Michael L. “Big Mike” Corvino, Sr.
August 14, 1940 - December 20, 2025
Michael L. “Big Mike” Corvino, Sr., age 85, of Middletown, DE, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Born in Philadelphia, PA on August 14, 1940, he was the eldest son of the late Anthony and Mildred (Panichelli) Corvino. Michael graduated from St. Thomas More Highschool in 1958, before proudly serving in the Pennsylvania National Guard. In 1969, he began his career with The Franklin Mint before moving to Boeing as a parts expeditor in 1983 until retiring in 2001.
Michael grew up as an avid Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies fan. In his free time, he enjoyed softball, bowling, racquetball, and golf. But his real passion was coaching football for the Claymont Falcons and the Holy Rosary Bears.
In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Corvino. He is survived by his loving wife, Maria E. (Pagano) Corvino; sons, Michael J. Corvino and Brian M. Corvino, both of Middletown; brother, Anthony Corvino of Media, PA; granddaughter, Emily Corvino of Asheville, NC; and sister-in-law, Bonnie Pagano of Devon, PA.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 1 pm until 2 pm on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 275 East Main Street, Middletown, DE, where a memorial service will begin at 2 pm. Inurnment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Michael’s memory to the St. Thomas More Alumni Scholarship Fund, P.O Box 294, Drexel Hill, PA 19026-0294.
Richard Kwiatkowski and Family
I haven’t seen your family in a long time but your dad was a fantastic guy. My deepest condolences!!
Chuck Selvaggio
Thinking of you and your family. Blessings to all of you. Chuck & Carol Selvaggio
Cynthia and Herbert Frank
We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences Maria and your family. We are leaving tomorrow and can’t attend.
Cynthia and Herbert Frank
Marie Rigg
So sorry for your loss.
You are all in our prayers
Cathy Uranko
Dear Marie and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss of Mike. It is hard to continue when your spouse has been called to a better place. I remember our good times together with all the wine parties and Christmas Dinners we spent together. Bless you and your family.
Joe Pickett
Marie and family, I want to offer my sincere condolences to you all. Mike was a great friend and neighbor to my grandfather, the late William Storey. Praying for you all as you mourn his passing.
Rev. Joe L. Pickett, Jr. (Lawrence)
Judy Graff
Maria and sons I am so sorry to hear of Mikes passing my thoughts and prayers are with you,
Shawn Storey
To the Corvino family. You have been family since my parents moved in across the street. I remember playing golf, watching football, and drinking whiskey with Mike. He was as full of life as anyone I’ve ever met. I’ll never forget the tears he cried when my father passed, they had a very special connection, a true friendship. I will be forever grateful for that genuine friendship.
Janet Herner
Dear Marie, I’m so sorry to hear about your husband’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.✝️🙏 Janet Herner
David Storey
First, my deepest condolences to the Corvino family. Mike had such a close friendship with my pops, William Storey Jr., that it was easy to look at him and his family as an extension of ours. The conversations that Mike and I used to have while having a good drink (or two) were priceless. I still golf with some of the clubs that Mike handed down to me a few years back. You’ll truly be missed. And to Mike Jr., Brian, and Marie, the visits won’t stop. Your family is in my prayers.
Carl & Carolyn Rifino
Maria,
Carolyn and I are sorry that Mike has passed away. May you and your family go through this moment of time. We’re sorry that we missed his memorial service. Peace to you with Jesus at your side.
Sincerely,
Carl & Carolyn Rifino