Carl Corona Obituary

Carl B. Corona, a resident of Glen Ellyn, IL for over 50 years, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2011 in his home under the care of hospice. Carol was born April 11, 1921 in Chicago, the son of Bernard and Rose (Guadagni) Corona. Carl's parents immigrated to Chicago from Sora, Frozinone, Italy. Carl is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Phyllis "Pat" (O'Sullivan) Corona; one daughter, Catherine Corona and one son, Joseph M. "Joey" Corona; on sister, Judy Folsom; two brothers-in-law, Robert Kirkpatrick (Lucille) and Terrance O'Sullivan; 3 sisters-in-law, Ethel Corona, Victoria O'Sullivan and Susan Callahan; 26 nieces and nephews; 44 great-nieces and nephews; 23 great-great nieces and nephews and many cousins. Carl was preceded in death by an infant son, Joseph C. Corona and an infant daughter, Maria Louise Corona; on brother, Lawrence Corona (Ethel); two sisters, Norma Dougherty (George) and Marie Glazier (Jack); four brothers-in-law, George Doughtery, Robert Folsom, Jack Glazier and P. Michael O'Sullivan and two nieces, Mary Joan Wheaton (Jim) and Ehrin O'Connell. Carol was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps and graduating from the Air Corps Academy Cadet program at Clemson University. He worked for over 50 years as a General Sales Manager for Ford and General Motors Auto Sales Division in Chicago and surrounding areas. Carl loved unconditionally and enjoyed the simple pleasure of life. He was dearly loved by his family and friends and his wonderful sense of humor brought laughter and joy to all who knew him. Visitation on Thursday, July 14, 2011 from 3:00 - 9:00 P.M. at The Leonard Memorial Home, 565 Duane St., Glen Ellyn, IL. Funeral Mass 10:00 A.M. at St. Petronille Church, 420 Glenwood Ave., Glen Ellyn, IL. Private interment. Memorials would be appreciated to CNS Hospice, 690 E. North Avenue, Carol Stream, IL 60188. Arrangements by Leonard Memorial Home, (630) 469-0032.