Eight Bells: Tony Correa

Anthony Garey Alvarez Correa (Tony), 83, of South Bristol, ME died at his home with family after a short battle with pancreatic cancer on January 10, 2025.

Tony grew up in Middletown, Ohio and on Bass River Cape Cod where he was introduced to the water and boats. It was the beginning of a long and wonderful relationship with boats and fellow sailors. While he attended many schools and learned a lot, his real education was more trickle-down than scholastic.

He worked at the Crow’s Nest in NYC, then at Shreve, Crump and Low Jewelers in Boston where he formed the idea to start his own nautical jewelry company. He set out on his path, moving to Maine and founding A.G.A. Correa and Son in 1969.

The early years were very difficult, but he persevered and built the business with a passion for the water and nautical jewelry designs hand-crafted in gold. The business later thrived and he sold his ideas all over the world, touching countless customers along the way. The business continues to thrive in his name on the banks of the Sheepscot River.

He owned a number of sailboats, starting with a Beetle Cat, UNDECIDED, and in his words “I lived for that boat.” Then a series of boats named NOETA (No Estimated Time of Arrival). The last of these was a K. Aage Nielson Yawl which he cruised extensively along the Maine coast and successfully campaigned in many Maine regattas. He also had a love affair with his 1956 Austin Healey which he drove and toured all over the United States.

He loved spending time with family, and a wide circle of friends both near and far – he shared a world of memories with them. His family will remember him as a salty man, who could hold his own at the tiller with any sailor. He had an infectious sense of humor, and was a master in story-telling.

He loved to read about business in the Wall Street Journal in front of a good fire. He had a keen sense for business, and more importantly his connection with customers. He was an outstanding father and grandfather. He will also be remembered for a large pour of Belvedere and his eagerness for the memories that would unfold.

He is survived by his queen Patrice and her family The Cuthberts and The Andreonis; his brother Uncle John Correa, his wife Marcie and their daughter Laney; his daughter Heather, and his two sons John and Andy Correa. Most critically he loved his grandchildren Maddy and Tily Milburn, and Anthony (T2) and Sadie Correa. He had numerous lifelong friends that enriched his life in so many ways.

A celebration of life will be on the water when it warms up with a bunch of boats, strong beverages, music, a cannon salute, and possibly high tide. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport.

Source: https://www.boothbayregister.com/article/anthony-g-correa/254273