About Patrick Corbett
And the PRC Memorial Golf Tournament
Patrick Ryan Corbett
Patrick Ryan Corbett, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on November 16th 2021 after a three year battle with cancer. A loving, caring, and humble man whose gentle strength was admired by all, Patrick led a life dedicated to public service. Upon graduating from Billerica Memorial High School in 2000, Patrick joined the United States Marine Corps and served as part of the Global War on Terrorism during the Iraq War, attaining the rank of Corporal. After concluding his military career, Patrick continued his public service as he became a Firefighter for his hometown of Billerica, Massachusetts.
Patrick was passionate about veteran’s issues and caring for those who have served our nation. This passion led Patrick to be a founder and key planner of the US Mechanical Open, a charity golf tournament held for many years to benefit Fisher House Boston, an organization that provides military families housing support free of charge while a loved one is receiving medical care. The US Mechanical Open raised tens of thousands of dollars for Fisher House Boston over several years thanks to the efforts of Patrick and a team of dedicated volunteers.
Following Patrick’s passing in 2021, the US Mechanical Open was renamed in his memory and to continue his legacy of support for veteran’s issues. Proceeds from The PRC Memorial Golf Tournament currently support Fisher House Boston and previously provided seed funding for a scholarship fund named for Patrick that annually supports one graduate of Billerica Memorial High School who represents Patrick’s passion for community service.
More About Fisher House Boston
Fisher House Boston’s mission is to provide a home away from home where military families can stay, free of charge, while a loved one is receiving in-house treatment at any of our world-renowned medical centers in Boston.
More About the Patrick Corbett Memorial Scholarship Fund
The mission of the Patrick Corbett Memorial Scholarship, created in partnership with the Billerica Scholarship Foundation, is to provide funding for Billerica Memorial High School students with parents and family who have served in the military, or are in public safety.
Donations can be made in the following ways:
Venmo: @BillericaScholarship
Mail: Send a check to Billerica Scholarship Foundation, Town Hall - Treasurer's Department, 365 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01821
Please add "Patrick Corbett Memorial Scholarship Fund" to your online or mailed donation.
