Franco Colamarco

Colamarco, Franco VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. Franco Colamarco, 75, passed away on June 19, 2008. Born on January 5, 1933 in Naples, Italy and settled in Albany, N.Y. until moving to Virginia Beach in 2007, he was the son of the late Gennarro and Louisa Barbone Colamarco of Naples, Italy. He came to America on the second to last voyage on the "Adria Doria" accompanied by his sister, the late Albina Colamarco Nuzzi of East Greenbush, N.Y., on February 17, 1954. Upon arrival to Albany, he held many odd jobs, his favorite working as the maintenance crew for Albany Medical Center until becoming a crafter with Tile and Terazzo and was a proud union member of Local #2. Franco is survived by his son, Franco A. Colamarco (Carol) formally of Albany and now resides in Williamstown, N.J. and his daughter, Ramona Colamarco, formerly of Albany and now resides in Virginia Beach. Franco was the proud Poppie of Josephine Rita and Jasmine Rose Colamarco of Virginia Beach, and Isabella Grace Colamarco of Williamstown; and his oldest and dearest "Compare" and "Com-mare," Salvatore and Lucy Prudente of Albany. Additionally, he is survived by Giovanna Colamarco-Mondillo of Naples, Italy and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held in his honor at Beach Pentecostal Church with Rev. Tom Starkey officiating on Sunday, June 22 at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family request all contributions be made to Beach Pentecostal Church, 501 15th St., Virginia Beach, VA 23451 for all the great support that was given to him while he was on earth and to further support the up building of God's Kingdom. Arrangements are under the care of Altmeyer Funeral Home, Maestas Chapel, 1801 Baltic Ave., Virginia Beach. Condolences may be shared with family at www.altmeyer.com