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JOHN CORCORAN Obituary

CORCORAN, John H. On Monday, September 23, 2024, John H. Corcoran, of Newton, died when a car struck and killed him while he was riding on a bike path in Cambridge. He was 62 years old. John graduated from Newton North High School in 1980, Harvard College in 1984, Boston University Law School in 1987, and the Wharton School of Business in 1997. John worked in finance and was an active member of the Parish of the Good Shepherd in Waban. His hobbies included watching movies and biking. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Barbara Bower; his children, Jack and Christine Corcoran; and his 3 siblings, Janet Gorman of North Hampton, NH, Philip Corcoran of Washington, D.C., and Clare Bonifant of Raleigh, NC. For complete obituary, please visit BurkeFamilyFuneralHomes.com Burke & Blackington West Newton

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 28 to Sep. 29, 2024.

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Ellen Corcoran

January 25, 2025

My favorite memories of John are his visits to his grandmother, my mother, while he was at Harvard. He often came up to 989, her apartment, to listen to the Harvard football games with her. It meant the world to her.

Nancy Strother

October 5, 2024

I worked at Corcoran´s in the 80s and remember young John. You are a wonderful family and I am so so sorry for your tragic loss. My heart goes out to you all in the difficult time.

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