Patrick John Corcoran Sr., 65, of Milford, CT, passed away peacefully at New York Presbyterian Hospital on December 28, 2025, surrounded by his wife, children, son-in-law, siblings, in-laws, and nieces and nephews. 

Born on May 9th, 1960, in Jamaica, Queens, NY, to Donald and Joan Corcoran, Patrick grew up in Massapequa, Long Island, with a mischievous spirit and a love for lacrosse, football, fishing, and boating. Patrick graduated from St. John the Baptist High School in West Islip in 1978, where he was an accomplished lacrosse and football player. He would then go on to play lacrosse at Boston College where he received his undergraduate degree in 1982, later earning his Juris Doctor from St. John’s University in Queens, New York City in 1990 where he made Law Review. Patrick dedicated 35 years to his career as an attorney, spanning many different firms and industries, which brought him such fulfillment and pride. He ended his career as a partner at Ryan Ryan and Deluca Law Firm.

Patrick’s love for lacrosse continued post-college where he played for the Chicago Lacrosse Club and the New York Athletic Club, making lifelong friends along the way. Patrick was not just a player himself, but a natural leader, dedicated coach, and referee. He continued to referee at the youth and high school level up until his passing. He wanted to bring his love of lacrosse to his hometown and was one of the original co-founders of Stratford Youth Lacrosse along with his dear friend Tom Cotter. He loved nothing more than coaching his sons and countless more lacrosse players. During his tenure as a youth lacrosse coach, Patrick received the Debbie Diaz Award from Sterling House Community Center in recognition of his fairness, sportsmanship, enthusiasm, dedication, and fun-loving spirit. Patrick was known for his integrity both on and off the field.

Patrick was his children’s #1 fan, dedicating countless hours to practices at the ice rink, tournaments across New England, summer lacrosse leagues, and swim meets. He could often be found standing on the glass with a Dunkin Donuts coffee in hand cheering on his sons. Watching his three children play sports at St. Joseph’s High School and Quinnipiac University was a highlight of his life. When his son Ryan was a senior, Patrick was one of the coaches who led the lacrosse team to a state championship title. On the sidelines, he was well known for his tradition of passing around a bottle of Jameson to toast to the team.

While many might call him a “workaholic”, he always made time to do the things he loved. Patrick shared his passion for adventure and travel with his wife and children, encouraging all his children to live abroad. Together, they traveled to Thailand, Australia, Italy, England, Ireland, Kenya, and South Africa where they created memories that will last a lifetime. Patrick’s zest for life included hobbies like windsurfing, scuba diving, hiking, fly fishing, and being active outdoors. He could often be found walking the neighborhood with his two dogs, Bina and Scotty and used to love running with his beloved dog Trooper along the Lordship bluffs.

Patrick was happiest near the water. He was an avid fisherman who loved spending hours out on the boat with friends and family. Patrick could be found sitting on the beach drinking his “skinny pirates”, listening to the Eagles, and playing bocci with his sons. Growing up, Patrick spent summers back from college as a clam digger in the Great South Bay. He raised his family by the beach in Lordship, Stratford and later moved to Laurel Beach in Milford where he was only a short walk away from his favorite place.

Patrick met the love of his life Karen in Newport, Rhode Island in the summer of 1987 where they both say they fell in love at first sight. Patrick was a close college friend of Karen’s sister Mary and brother-in-law Jon. Patrick always felt that Boston College was responsible for giving him his dream life with his family and running into Karen in Newport was the beginning of his journey. Newport has always been a special place for the Corcorans, and he was never happier than when his daughter got married there this past April. He was surrounded by those he loved most at the wedding, and his speech impacted many as they got a special glimpse into the man and father he was.

Patrick was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Donald and Joan Corcoran, and his father-in-law, Edward Caliendo.

He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Karen, his three children: Joan and husband Daniel; Patrick Jr.; and Ryan. He is also survived by his brother Donald and wife Shelli; his sister Kathleen and husband Paul; his sister Ann Marie and husband Kevin; his mother-in-law Joan; his sister-in-law Mary and husband Jon; his brother-in-law Edward and wife Therese; and his sister-in-law Amy. Patrick is also survived by his 16 nieces and nephews, 16 great nieces and nephews, cherished cousins, and many loving friends.

Visitation on Friday, January 9th from 4-7 p.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. meeting directly at Our Lady of Peace Church 651 Stratford Road, Lordship. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph High School in support of the Patrick J. Corcoran Memorial Scholarship. Donations can be made by check or online at www.sjcadets.org/support-sj/endowment-scholarships. Please be sure to note the scholarship with your gift.