JAY COREY

Joseph L. "Jay" Corey was a life long resident of Falmouth and a graduate of Falmouth High School in 1978. He was an active participant in basketball at all levels. He played and coached in the youth programs and at Falmouth High School. In his senior year, he captained the Falmouth High School team. He returned to the high school to coach the freshman team.

Jay was known for his kind and generous spirit and his positive influence on people. He was struck and killed when he stopped to help another motorist trapped in her overturned car after hitting a patch of black ice.

He died as he lived, trying to give someone a helping hand. He was constantly looking out for others and never asking for anything for himself. He has left a legacy of kindness and approaching life with a positive attitude.

This tournament is played to honor his memory.
REMEMBERING JOSEPH “DR. JAY” COREY
  By Kenneth Pires  January 28th, 2001

Reminiscing about high school and the first period called home room
We all had nicknames and of course mine was “Zoom”
Jay Corey was the “doctor,” but not for Julius of the NBA
For Jay was usually injured from the basketball we would play
With a crutch by his side and a bandage he was sure to need
We’d see him at school the next day and ask, how much did you bleed?

Still in good spirits as Jay always was
Cracking jokes, acting a fool, and saying, what’s up Cuz?
As I think back now, it seems like only yesterday
We were co-captains our senior year for Coach Watson, me and Dr. Jay
My heart dropped to my feet when I heard he had died
I sat still for a moment and then became teary eyed
Gone a great friend and most definitely too soon
Our time together is limited and there’s no changing that tune

Jay lived a full life and at heart, was still a big kid
A full life, not measured by years on earth,
but by the people he helped and things he did
If you knew him as I did then I know you would say
If the Lord needed another angel then who better than Jay

VOLUNTEERS

The success of the Jay Corey Memorial Tournament is due to the commitment and efforts of many volunteers and Falmouth Basketball alumni. Proceeds from the tournament go to a scholarship fund and other initiatives that support young people in our community

We always need help and welcome new volunteers. If you would like to officiate games, supervise a court, or work in other ways, please contact Gus Adams at 774-392-2177 or ELLISALEX@aol.com.