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Josephine Colca Obituary
Born in Garfield, Mrs. Colca moved to Pequannock in 1959. She worked in the cafeteria at Wayne Hills High School for 16 years.
Services were Friday at the M. John Scanlan Funeral Home, Pompton Plains, followed by burial at the First Reformed Church Cemetery, Pompton Plains.
Mrs. Colca is survived by her husband, Charlie; her son, Keith; her daughter, Karen Peer; her brothers, Anthony and Peter Spezio; her sisters, Joan Spezio, Carmella Pino, and Phyllis Sabo; and five grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her parents, Filippo and Mary Spezio.
Memories and Condolences
for Josephine Colca
11 Entries
Diane Leva
February 23, 2012
Mr Colca, I'm so sorry for your loss. She was a very special lady. Your love for each other was so evident to all of us that saw you two together. I often admired how you guys made each other laugh. We'll miss seeing her in the bank! Love, Diane Leva & your other PNC friends.
Lorraine Portelli
February 23, 2012
Yvette Pinto, (Lodi, NJ)
What a lovely picture.
Thank you for sharing it with us.
Uncle Charlie and Aunt Josie
look so very happy together.
Love those smiles! : )
Lorraine
Becky and P.J. Sole
February 23, 2012
Dear Charlie and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
May 2011
YVETTE PINTO
February 22, 2012
Dear aunt Josie, May god rest your soul.
You are at peace now. We will miss you.
My prayers and love go out to my family, Uncle Charlie, Karen and Keith.
May you find strength to cope during this difficult time. Love you. Yvette
Rene Kraftician
February 22, 2012
This candle is to help you find your way home to your mom and dad in heaven.
Lorraine Portelli
February 22, 2012
Dear Charlie and Family,
Heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your wife and mother. May you be comforted by family and friends. God Bless You in these difficult times and may knowing that others are thinking of you give you peace and comfort.
With love,
Lorraine, Anthony, and Nicholas Portelli
Lisa Kerry
February 22, 2012
My deepest condolences to you and your family Daniel . Love Light and prayers to you and your family
John & Janine Van Eenennaam
February 22, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as we share your grief for our wonderful Aunt who we will miss deeply. We have so many wonderful memories of her.
February 22, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Connie & Bob Wanger,& Ann & Angelo Stivali.
Pequannock, New Jersey
Barbara Morano & John McCluskey
February 22, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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