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Edward Joseph “Topper” Corcoran

September 22, 1939 - July 5, 2017
Visitation
D'Anjolell-Barone Memorial Home
908 S. Providence Rd.
Wallingford, PA 19078
Saturday 7/15, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Service
D'Anjolell-Barone Memorial Home
908 S. Providence Rd.
Wallingford, PA 19078
Saturday 7/15, 12:30 pm

CORCORANEdward Joseph “Topper”, age 77, of Folsom PA on July 5, 2017.Beloved husband of the late Ann (nee Brennan) and loving father of William (Mary), Kevin (Jeanne) and Christopher (Margie). Also survived by his 6 grandchildren; Ashley, Kerri, Billy, Tristan, Erin and Annie and 2 great-grandchildren; Thomas and Blake and his cousins, Sandy Anderson andContinue Reading

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Steven Maloney left a message on July 20, 2017:
Sorry for your loss. I may have visited Toppers Bar a few times with my brother Dave "Reds" Maloney. I am unsure if I was 21 at the time but things were very different back in the '70's. Eddystone was a warm, fun place to be and I liked being part of the community until we moved to Media. I guess that was the good old days and I was better to have known Topper. .
left a message on July 18, 2017:
To The Corcoran Family. Prayerfully wishing you and your family God's continue blessings during this grieving time and always.

Bill Bradshaw
Sun Village Reunion Community
Lou Johnson left a message on July 16, 2017:
To the Corcoran family, I was very sorry to hear about the passing of Topper. He was a good man and my first coach in the Eddystone Basketball League. I learned alot while playing for him and used alot of what he taught me when I later became a coach myself. Rest in peace Topper.
left a message on July 16, 2017:
Topper was a classmate at EHS,Class'57.
He was always ( as noted in so many comments already) genuinely himself...
reliable, friendly and a joy to know.
Sincere sympathy and many prayers are extended for the Corcoran family in your
loss. May God comfort you all and give you peace in your many fond memories.
Kathy King Prince
Draper VA
Jerry R. Lewis left a message on July 15, 2017:
Bill, Chris,Kevin, and family,
My condolences to you and yours, Your Dad was an inspiration to me when I was attending Eddystone; as I moved to the ranks of School Principal and District Administrator for the Ridley School District, I could ALWAYs rely on Topper for advice...he did so much for so many! Dr. Jerry R. Lewis, retired Professor, Northern Arizona U. and Arizona State. God Bless You All and Topper, Rest in Peace, My Brother!
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Frank Lojewski left a message on July 14, 2017:
Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to Topper and all of his extended friends and family. I think we can all relate to the genuine ways that Topper positively impacted each of our lives! Among so many of our favorite gifts, I especially appreciated the way he could use any situation to enhance more positive relationships, and simply find the good in everyone...
"May God always bless Topper and each of our lives that he has so kindly touched." Thank you!
Gina Giampalmi left a message on July 14, 2017:
Dear Bill & Family,
It's Gina Giampalmi (Mesko) from Widener U Engineering. I just happened to be paging through obits on this site and when I saw Topper Corcoran and saw his face, I knew immediately it was your dad because you look just like him. Just wanted to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your dear dad. Quite a man who was loved by many. God bless you!
Marc Albero left a message on July 14, 2017:
Very sorry for the loss of this great man. I mainly knew Topper from work at Foamex and he was very supportive of a fresh kid from college getting his ears wet understanding the job and helping us make better products for our customers. His nature of working with everyone at the plant was amazing - he was extremely well respected and EVERYONE would seek him for his opinion and counsel as he had already been through a number of battles.
Rest in Peace Topper
Marguerite Zimath left a message on July 14, 2017:
Topper was a great parent, gentleman, and good to the people in Eddystone, and everyone he came in contact. He will be sorely missed by many friends. EHS '53
Tracy Benson left a message on July 13, 2017:
Topper touched everyone he came in contact with..He will be missed
Marc Mancini left a message on July 12, 2017:
God bless you Top. A great loss for all. My sincere condolences to all the Corcoran family.
Dana (Babicki) Callahan left a message on July 12, 2017:
Topper was the coach of mine and my brother Michaels basketball team in Eddystone. We played for Bills Bar s long time ago. He was an awesome person. RIP Topper!!! Tons of memories from living in Eddystone!!
Rosemary Begley left a message on July 11, 2017:
Rest In Peace my friend, you will truly be missed. My condolences to the Corcoran Family..
WILLIAM HARRIS left a message on July 11, 2017:
GREAT MAN WHO ALWAYS PUT KIDS AND THE COMMUNITY FIRST BEFORE HIMSELF. A VERY TOUGH LOST BECAUSE HE MADA AN IMPACT
WILLIAM HARRIS left a message on July 11, 2017:
Brad Thomas left a message on July 11, 2017:
Sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Mike McGrath left a message on July 11, 2017:
Prayers and thoughts go out to the Corcoran family at this time.
We always had great respect for Topper, whether it was coaching against him physically on the softball field or coaching against one of his Topper's teams.
A bit before our time, but obviously a GREAT athlete in his time.
You will be missed.

