City Council June 17th, 2020
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Joseph James Corbett has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 73 to his eternal reward; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Patrick D. Thompson, Alderman of the 11th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Joseph James Corbett, Beloved son of late John "Red" and Catherine "Sis" Corbett; devoted husband to Ela Corbett; supportive brother to Jack (Joanne) Corbett, the recently late Patrick Corbett, and to Mary (Ky) Thorp; loving father to Joe (Betsy), Cammie (Dan), Patti "Patunia," and Katie "Kasia;" adoring grandfather to Joey, Kevin, Megan, Richie, Patrick, Owen, Aidan, Grace, and Ava; fond uncle to Sean and Quin (Marcy); caring great uncle to Brayden and Declan; tender Godfather to Brian Cannon; admirable cousin to many; and life changing individual to all his friends; and
WHEREAS, Joe was an incredible human being who's kind and loving soul will forever live on in the Southside of Chicago; He was born and raised in the Bridgeport/Canaryville area, and later resided in Midway for his last 22 years; He worked for the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation for 34+ years; The Chicago White Sox and Bears were who he always rooted for; He was always willing to lend a helping hand with a smile on his face and will be greatly and deeply missed by all; and
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members ofthe City Council ofthe City of Chicago gathered here this seventeenth of June 2020, do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Joseph James Corbett and extend to his family and friends our deepest sympathy; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Joseph James Corbett.
Patrick D. Thompson Alderman, 11th Ward