Thomas Corr of Park Ridge was taken peacefully to God on April 27th 2021. He was born in Erie, Pennsylvania to Thomas and Elizabeth Corr. Growing up in Montclair, New Jersey, he was a beloved brother to his sisters Francis Corr “Tenuto” and Elizabeth “ Betty” Corr.
Tom graduated from Montclair State and Columbia University with a Masters of Education in Teaching. Tom served both in the Korean and Vietnam Wars where he was honorably discharged. Tom began teaching on Long Island but spent most of his career teaching Business at Park Ridge High School beloved by many as a teacher and mentor. Tom played an integral role in placing students with jobs to prepare them for their post high school life.
Tom served as the Commander of the Park Ridge American Legion Post 153 and belonged to the Pearl River John E. Secor American Legion Post 329 in addition to being an active member of the Pearl River Ancient Order of Hibernians.
A devout Catholic his entire life, Tom avidly read books, loved the New York Giants, Boston Red Sox and New York Mets. Most of all Tom enjoyed spending time with family and his two grandsons. Certainly loved by all, Tom could light up any room with his infectious laugh and personality.
Tom is survived by his wonderful family, wife Cheryl, mother in law Adele, daughter Michele, son in Law Frank, and his two grandsons, Christian and Alexander,
Nieces and Nephews Patty, Ricky, Billy, Jeannie, Nick, and Alexa. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that you donate to The American Heart Association. or the Vietnam Veterans Association. A mass will be held at Our Lady of Mercy Church, Park Ridge, NJ at 11:30am, Tuesday, May 4th. The Funeral Mass will be live streamed by going the Our Lady of Mercy website, urolm.org
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