Corey was known for his infectious smile, amazing sense of humor, and plethora of talents. At an early age, he developed a passion for learning and music, which he carried with him throughout his entire life.
He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Camden, NJ in 1990. Later, he achieved his Associates degree in Computer Science at Camden County Community College, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Computing and Informatics at Rowan University.
But Corey was a true artist that was determined to incorporate music in everything he could. He was a singer, songwriter, music producer, musician, actor, and performer. After being involved in several singing groups, he eventually broke out as a songwriter for several mainstream artists including Musiq Soulchild, Miguel, Jahiem, Chris Brown, Ashanti, and South Korean superstar, Hyolyn. Corey co-owned a music production company called Megawattz Entertainment with his best friend and business partner Kairi Guinn. They were also associated with The Lab Ratz, another music production company. Together they are affiliated with 4 gold and platinum selling projects. Some of the most successful tracks they are involved in are B.U.D.D.Y., Love Like This, Someone, and Lullaby, to name a few. Corey acted in major films such as Annapolis, Lady in The Water, and The Happening.
He worked extremely hard in his life to achieve his dreams and never gave up. He pushed himself, his children, family, friends, and countless others to strive for success and persevere.
Corey is survived by his life partner Elizabeth Rivera, his children Natasha Church, Kassandra Church, Kameelah Church, and Kamaal Church, his step-daughters Christina Santiago, Samantha Young, and Briel Mitchell, his grandchildren Avery Lewis, Aaliyah Rodriguez, Noah Rodriguez, and Jeremiah Rodriguez, his father Pennell Church, his brother Michael Church, as well as nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.
Corey was loved and respected by so many people. He loved to travel, be in nature, and read books. He was compassionate, funny, kind, loving, intelligent, had a regal personality, and a smile that could light up a room. He will be missed dearly and live in glory in the hearts and minds of all who cherished him.
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