John C. Corea, 97
Coast Guardsman was Nantucket Lightship hero
John C. Corea, 97, of Provincetown died March 24, 2007 at the Cape End Manor in Provincetown.
Born in Provincetown in 1910, he was the son of the late Frank and Maria (Conceicao) Corea who immigrated from Fuzeta, Portugal, at the turn of the century. As a boy he attended the Provincetown school system and fished with his father aboard the "Leona," the family vessel, and the "Gabrielle."
After graduating in 1927, he joined the Coast Guard, commanding the Wood End and Race Point Lifesaving Stations for many years. As a former fisherman, his role as officer in charge of the stations helped foster positive communications between the Coast Guard and the fishing community of the post-Prohibition era. He later became the commanding officer of the Nantucket Lightship, described as "one of the most exposed lightship stations in the world," and was in that post during Hurricane Edna in 1954. He earned official recognition and a place in local history for his conduct that helped save crew and vessel when the lightship was hit by a 70-foot wave during the ferocious storm.
After 20 years in the Coast Guard, he became Provincetown's town assessor, a position he held for 18 years, retiring in 1972.
Throughout his life he enjoyed gardening, sharing the fruits of his garden with friends and neighbors, and reading books on history. Upon retirement he began to paint, sketch and write poetry. He also enjoyed taking long walks. He was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Parish, a member of the American Lightship Sailors Association and a life-long member of the American Legion.
He is survived by his sister, Leona Mendes of Provincetown; nephew Paul Mendes and his wife, Vicky, of Provincetown; nephew John Mendes and his wife, Elaine, of Spencer; three nieces, Dolores deSousa and Joan Duarte of Orleans and Karen Moreau of Marstons Mills; and great-nieces and nephews, Adam Mendes of Brewster, Joshua Mendes and Laurie de Sousa of Provincetown, Yvonne de Sousa of Eastham, and Audrey Barter and Nina Groom of Florida; as well as many other loving great-nieces, great-nephews, caretakers and friends. His wife of 67 years, Rosella (Santos) Corea predeceased him in November of 2000.
A service was held last week at St. Peter the Apostle Church in Provincetown. Burial is in St. Peter's Cemetery. If desired, donations in his memory may be made to the Cape End Manor Resident Fund, 100 Alden St., Provincetown, MA 02657.
Coast Guardsman was Nantucket Lightship hero
John C. Corea, 97, of Provincetown died March 24, 2007 at the Cape End Manor in Provincetown.
Born in Provincetown in 1910, he was the son of the late Frank and Maria (Conceicao) Corea who immigrated from Fuzeta, Portugal, at the turn of the century. As a boy he attended the Provincetown school system and fished with his father aboard the "Leona," the family vessel, and the "Gabrielle."
After graduating in 1927, he joined the Coast Guard, commanding the Wood End and Race Point Lifesaving Stations for many years. As a former fisherman, his role as officer in charge of the stations helped foster positive communications between the Coast Guard and the fishing community of the post-Prohibition era. He later became the commanding officer of the Nantucket Lightship, described as "one of the most exposed lightship stations in the world," and was in that post during Hurricane Edna in 1954. He earned official recognition and a place in local history for his conduct that helped save crew and vessel when the lightship was hit by a 70-foot wave during the ferocious storm.
After 20 years in the Coast Guard, he became Provincetown's town assessor, a position he held for 18 years, retiring in 1972.
Throughout his life he enjoyed gardening, sharing the fruits of his garden with friends and neighbors, and reading books on history. Upon retirement he began to paint, sketch and write poetry. He also enjoyed taking long walks. He was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Parish, a member of the American Lightship Sailors Association and a life-long member of the American Legion.
He is survived by his sister, Leona Mendes of Provincetown; nephew Paul Mendes and his wife, Vicky, of Provincetown; nephew John Mendes and his wife, Elaine, of Spencer; three nieces, Dolores deSousa and Joan Duarte of Orleans and Karen Moreau of Marstons Mills; and great-nieces and nephews, Adam Mendes of Brewster, Joshua Mendes and Laurie de Sousa of Provincetown, Yvonne de Sousa of Eastham, and Audrey Barter and Nina Groom of Florida; as well as many other loving great-nieces, great-nephews, caretakers and friends. His wife of 67 years, Rosella (Santos) Corea predeceased him in November of 2000.
A service was held last week at St. Peter the Apostle Church in Provincetown. Burial is in St. Peter's Cemetery. If desired, donations in his memory may be made to the Cape End Manor Resident Fund, 100 Alden St., Provincetown, MA 02657.
