 60, passed away on March 19, 2021 at AdventHealth in Merriam, KS. He was born at Coco Solo Hospital, Panama Canal Zone on January 17th, 1961. Gil grew up in the Panama Canal Zone and graduated from Balboa High School, Class of 1979. Gil served proudly in the U.S. Navy for six years. He lived most of his adult life in Overland Park.
Gil was well known for his art of cooking. He worked many years at Tanner’s, The American Cafe, KC Masterpiece and Jack Stack BBQ. He loved playing and watching golf. He also loved football, especially the Minnesota Vikings. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Cheryl Lynn Windes Corrigan; two sons, Gilbert Brian Corrigan, Jr. and Andrew Harrison Corrigan of Overland Park, KS; his mother and stepfather, Carol and Burt Mead, Tallahassee, FL; and his father and stepmother, Larry and Didi Corrigan, Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
A remembrance gathering will be held on Monday, March 29th, 2021 from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Roe Park, 10400 Roe Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66207. There will be a Celebration of Life in Tallahassee, FL in the near future. Memorial contributions are suggested to Pit Bulls & Parolees (Villalobos Rescue Center).
