After a brief illness at the age of 56. Devoted son of Margaret R. (nee Kowker) and the late Walter J. Corkrey; loving brother of Margaret M. Corkrey, Carole Lazicki and the late Robert Firestine; cherished uncle of Melissa A. Thoensen, Robert Firestine, Jr., Tina Lazicki and Sheri Lazicki; also survived by 5 great nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday, 8 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Frankford Ave.), followed by his Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. at Holy Name of Jesus Church. Interment private. Family prefers donations to American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St., Phila., PA 19103 in his memory.