Alyson Elizabeth "Aly" Corrao

Aly

On July 11, 2024, our family and the world lost a very special angel. On that evening, Alyson…Aly…Corrao left us suddenly and unexpectedly. She left behind, along with unimaginable sadness and loss, a unique legacy of kindness, unselfishness, optimism, wit and beauty.

In her too brief life, Aly dealt, cheerfully and courageously, with enough challenges to daunt any young woman. She also wore her many accomplishments modestly. An honors high school student at St. Andrews Academy, Aly went on to graduate from Mitchell College in Human Services, after which she briefly lived in Colorado while serving in AmeriCorps.

Upon her return to Rhode Island, her life-long career as a Medical Assistant began. Loving and beloved by her patients and co-workers, she was a popular and treasured member of the staff of Brigham & Women’s Pulmonary Associates (formerly University Pulmonary Associates) of East Greenwich where she practiced until the day of her passing.

Aly was joyously fervent about so many aspects of living, from her extraordinary collection of Nike sneakers, to her all-consuming love of sports. Basketball was a passion for her entire 4’10” life. Too short to play in high school, Aly was a team manager. She considered herself a URI pseudo-alum, holding season basketball tickets for all the years of her working life. There was no sport un-loved by Aly; football (Brady and the Patriots especially), soccer, gymnastics, tennis…Aly not only followed them all and loved them all, but also never forgot a player, stat or team.

Her love of music – from classic rock to New Kids & Backstreet Boys to Taylor Swift – was also well known. Her amazing mind catalogued and remembered every song, every singer, and often all their romantic partners.

Family was, however, the ultimate love of her life. Dad was her hero – first choice for everything. Mom was her best friend, her confidant, co-conspirator, stylist, and shopping companion. Her brothers were the stars in Aly’s universe. Always their defender- in- chief, for Aly they could do no wrong; and they were always there for her. Hanging with them, joining them at concerts, these were the joys of her life. All of their passions and opinions were instantly adopted by Aly. Aly’s “sisters” were her much-loved girlfriends and role models. Her nephews and nieces, who were blessed with her love, were constant sources of unending amusing anecdotes. Aly loved her unique and special relationships with Uncle Peter, Auntie Bunny, Uncle Ronnie, Auntie Laur, and Uncle Jim. And the bright spot of any day for Aly was her doggie niece Amy, who rated pure, unadulterated love….and lots of treats.

Our world has suffered a shocking loss, so impossible to believe that Aly, always full of life, is gone forever. Her loss, to us, is immeasurable. Her loss to her community, her work, her friends and to her entire environment will be felt for a lifetime. 

Services for our good-byes to Aly will be private.

To honor Aly, donations supporting women's & girls' basketball may be made to: URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement, PO Box 1700, Kingston, RI 02881.