Always Smiling

If you had the honor of being around our son Gordon James Corsetti, you will always remember his infectious smile. Maybe it’s because he had braces when he was younger or maybe he just had great genes. Gordon’s teeth were white as a star and when he smiled, he lit up the room

As we hit the 5-month mark since his passing, we are still lifted up by so many people—friends, family, and even strangers.

We received this wood painting from Gordon’s friend and mentor Kevin Forrester. Kevin and many others have been solid as a rock during our grief. When I opened this package and saw how Kevin captured Gordon’s essence it made me cry yet again. We will find a suitable place in our home to hang this wonderful piece of art that Kevin was kind enough to paint. He said it took him a few months to finish because there were days when he could not put paint to wood and teared up a great deal.

Gordon’s sister Caitlin and her husband Nick are doing the best they can. Gordon’s fiancée’ Lisa is navigating this journey the best that she can. Mary Jo is knee-deep in projects around the house, and I believe she is staying busy so she can reflect on losing a part of herself. I’m doing the best I can and take comfort in sharing stories about Gordon on and off the field.

We are still planning many events to highlight Gordon’s time in life and to help combat this disease. Stay tuned for more information and how you can help or how we can help you or someone in your family.

For resources, visit https://mentallyagile.com.

Please consider contributing to the Gordon Corsetti Mental Agility foundation:

https://everloved.com/life-of/gordon-corsetti/donate/

If you or someone you know feels hopeless or like they have no reason to live, call, text, or chat 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

If you or someone you know is seeking help for mental health concerns, visit the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) website, or call 1-800-950-NAMI(6264).

For confidential treatment referrals, visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) website, or call the National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP(4357).