Son of Jose Crisanto Corona and Veronica Albena (Hughes) Corona, husband of Theodolinde Genevieve (Popko) Corona, and brother to Carlos and Joseph - all predeceased. Surviving are son and daughters, John Corona, Mary Beall (Mark) and Karen Docktor (David); grandchildren; Sean Eagan, Michael Eagan and Catherine Beall; and several cherished nieces, nephews and many dear cousins in Mexico. Mr. Corona was a recent resident of Charlotte, NC - having lived most of his life in South Bend, IN. After high school (John Adams in South Bend) he served in the navy stationed at both the Great Lakes Naval Base north of Chicago, and the San Diego Naval Base, and later attended the University of Notre Dame. Mr. Corona (Milt) made his living in sales for Bankers Life Insurance, Combined Insurance, Fisher Brothers and Stanz Cheese. Milt developed a love of golf while still in high school - playing the game well into his 80’s.
A member of Saint Thérèse - Little Flower Catholic Church in South Bend, IN since 1958, he was active in Cursillo, Food for Families, the church choir, Pastoral and Financial Councils and other volunteer activities when his time was requested. In retirement, he delivered Meals-on-Wheels, played golf regularly and attended courses provided through Forever Learning.
Memorial Mass will be Celebrated 11:00 AM Monday, March 12th at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 8451 Idlewild Road, Charlotte, NC 28227.
Arrangements by McEwen Funeral Service - Mint Hill Chapel, 7428 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227 (704-545-4864). Condolences may be offered at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.
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