Our dear friend Thomas Corsaut passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022. Thomas was born in Highland, California. He loved his family and spoke fondly of his childhood; his bike riding adventures in the desert and foothills of San Bernardino. He spoke lovingly of his mother’s baking and his father being an aviation mechanic. He lived most recently in La Habra, California. He was a loving brother and uncle and an amazing friend to all of us.
Thomas was diagnosed with Glioblastoma, a very aggressive brain cancer with an average survival rate of about 15 months, in June of 2021. Because Glioblastoma effects the brain and its functions, he was unable to fully grasp the reality of his diagnosis and continued to maintain a positive outlook although the inevitable outcome would be fatal. He was a long time employee of Sakura Finetek, USA and had a good understanding of the cancer diagnostic process. He felt that understanding the diagnostic and testing process gave him a little comfort that he knew what to expect from the tests that were being performed.
He was an accomplished musician, singer and songwriter and enjoyed playing bars, clubs and open mic nights in the Orange County and Los Angeles areas. In true musician form, he had an affection for obscure musical groups and loved to discover hidden gems that he would share with his friends. His love of music was well established in childhood. He learned to play Alto Sax in junior high school and participated in band throughout junior and senior high school. It was there that he developed his love for performing and participated in many productions during that time, always encouraging others to pursue their passions. His love of music was always reinforced when you called his personal voicemail and could hear Herb Albert and the Tijuana Brass playing in the background. Thomas was also kind enough to perform at some of our previous Sakura National Sales Meetings. His co-workers were always supportive of his music and tried to make his gigs when possible.
Thomas loved spending his weekends kayaking, riding his Spider motorcycle and taking rides with his friends. He loved cooking and baking and excelled at both. He would watch The British Baking Show and lots of lesser-known cooking shows. He enjoyed sharing his more bizarre recipe finds.
Living on his own afforded him the opportunity to convert his hallway into a recording booth. This not only allowed him to work on his own timeframe but alleviated the need for him to ever go to a recording studio, saving thousands on studio fees. With his many guitars and basses close at hand, this made recording his music a convenient and beloved pastime. He could provide lots of tips on which microphones or equipment were great fits for recording in a hallway or large closet! His last year was spent living with family and he was reluctant to give up his independence, his apartment, and his makeshift studio although he was unable to play his instruments, as his cancer robbed him of his small motor skills leaving him unable to play his instruments.
Thomas was diagnosed with Glioblastoma, a very aggressive brain cancer with an average survival rate of about 15 months, in June of 2021. Because Glioblastoma effects the brain and its functions, he was unable to fully grasp the reality of his diagnosis and continued to maintain a positive outlook although the inevitable outcome would be fatal. He was a long time employee of Sakura Finetek, USA and had a good understanding of the cancer diagnostic process. He felt that understanding the diagnostic and testing process gave him a little comfort that he knew what to expect from the tests that were being performed.
He was an accomplished musician, singer and songwriter and enjoyed playing bars, clubs and open mic nights in the Orange County and Los Angeles areas. In true musician form, he had an affection for obscure musical groups and loved to discover hidden gems that he would share with his friends. His love of music was well established in childhood. He learned to play Alto Sax in junior high school and participated in band throughout junior and senior high school. It was there that he developed his love for performing and participated in many productions during that time, always encouraging others to pursue their passions. His love of music was always reinforced when you called his personal voicemail and could hear Herb Albert and the Tijuana Brass playing in the background. Thomas was also kind enough to perform at some of our previous Sakura National Sales Meetings. His co-workers were always supportive of his music and tried to make his gigs when possible.
Thomas loved spending his weekends kayaking, riding his Spider motorcycle and taking rides with his friends. He loved cooking and baking and excelled at both. He would watch The British Baking Show and lots of lesser-known cooking shows. He enjoyed sharing his more bizarre recipe finds.
Living on his own afforded him the opportunity to convert his hallway into a recording booth. This not only allowed him to work on his own timeframe but alleviated the need for him to ever go to a recording studio, saving thousands on studio fees. With his many guitars and basses close at hand, this made recording his music a convenient and beloved pastime. He could provide lots of tips on which microphones or equipment were great fits for recording in a hallway or large closet! His last year was spent living with family and he was reluctant to give up his independence, his apartment, and his makeshift studio although he was unable to play his instruments, as his cancer robbed him of his small motor skills leaving him unable to play his instruments.
Thomas was a total nerd and proud of it. He had an amazing sense of humor if you were smart enough to realize he was joking. He was witty but also loved playing pranks that were subtle and hidden in the background. Things he thought would be funny but wouldn’t even be able to witness the results. One that comes to mind; he kept sheets of googly eye stickers in his wallet when he traveled. He would place the eyes on faces on the pages of in-flight magazines or posters in hotel elevators or bus stops. He had an infectious giggle, and I can imagine him snickering to himself as he placed those eyes on those advertisements knowing someone long after he left would flip through those magazines and appreciate the surprise. One such prank, took close to 8 years for someone to identify. So long, in fact, that he had initially forgotten he laid the groundwork. His joy came from the act of creating, whether it be a funny prank, a beautiful song, a movie, or music video. He loved making videos with his friends and nephews and again, brought joy to others. For Thomas, the result was just the cherry on the top, the creative process was his joy. He embraced the process from start to finish and took pleasure in walking away and letting others discover and enjoy his creations.
We honor Thomas’s memory as he touched so many lives in the very best way. We are grateful that we got the chance to know him as both a colleague and a friend. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
We honor Thomas’s memory as he touched so many lives in the very best way. We are grateful that we got the chance to know him as both a colleague and a friend. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
The Musicians Cancer Fund @SweetRelief was developed to offer support and resources to musicians and music venue/bar workers currently battling or recovering from all forms of cancer and other extremely debilitating illnesses and injuries. The amount of assistance required is often significant and well beyond the level of most requests for help.
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If you wish to donate items, services or develop a fundraising event please contact us at [email protected] or call 949-215-9620
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund is a 501(c)3 non-profit charity. Federal ID# 95-4443269
To donate by check:
Write check to:
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund
Memo:
In memory of Thomas Corsaut - Cancer Fund
Mail to:
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund
2650 E Imperial Hwy Ste 208
Brea CA 92821
If you wish to donate items, services or develop a fundraising event please contact us at [email protected] or call 949-215-9620
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund is a 501(c)3 non-profit charity. Federal ID# 95-4443269
