William "Rocky" James Corcoran

William James Corcoran (Rocky) at the age of 71, sadly left us on June 25, 2025.   Rocky was born on May 21,1954, in Anaconda, MT the third of six siblings to parents Robert and Florence (Miller) Corcoran.   Our mom told the story how Rock was born with hands positioned in fists, reminding our parents of the legendary Rocky Marciano, thus, his nickname was coined.  Rocky cherished childhood Sunday drives, camping, fishing, and sledding down Birch Street.

Rocky graduated from Anaconda Central High School in 1972 where he excelled in football as a guard and was a member of the 1971 Western Conference Championship team.   He was king “Jake” in his high school group called The Big Jake’s!

After school Rocky worked for a time with the BA&P railroad, but he found his true passion when he entered into the International Ironworkers trade, he was very talented in his trade and over time he traveled to many states mastering his skills as a worker and foreman, eventually retiring back home in Anaconda where he enjoyed his love for cooking and his love for dogs, especially Shoes, Ginger and Sally.

Rocky will be remembered for his great sense of humor, kindness and adventure.  He was grateful for his lifetime friendship with best friend Kiki Skakles.

Rock was preceded in death by his parents, brother Dennis, sister Clayetta, and brother-in-law Terry Blaz.  He is survived by siblings Pat Corcoran (Pam), Janice Blaz, Sheila Laslovich (Nick), sister-in-law Linda Corcoran, and brother-in-law Rich Border, Uncle Sonny Miller along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Rocky will be laid to rest at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Anaconda alongside his parents, grandparents and sister on July 16, 2025 at 10:00 am.

Friends are welcome to join us in saying our final farewell.  In honor of our brother, donations can be made to Pintler Pets of Anaconda, and the Anaconda Catholic Community church.

Catch ya later Jake!    We Love You.

Please visit below to offer condolences to the family or share a memory of Rocky. Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Crematory have been privileged to care for Rocky and his family.