CAPT. Michael T. Korbet
August 4, 1944 ~ January 28, 2018
Michael Thomas Korbet
CAPT, USN (retired)
Michael Korbet passed away at home on January 28, 2018, after a brief battle with cancer with his wife and daughter by his side.
Michael was born in Brooklyn, NY, in 1944, grew up in San Jose, CA, and attended Bellarmine College Preparatory School. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1966 and was designated a Naval Aviator in January 1968. His Naval career took him from Jacksonville, FL, to Monterey, CA, and from Barbers Point, HI, to Brunswick, ME. After 28 years in the Navy, he worked for SCITOR for 18 years and retired shortly after his 70th birthday.
Michael was a confident, unassuming, humble gentleman who never said a bad word about anyone. His wry sense of humor, great hugs, and signature Bloody Mary’s will be missed.
He is survived by his loving wife Cathy, brothers Stephen and Peter, daughter Melissa, stepson Mike, and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Christopher and stepson Scott.
A memorial service will be held at Money & King Vienna Funeral Home on Friday, February 2, at 1pm. Fort Myer Old Post Chapel and Arlington National Cemetery will be at a later date.
CAPT, USN (retired)
Michael Korbet passed away at home on January 28, 2018, after a brief battle with cancer with his wife and daughter by his side.
Michael was born in Brooklyn, NY, in 1944, grew up in San Jose, CA, and attended Bellarmine College Preparatory School. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1966 and was designated a Naval Aviator in January 1968. His Naval career took him from Jacksonville, FL, to Monterey, CA, and from Barbers Point, HI, to Brunswick, ME. After 28 years in the Navy, he worked for SCITOR for 18 years and retired shortly after his 70th birthday.
Michael was a confident, unassuming, humble gentleman who never said a bad word about anyone. His wry sense of humor, great hugs, and signature Bloody Mary’s will be missed.
He is survived by his loving wife Cathy, brothers Stephen and Peter, daughter Melissa, stepson Mike, and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Christopher and stepson Scott.
A memorial service will be held at Money & King Vienna Funeral Home on Friday, February 2, at 1pm. Fort Myer Old Post Chapel and Arlington National Cemetery will be at a later date.
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I have many fond memories working with Mike in our offices in Chantilly. Very sorry to hear of his passing. Our prayers are going out for his family. Please find comfort in your memories of him and his contributions and service to our great country. He will be missed.
The Chatfield Family
I love you, I miss you
Melissa – so sorry to learn the sad news. The Sherman kids still have fond memories of having Melissa “Corvette” as their babysitter in Camelot. Sincere condolences from Dave Sherman and family.
Dave and family, Thank you so much for your kind words here. I too have such fond memories of Saturday nights with the Sherman’s! My dad’s Arlington service is scheduled July 26, if you are able to attend. Melissa mkktorres@gmail.com
One of the finest bosses I ever served with. A superb officer and person. Hal Tickle
Thank you for coming to the service last month. It was good to see you again. Arlington burial is scheduled July 26 if you are able to attend. Take good care! Melissa (Korbet) Torres
Commodore Korbet was a great officer — very fortunate to have been one of the skippers under him when he was the Commodore – God Bless him and his family
Pat Peterson
Bless his eyes for all that he has seen,
His hands for all the work he has done,
His heart for all the love he has had,
And his feet for swift travel.
Love you Mike,
Schu Korbet
My deepest condolences to the family for this tremendous loss. May the words found at Isaiah 26:19 bring you comfort in knowing that you will one day see Michael again.
Isaiah 26:19 “Your dead will live. My corpses will rise up. Awake and shout joyfully, You residents in the dust! For your dew is as the dew of the morning, And the earth will let those powerless in death come to life”
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. I just learned of Mike’s passing in the Shipmate magazine. Mike was our next door neighbor in Barbers Point, Hawaii and he was an inspirational senior officer in my first VP squadron. My wife Carol and I share your grief.
Thank you for your kind words. I remember our neighbors in Hawaii. Lots of good memories there. Melissa (Korbet) Torres (Mike’s daughter)