Raymond "Ray or Doc" J. Corso
February 17, 1950 - April 19, 2019
Visitation
Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel
2151 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte,, FL 33948
19416293141 |
Tuesday 4/23, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Memorial Contributions may be made to: Tidewell Hospice Inc. Port Charlotte, Florida.

Raymond “Ray” or “Doc” J. Corso, 69, of Port Charlotte Florida died Friday, April 19, 2019 at Tidewell Hospice House in Port Charlotte.

Ray was born February 17, 1950 in New Haven, Connecticut to the late Jospeh and Carrie Corso. He moved to Port Charlotte in 1989 from New Haven, Connecticut. Ray was a retired Blues musician and the founder of the “The Original Doctor Dirt Band.” He loved motorcycles, antique and muscle cars. He had a passion for boxing and was a boxing trainer; he loved dogs and was also a dog trainer. Ray was an avid New York Yankee fan.

He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Norma J. Corso of Port Charlotte; and many friends, including Raymond Bright of New Haven, Connecticut who Ray mentored and treated like a son.

A gathering for family and friends will be held Tuesday, April 23, 2019 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM to Celebrate Ray’s Life at Roberson Funeral Home Chapel, 2151 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33948.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Tidewell Hospice Inc. of Port Charlotte.

Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel.

 

 

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Visitation
Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel
2151 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte,, FL 33948
19416293141 | Map
Tuesday 4/23, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Memorial Contributions may be made to: Tidewell Hospice Inc. Port Charlotte, Florida.

Raymond “Ray” or “Doc” J. Corso, 69, of Port Charlotte Florida died Friday, April 19, 2019 at Tidewell Hospice House in Port Charlotte. Ray was born February 17, 1950 in New Haven, Connecticut to the late Jospeh and Carrie Corso. He moved to Port Charlotte in 1989 from New Haven, Connecticut. Ray was a retired…

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Jaded left a message on July 20, 2019:
RIP Ray. You are very sadly missed by your many Boxingscene friends.
Lillian Marquez left a message on April 23, 2019:
Mentor to Felix Marquez In New Haven CT. Boxing was his world and training his game. Took Felix to Hartford and Fought for the New England Batthm wght title 1983 and won.
Laurie Waldie left a message on April 23, 2019:
Norma, sending our condolences to you and your family. We were so sorry to hear of your loss. You're in our thoughts. Laurie & David
Steve Bozman left a message on April 22, 2019:
Bluesman and fans of the blues seem to know how to express their feelings at a time of loss. As a blues fan and fellow biker, Ray will be missed. My prayer is that time will heal his wife and family.
Betty and Roberto Rosario left a message on April 22, 2019:
Norma, We may not understand right now why he had depart from this world so soon, but I know that you have so many beautiful memories together. Just know that true love lives forever, and you will always have that gift of love. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Betty and Roberto Rosario
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Larry Kuran left a message on April 21, 2019:
Rest In Peace, Doc. Heartfelt condolences to the Corso family. Doc was a great bandleader and a good friend. He lives on in the music we make.
Anita Torello left a message on April 20, 2019:
We will miss you Ray...RIP.Anita and John
Eileyn Sobeck-Bador left a message on April 20, 2019:
My sympathies to Norma and family. May your memories , faith and kindness of others surround you with all you need.
Roberson Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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