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Alvah D. Corliss
January 15, 2018

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Mr. Alvah D. “Al” Corliss, of Taunton, entered into rest Monday, January 15, following a courageous battle with cancer, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Judith A. (Hall) Corliss. He was born 75 years ago in Warren, R.I., the son of the late James and Carolyne (Jarvais) Corliss. He was educated in Taunton, and had been a city resident for most of his life. Prior to his retirement, Al had been employed as a Corrections Officer for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at M.C.I. Bridgewater for 23 years. He was also commissioned as a Special State Police Officer. He was previously employed in the Maintenance Department at M.C.I. Bridgewater for several years. He was formerly employed at Haskon, Inc. in Taunton, Meldisco Shoe Co. in Brockton, First National Supermarket in Taunton, and Texas Instruments in Attleboro. Al served in the U.S. Army Reserves during the Vietnam Era. He was a member of the Taunton Whist Club. Al was an Eagle Scout, and enjoyed gardening, fishing, his kayak, and scuba diving. He was a communicant of St. Jude the Apostle Parish in Taunton.

In addition to his wife, he leaves: 1 son: Peter Corliss of Taunton; 1 daughter: Christine Corliss of Marion; 4 brothers: Norman Corliss and his wife, Donna of Vermont, Richard Corliss and his wife, Joanne of Florida, George Corliss and his wife, Therese of East Taunton, and Leonard Corliss of Taunton; 1 sister: Carolyne Lang and her husband, Robert of Lakeville; 2 grandchildren: Christopher Corliss and Cameron Gill, and several nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late James, Thomas and Gregory Corliss.

Funeral services will be held from The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay Street, on Saturday, January 20 at 9:00 A.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow in St. Jude the Apostle Church at 10:00 A.M. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours will be held on Friday, from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M.

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Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home
467 Bay Street
Taunton, MA 02780
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