Lawrence "Larry" T. Corcoran, age 87, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

Survived by his wife of 62 years, Kathryn Corcoran (nee Kapellas); children, Kateri (Nikolas) Polykandriotis, Kenneth Corcoran, Kelly Corcoran, Kevin Corcoran, Kristopher (Korrine) Corcoran, and Kasey (Jennifer) Corcoran ;grandchildren, Jerry (fiancé, Laura) Polykandriotis, Andrew (Melissa) Polykandriotis, Nathan, Zackary, Emily, Caleb Corcoran, Marcela (Oliver) Chouteau, Sofia Moran, Sara (Alex) Madrid, Jack Corcoran, Benjamin Corcoran and Elijah Corcoran; great grandchildren, Eleni and Zoe Polykandriotis; brother, Daniel Corcoran and sister-in-law, Mary Ann Corcoran. Also survived by a niece, nephews, and cousins.

Preceded in death by his parents, Thomas (Marie) Corcoran; brother, Robert F. Corcoran; in-laws, Thomas (Dorothy) Kapellas; brother in law, Paul T. Kapellas.

Larry was born in Joliet on October 19, 1935. He attended St Pats grade school and Joliet Township High School. Larry was drafted into the United States Army, he was a machine gunner in the tank division, "Hell on Wheels Division" Larry worked for Rockdale Monument Company, Dawes Chemical Company, Apollo Colors and Troy School District 30C, where he retired. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, and the Joliet Moose. Larry was an avid gardener and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. He was a hands on person, he could build or fix just about anything. Larry will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Visitation for Larry will be Tuesday, May 30, 2023, from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Farkas Funeral Home, 3201 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 9:15 am from the funeral home to the Church of St. Jude, 2212 McDonough St., Joliet, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Entombment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Romeoville. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Church of St. Jude of Joliet will be appreciated.

For more information, please call 815-725-0100 or visit www.farkasfuneralhome.com.