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James (Jim) Bernard Corsi, 60

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James (Jim) Bernard Corsi, 60

James (Jim) Bernard Corsi, age 60, of Bellingham, MA, died peacefully from cancer at home surrounded by his loved ones on January, 4th 2022. Born in Newton, MA, September 9th, 1961. Son of Bernard (deceased) and Dorothy Corsi of Ashland. He was the beloved father to Julianne and her husband Doug Garabedian, Mitch, Jenna and Joey Corsi. Devoted brother of Michael Corsi, John Corsi, Cynthia Athy and husband Paul, and Natalie Doyle and husband Peter. Fun-loving uncle to Ali, Max, Maddie, Nick, Molly, Abby, Sam, PJ, Colleen, Sabrina, Jack, and Zack. He remained a loving friend to his ex-wife, Diane and Joey’s mom, Jill. His dedicated partner, Keena, remained faithfully by his side.

Jim graduated from Newton High School in 1979 and went on to attend St. Leo’s University before getting drafted by the New York Yankees in the 25th round of the 1982 MLB draft. During his 10 year career, he played for the Athletics, Astros, Marlins, Orioles and Red Sox. Jim won a World Series ring and 2 pennant rings with the Oakland Athletics. As a Boston native, it was a childhood dream of his to play for the Red Sox. After his career, Jim worked as a studio analyst for Red Sox coverage for local networks for a few years and started a construction company, Corsi Realty, with his mother and brother, John. Jim enjoyed spending time with his family, making people laugh and going to his children’s & nephew’s sporting events. He lived life with an infectious love for baseball, humor and most importantly, family. Anyone that crossed his path felt his sincerity and immediately felt like a friend. His presence will be deeply missed.

Visiting hours will be held Sunday Jan. 9th from 2:00-8:00 PM in the Faith Community Church of Hopkinton, 146 E Main St, Hopkinton, MA.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday Jan 10th at 10:30am in St. Cecilia’s Parish, 54 Esty St. Ashland, MA with burial to follow in Wildwood Cemetery in Ashland. Face Masks are required at all services.

Flowers can be sent to Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St. Ashland, MA 01721.

Donations can be made to the Joey Corsi Education Trust Fund; checks can be made payable to Joey Corsi Education Trust Fund C/o Julianne Corsi, 2 Nixon Lane Unit 4, Stoneham, MA 02180.