Paid Notice: Thomas J. Corbey died peacefully at his home in Springs on Fridaym May 30th with his daughters and grandchildren by his side. He was 73.
Born in East Hampton, NY on July 21, 1953 to Fanny & William Corbey, Thomas grew up on Three Mile Harbor. He was the meaning of a Bonacker. As part of the Round Swamp Lesters family Thomas ran around the Round Swamp Farm as a child. Hunting and fishing with cousins around the area would become his passion he would carry through life. He attended school in East Hampton and graduated from East Hampton High School as part of the Class of 1972. In the 70s Thomas joined both the East Hampton Ambulance Association & East Hampton Fire Department. Though his time in the East Hampton Ambulance would be short he remained in the East Hampton Fire Department for over 20 years. He started in company #2 and switched to company #3 where he would become a respected council member. He was married to Patricia Cangiolosi April 16, 1977, and they had three daughters (Rose, Jennifer & Kelly).
Thomas was a pinnacle to the East Hampton Life as he became a member of the custodial staff of the East Hampton School district starting in 1980s to 2019 when he retired. He was the face everyone knew around John Marshall Elementary School. Friendly loving custodian ready to help anyone and everyone regardless of age. Most children remember Thomas as the Milk Man during lunch.
Thomas worked nights at King Kullen in Bridgehampton in the produce department starting in late 1990s until his retirement in 2019. If you had a question about any veggies, he knew exactly what to tell you. Thomas was the finest kind to which his coworkers and friends would say. Thomass’ kindness stretched beyond by spending his time at the local food Pantry at Hampton Church in Wainscott. He was devoted to making sure everyone got enough when they came to the food pantry. Thomas was deeply committed to his Christian Faith making it a point to attend service on Sundays. Thomas loved history and interacting with anyone he met.
Thomas was diagnosed in 2022 with liver cancer, which he fought brilliantly. Never complaining about any treatment or trip to the city to Sloan Kettering. A bright smile on his face and his lucky green Maidstone Club shirt was all he needed. Thomas was released to hospice care following time spent in Southampton Hospital to which he succumbed peacefully to his disease.
He was predeceased by his wife of 45 years in January of 2022.
Thomas was exceptionally devoted to his children and grandchildren, speaking regularly about them to anyone. Thomas is survived by his three daughters Rose, Jennifer and Kelly, and son in law Dario, and seven grandchildren (Yeymi, Tatiana, Hailey, Andrea, Megan, Nicholas, and Dylan).
Visiting Hours will be held on Friday, June 6 from 2:00 – 4:00PM and 7:00 to 9:00PM at Yardley & Pino Funeral Home, 94 Pantigo Road, East Hampton, NY. A church service will be held on Saturday, June 7 at 11:00am, Hamptons Church 69 Industrial Rd, Wainscott followed by graveside service at Round Swamp Cemetery in East Hampton, NY.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Hamptons Church Food Pantry. www.Hamptonschurch.org
