David P. ?Corky? Cordella, 84, of Tierra Verde, FL died unexpectedly on December 23, 2007. He was born February 2, 1923 in Wooster, MA to Italian Immigrants and grew up speaking two languages. After graduating form North High School, he served in the US Army Air Corps as a radar specialist with the 376th Bomb Group of the United States Army Air Force in Italy during 1943 to 1945. After the war, he attended Northwestern University and received a BS Degree in engineering. He began his career in electronics and then worked as a Vice President Supervisor of Training for a major Boston Insurance Company, retiring in 1975 due to a heart condition. He enjoyed reading, walks on the beach, traveling with his family and woodworking. Family members and friends remember him as a devoted husband, father and grandfather, an avid storyteller with a great sense of humor and a superb ?Mr. Fix-It? who was always ready to help people. He is survived by his sons; Paul Cordella and his wife, Candace of Tierra Verde, FL; Jack Cordella of Nobelsville, IN; one grandson, Calvert Scott Cordella and three great grandchildren: Jodi, Sara and Jenny Cordella. His family and friends miss him very much but are grateful to have had such a wonderful man in our lives. Anyone who knew Corky or who has questions about his military record or want to discuss his life more is invited to contact Paul Cordella at www.cholta@aol.com. Graveside services are 2:15 PM., January 11, 2008 at Bay Pines National Cemetery, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, FL 33504 with VFW Post # 9272, officiating.
MAY HIS SOUL REST WITH THE LORD IN PEACE
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