Corey grew up in Gobles, Michigan. He attended Gobles High School and played football, basketball, and baseball. Corey had an unmatched energy and work ethic. He began working for Ford Motor Company in 2008 and held a bevy of second and third jobs to provide for his children over the years.
Corey was a people-person to the fullest extent. He made a positive impact on so many lives. He had a contagious smile and vivid blue eyes that were just as unforgettable as his warm and jovial demeanor. To him, a stranger was a friend he hadn’t met yet. He could fit into any crowd. His inclusive and genuine personality made people feel seen, heard and understood. He was always positive, uplifting, and down to earth. Corey was truly one of a kind. His heart was as big as they come. His greatest loves were God, his children, and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He was an effortless cultivator of laughter, the biggest smiles and the best memories.
Corey is preceded in death by his mother Suzanne Michelle Vanatti (Dyer), John Healy (stepfather), and grandparents Bernie and Lonita Campbell.
Corey is survived by his three amazing children Teegan Suzanne Vanatti, 11 (Mother-Kellie Robison), Caden Eugene Vanatti, 5 and Cash Alan Vanatti, 2 (Mother-Tiffany Shaw); Arthur Vanatti (father); Siblings: Marcus White, Stacy Cannon, Jonathan (Mindy) Healy, Frannie Shea, Brett Vanatti, and Angela Healy; Aunts and Uncles Danny (Darlene) Dyer, Laurie Coker, Tony Wilkins, Nick Wilkins, and Joey Wilkins; multiple nieces and nephews; and Grandparents George and Patricia Wilkins.
Memorial Services will be held at Journey Family Church, 407 S State St, Gobles, MI 49055 at 11:00am on Saturday February 13, 2021. A second service will be held at 242 Community Church, 648 S Wagner Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 on Monday February 15, 2021 at 6:00pm. A celebration of Corey’s life will be arranged at a later date.
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