Oliver T. Corbett, 80, a longtime Lincroft resident, passed away on May 24, 2025 at home with his wife by his side. Oliver was born in Dublin, Ireland to the late Thomas and Rita (Corbett) Corbett.
He honorably served our country in the US Army, retiring after 26 years of service, serving overseas in the Vietnam War. Oliver was the recipient of Legion of Merit Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star, Vietnam Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon Republic of Vietnam.
After Army retirement Oliver became a supervisor for Area Wide Protective Co. specializing in traffic control.
He was predeceased by his brother, Michael Corbett.
Oliver is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Mary J. (Warneker) Corbett, as well as, sister Carmel (John) Clewlow of Stoke, England and their children, Tony and wife Jane, Helen (Andrew) Fleet and Alison (Garrett) Murray and sister-in-law, Marie Corbett and their children, Glen and wife Kathryn, Daniel and wife Emma and Anthony and wife Karen and great nieces and nephews; Michael Roisin, Ella, Darce, Susy, Samuel and Annce, Wilf, Bertie, Iris, Alfie, Barney, Tom and Joe.
Interment of ashes took place on Wednesday June 11th, 2025 at 1pm at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Middletown, NJ.
