Theodore G Corsones

Theodore G. Corsones

Theodore Gus Corsones, 94, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on December 5 in Rutland. Ted was born in Burlington, Vermont on May 25, 1929, the son of Gus and Pota (Anagnos) Corsones. He graduated from Rutland High School and attended Dartmouth College before serving in the U.S. Army and graduating from Boston University School of Law in 1954. Ted enjoyed a career in law that spanned over 65 years, serving as Rutland County State’s Attorney and as Vermont Municipal Judge before working as a trial lawyer in private practice in Rutland for decades. Ted also served as General Counsel for Shriners’ Hospitals from 1983 - 2011. He was a life-long pilot, earning a Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award from the Federal Aviation Administration in 2014. He was a proud early member of the Otter Ski Patrol at Pico. Ted also served as President of the Rutland County Bar Association, and was Past Potentate of Cairo Shriners, Past Grand Master of the Vermont Masons, Past Exalted Ruler of the Elks Club in Rutland, and was active in St. Nicholas Orthodox Church throughout his lifetime.

Ted was predeceased by his beloved wife, Theane (Christie) in 2022 and is survived by their three children, Cort, Chris and Greg and daughter-in-law Teri (Welsh). He is also survived by his grandchildren Nick, Diane, Emily, Brendan, Caroline, Nolan and Ethan and his great-grandchildren Alex, Violet, Mabel and Theodore. Ted was also pre-deceased by his parents and his brothers Stratton and George.
Calling hours are scheduled for Friday, December 8 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm at Clifford Funeral Home in Rutland. A Masonic Service will be held at the Funeral Home at 6:00 pm. A private funeral with family will be separately held. Memorial contributions may be made to Cairo Shriners, 51 Washington Street, Rutland, Vermont 05701 or to the charity of one’s choice.