Mike & Dawn McGrath
Joe (Jambox) Hastings left a message on July 10, 2017:
My deepest condolences to Bill, Kevin, Chris and all your families. May God bless you all at this difficult time, but take solace in knowing you are not alone in grief. Topper touched so many lives. So many great memories to keep his spirit alive forever. RIP Topper, may the road rise up to meet you. Until we meet again.
left a message on July 10, 2017:
So sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you.
Shari Mancuso Lybrink
Bob DeFino left a message on July 10, 2017:
To a dear friend and basketball buddy RIP Topper.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Michael Iannacci left a message on July 10, 2017:
Throughout our lives, there are those who help to shape the person we are to become. Topper was one of those people for me. He was my first coach and I won my only championship in the Eddystone Boro Rec Basketball League as a member of the Chester Pike Honda County Cycle Center team. I had the priviledge to serve as a member of the Recreation Committee that he directed. His life and legacy will live on as we share stories of the great things that he did. To Bill, Kevin and Chris and all who loved him, my prayers of strength and thoughts are with you each and your loved ones. May he rest in peace.
Trish Phillips left a message on July 9, 2017:
Our sincere sympathy to the Corcoran Family at this difficult time. Topper was a great man. He inspired everyone he met with positive comments or thoughts of encouragement. Recently, he was helpful to me with the passing of my father. I will remember the great memories of Topper from the Chester Biddy League and Ridley Area Little League. His fine sense of humor and teasing that made children happy and laugh. More recently I communicated through texting, and I tried to keep him up on all the ball games. I kissed him goodbye last Saturday, but he will never be forgotten.
Trish(Gill), Chop, Tim, Brendan, and Joey Phillips
left a message on July 9, 2017:
To my E.H.S. Friend in heaven. You were truly deserving of the name "Mr. Eddystone." It was an honor to be reared a "Red & Blue Sports Stoner" with special athletes like our "Topper." Eddystone Forever!
Bob Gaskell, Fenwick Island, Delaware
bobgaskell23@gmail.com
Jim & Jack Mooney left a message on July 9, 2017:
RIP Topper. Our family had the good fortune to live next door to Topper, Ann, Bill, Kevin and Chris as close friends as well as the best neighbors anyone could have. Topper's love, respect for others made him a terrific Dad, husband and friend. We will miss him greatly . Our deepest sympathies to his sons and their families.
Cheryl, Bill, Glenn and Ben Davis left a message on July 9, 2017:
Dear Bill, Kevin, Chris and the entire Corcoran Family, Our deepest condolences to you all. Topper truly exhibited all the fine qualities that others have written about in their comments. He had a special knack for making others feel better about whatever was bothering them and he made others feel good about themselves. His gentle manner always worked! May the perpetual light shine upon him and may all of you experience less sadness by remembering all the great times that happened in your family because of both your Mom and your Dad!
Harry and Susan Ardes left a message on July 9, 2017:
Our condolences to the Corcoran Family! We have many good memories of Topper and are glad to have them! RIP Topper


Harry and Susan Ardes
Joyce left a message on July 9, 2017:
Len&Peg Romansky left a message on July 8, 2017:
What a great person. He always made us feel like family when we were At Topper's. Ann and him and the boys were the best.
Lew Jones left a message on July 8, 2017:
RIP Topper
Gina DiMatteo left a message on July 8, 2017:
I have so many fond memories of growing up across the street from Topper and Ann. I am sure they are up in heaven today, hopefully with my dad, laughing about old times and smiling down on us all!!!
JoAnne Keough left a message on July 8, 2017:
so sorry to hear about Topper,,,I grew up in Eddystone and was one of his neighbors...Prayers to his family_Keough family
Les Schafer left a message on July 8, 2017:
My sympathies to the Corcoran Family. Top was an old acquaintance who always had a great smile and a good to see you for all. He will be missed by many. Rest peacefully Topper.
Judith Hellinger,Boyles left a message on July 8, 2017:
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. His family was great neighbors and his sister my best friend........RIP.
Nick left a message on July 7, 2017:
In my journey through life I have had an opportunity to meet many people. When I met Tip-Top I met a great teammate, business partner, and even greater friend. You can't bring back yesterday, but the fond memories of Topper will always remain. To steal a line: Top, "THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES!"
Melissa Desio (Millison) left a message on July 7, 2017:
What a great man. Fond memories of Tooper .
Beverly Trosley left a message on July 7, 2017:
So sad to learn of the passing of Mr. Eddystone, who raised 3 fine boys and was involved in everything he possibly could be. Deep condolences are offered to his family as they grieve the passing of such a congenial man. He surely will be missed by all whose lives he touched.
Bev and Mike
Trina Ieradi left a message on July 7, 2017:
Thank you Topper for all you have done for us while growing up in Eddystone. People like you have made my childhood experience truly memorable. You will never be forgotten. God Bless.
Maryanne Lavaique (Keller) left a message on July 7, 2017:
Topper was one of our crowd when we were teens. He was always the life of the party, he was a gentleman, a great listener and a really good friend when you needed one. Rest in paradise Topper - even though we did not see each other a lot after those years, you were always a wonderful memory of my youth. Love, Maryanne
John Snyder Jr. left a message on July 7, 2017:
So sorry to hear of Topper's passing. He was truly one of the coolest people I've ever met.
Tracey Cowan left a message on July 7, 2017:
We are so sorry to hear about Topper. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by many. Love, Connie and Tracey Cowan
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Bill Watson left a message on July 7, 2017:
So sorry to hear about Topper. A great competitor and a great guy. I'll always remember the letters he wrote to me when I was in Vietnam. RIP Top. A true gentleman. Condolences to the family.
Karen Pinnock-Brennan left a message on July 7, 2017:
Never to be forgotten! Love and condolences to the entire family! <3
G R left a message on July 7, 2017:
Billy, Kevin, Chris

Your dad was a very special person. Mr. Eddystone is very fitting. He will be greatly missed.
Danjolell Memorial Homes and Crematory left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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