Thomas "Tommy" James

Corcoran, Sr.

Thomas “Tommy” James Corcoran Sr., 86, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, peacefully passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at his home. He was born December 27, 1939, in Chicago, to the late Thomas Joseph and Margaret (nee Hubbs) Corcoran.

Tommy grew up on the streets of Chicago and, after a visit to Fox Lake, moved out to Fox Lake to raise his family. He worked as a machinist and boss for over 40 years at SK Industries, Schaumburg. Tommy’s passion was hockey and he often flooded his backyard for neighborhood hockey games. Tommy was an avid Chicago Blackhawks, Bears, and Cubs fan.

Survivors include his children, Tom “Cowboy” (Wendy Cagle) Corcoran Jr., Barbara “Cissie” (Ken Rasmussen) Gertz, Brian Corcoran, Kelly (Sheri) Corcoran, and Wendy (Richard) Cleven; grandchildren, Kevin (Christine) Corcoran, Sean Corcoran, Kyle Corcoran, Ryan Corcoran, and Thomas James “TJ” Cleven; great-granddaughter, Zoey Corcoran; sister, Dolores (the late Joe) Paluch; sister-in-law, Jackie (Jack) Shoblom; and many loving nieces, nephews, and friends.

Tommy was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara “Ba” (nee Schultz) on February 6, 2015; sisters, Joyce Corcoran, Margie Corcoran, and Betty Corcoran; brother-in-law, Alan Schultz; and sister-in-law, Pat Gilbert.

Visitation Saturday, November 21, from 11 a.m. until the start of the funeral service at 1 p.m., at RINGA FUNERAL HOME, 122 S. Milwaukee Ave. (Route 83), Lake Villa. Burial will follow in Grant Cemetery, Ingleside.