Lifetime Red Bank Resident, Jack Corcoran, Dies at 76

Lifetime Red Bank resident John "Jack" Thomas Corcoran died peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 17. He was 76.

Born in Red Bank to Mary and Thomas Corcoran, Jack attended St. James Grammar School and Red Bank Catholic High School. He was a member of the RBC Caseys' 1955 basketball team, leading it in scoring and earning All-Shore and All-State Honors. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in 1959 and employed by the U.S. Postal Service in Middletown until retiring in 2001.

In 1992, Jack brought the Most Excellent Way Ministries (M.E.W.) to Monmouth County from California. M.E.W. provides Christian solutions for addiction and other life problems to those who are in need. What started as a small group meeting at a local school spread through the state, where more 100 meetings are held now.

Jack was known as a devoted brother, husband, father, grandfather and uncle who had a heart for the less fortunate.

He is survived by: his loving wife of 52 years, Trudy; and his children, Debra (Corcoran) and husband Jon Moren, of Middletown, Michael and Kimberly Corcoran, of Lincroft, Carol (Corcoran) and husband David Killeen of Tallahassee, FL; eight grandchildren, Justin and Christopher Moren, Meghan and Caroline Corcoran, and Daniel, Thomas, Michael and Paul Killeen; his sister, Margaret Tulibacki, of Mrytle Beach, SC, and brother, William "Billy" Corcoran, of West Covena, CA.

Jack will forever live in the hearts of his family, friends and those touched by his ministry: "Arise and shine for my glory will be seen upon you — your radiance will attract my people and your hearts will swell with joy."

Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, at the John E. Day Funeral Home, 85 Riverside Ave., Red Bank. A Mass is slated for 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, Bridge Avenue, Red Bank. It will be followed by the interment at the Fair View Cemetery in Middletown.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to benefit the Most Excellent Way c/o The Salvation Army, 605 Asbury Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712.

* Obituary provided by John E. Day Funeral Home.