Obituary of Andrew T Corrado

Andrew Thomas Corrado Sr., 82, of Vineland, passed away on October 22, 2016, with loved ones by his side. Andrew was born in Port Chester, NY. to the late Jennie (Falasco) and Carlo Corrado and moved to Vineland where he remained a lifelong resident. He graduated from Vineland High School with the class of 1952, were he played on the football team and wrestling team. He served in the US Air Force for twenty years. While in the service he played football and while stationed in Japan he played soccer. While in Thailand he taught at a Catholic mission, While stationed at Andrew's Air Force base he was a mechanic on the Air Force One and a member of the American Legion. During his enlistment he received several medals including the Purple Heart. After his retirement from the Air Force, he attended the University of Maryland where he graduated with a degree in special education. He worked for the Pittsgrove school system for many years and retired in 1995. While teaching, he also coached the Schalick High School football team and the girls track team.