Ernest V. Corea entered into eternal rest, Wednesday morning, February 21, 2018 at the Leonard Florence Center for Living in Chelsea. He was 98 years of age.  Lifelong resident of Chelsea, he is the son of the late Frank and Amelia (Orlando) Corea.  Ernest attended Chelsea Public Schools and graduated from Chelsea High School, Class of 1938.  On September 28, 1942 Ernest enlisted in the US Navy.  During his time in the service he received the World War II Victory Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, and 2 Asiatic Pacific stars.  Petty Officer Ernest was honorably discharged on December 9, 1945.  Ernest was a painter by trade.  Before entering the Navy, he worked for his father at Frank Corea Contractor.  Upon returning home from the service, he worked for various painting contractors.  Ernest retired in 1981.  He was a late member of the Chelsea Knights of Columbus and the Painters and Allied Trades Union Local #35.  Ernest enjoyed life to its fullest and he will be greatly missed by all his family.

Ernest is the beloved husband of Catherine T. (Ienna) Corea of Chelsea, with whom he shared 71 years of marriage. Devoted father of Ernest V. Corea, Jr. and his wife Florence of Saugus, Joseph F. "Jay" Corea and his wife Susan of Pelham, NH, Catherine F. Corea-Arbing and her husband Robert of Weymouth, Maryann Corea Carroll and her husband Joseph of Chelsea.  Brother of the late Frank N. Corea, Robert Corea, Lawrence Corea.  Also lovingly survived by 5 grandchildren, Amanda Antonelli and her husband Brian of Melrose, Joseph "Jay" Corea, Jr. of Lowell, Christopher Corea of Pelham, NH, Marie Corea of Beverly, Joanna Corea of Saugus and 2 great grandchildren, Catherine Amelia and Jacob Antonelli of Melrose.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Funeral from the Carafa Family Funeral Home 389 Washington Ave. Chelsea on Saturday, February 24 at 10:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church 59 Nichols St. Chelsea at 11:00 A.M. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend.  Visiting hours in the Funeral Home on Friday from 4-8 P.M.  Entombment at the Holy Cross Mausoleum in Malden. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ernest's memory may be made to Our Lady of Grace Church 59 Nichols St. Chelsea, MA 02150.