John C. Corea, 97
Coast Guardsman was Nantucket Lightship hero
John C. Corea, 97, of Provincetown died March 24, 2007 at the Cape End Manor in Provincetown.
Born in Provincetown in 1910, he was the son of the late Frank and Maria (Conceicao) Corea who immigrated from Fuzeta, Portugal, at the turn of the century. As a boy he attended the Provincetown school system and fished with his father aboard the "Leona," the family vessel, and the "Gabrielle."
After graduating in 1927, he joined the Coast Guard, commanding the Wood End and Race Point Lifesaving Stations for many years. As a former fisherman, his role as officer in charge of the stations helped foster positive communications between the Coast Guard and the fishing community of the post-Prohibition era. He later became the commanding officer of the Nantucket Lightship, described as "one of the most exposed lightship stations in the world," and was in that post during Hurricane Edna in 1954. He earned official recognition and a place in local history for his conduct that helped save crew and vessel when the lightship was hit by a 70-foot wave during the ferocious storm.
After 20 years in the Coast Guard, he became Provincetown's town assessor, a position he held for 18 years, retiring in 1972.
Throughout his life he enjoyed gardening, sharing the fruits of his garden with friends and neighbors, and reading books on history. Upon retirement he began to paint, sketch and write poetry. He also enjoyed taking long walks. He was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Parish, a member of the American Lightship Sailors Association and a life-long member of the American Legion.
He is survived by his sister, Leona Mendes of Provincetown; nephew Paul Mendes and his wife, Vicky, of Provincetown; nephew John Mendes and his wife, Elaine, of Spencer; three nieces, Dolores deSousa and Joan Duarte of Orleans and Karen Moreau of Marstons Mills; and great-nieces and nephews, Adam Mendes of Brewster, Joshua Mendes and Laurie de Sousa of Provincetown, Yvonne de Sousa of Eastham, and Audrey Barter and Nina Groom of Florida; as well as many other loving great-nieces, great-nephews, caretakers and friends. His wife of 67 years, Rosella (Santos) Corea predeceased him in November of 2000.
A service was held last week at St. Peter the Apostle Church in Provincetown. Burial is in St. Peter's Cemetery. If desired, donations in his memory may be made to the Cape End Manor Resident Fund, 100 Alden St., Provincetown, MA 02657.
Coast Guardsman was Nantucket Lightship hero
John C. Corea, 97, of Provincetown died March 24, 2007 at the Cape End Manor in Provincetown.
Born in Provincetown in 1910, he was the son of the late Frank and Maria (Conceicao) Corea who immigrated from Fuzeta, Portugal, at the turn of the century. As a boy he attended the Provincetown school system and fished with his father aboard the "Leona," the family vessel, and the "Gabrielle."
After graduating in 1927, he joined the Coast Guard, commanding the Wood End and Race Point Lifesaving Stations for many years. As a former fisherman, his role as officer in charge of the stations helped foster positive communications between the Coast Guard and the fishing community of the post-Prohibition era. He later became the commanding officer of the Nantucket Lightship, described as "one of the most exposed lightship stations in the world," and was in that post during Hurricane Edna in 1954. He earned official recognition and a place in local history for his conduct that helped save crew and vessel when the lightship was hit by a 70-foot wave during the ferocious storm.
After 20 years in the Coast Guard, he became Provincetown's town assessor, a position he held for 18 years, retiring in 1972.
Throughout his life he enjoyed gardening, sharing the fruits of his garden with friends and neighbors, and reading books on history. Upon retirement he began to paint, sketch and write poetry. He also enjoyed taking long walks. He was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Parish, a member of the American Lightship Sailors Association and a life-long member of the American Legion.
He is survived by his sister, Leona Mendes of Provincetown; nephew Paul Mendes and his wife, Vicky, of Provincetown; nephew John Mendes and his wife, Elaine, of Spencer; three nieces, Dolores deSousa and Joan Duarte of Orleans and Karen Moreau of Marstons Mills; and great-nieces and nephews, Adam Mendes of Brewster, Joshua Mendes and Laurie de Sousa of Provincetown, Yvonne de Sousa of Eastham, and Audrey Barter and Nina Groom of Florida; as well as many other loving great-nieces, great-nephews, caretakers and friends. His wife of 67 years, Rosella (Santos) Corea predeceased him in November of 2000.
A service was held last week at St. Peter the Apostle Church in Provincetown. Burial is in St. Peter's Cemetery. If desired, donations in his memory may be made to the Cape End Manor Resident Fund, 100 Alden St., Provincetown, MA 02657.
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