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Andrew Colonna Obituary
ANDREW COLONNA
AGE: 82 MANALAPAN
Andrew J. Colonna, 82, of Manalapan, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2010. Born in Jersey City, he lived there until moving to Manalapan in 1965. He was a communicant of St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church, Manalapan. Andy was a proud World War II Army veteran and a member of the Teamster's Union Local 560. He was still driving a tractor trailer at the age of 82, and doing what he loved best fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchild he so loved.
He was predeceased in 1998 by his wife, Josephine, to whom he was married for 49 years; and his sister, Mary Del Vecchio. He is survived by his five children, Andrew Colonna, Mary Jean Fresco and her husband Andy, Angela Scarnici, Samuel Colonna, and Joseph Colonna and his wife Tracy; his brother, Frank Colonna; his five grandchildren, Danielle, Carissa, Josielynn, Olivia and Joseph; his great grandson, Brody; and his companion of many years, Loretta McKeever.
Friends are invited to visit on Monday, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, at the Freeman Manalapan-Marlboro Funeral Home, 344 Route 9 North, Manalapan. A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Tuesday, at 10:00 am at St. Thomas More Church, Manalapan. Interment will follow at St. Gabriel's Cemetery, Marlboro. The family would appreciate either flowers or memorial donations to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Fund or Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Colonna
Aunt Mary
January 4, 2011
I'm so sorry I forgot to send my condolences to you too, Joseph; just having a senior moment I guess. I also forgot to mention great-grandchildren. I know all of you miss him so very much.
Aunt Mary Pavlov
December 31, 2010
My heart goes out to Andy, Mary Jean, Angela, and Sammy, and to all of the grand-children who will certainly miss their loving grand-father. He was one-of-a-kind, full of fun, a very special man. My condolences also go to all of his extended family members.
Michael, Cindy & Christina Fresco
December 28, 2010
Dear Colonna Families,
We will remember Mr Colonna as a jolly man, who know how to make us laugh and smile. He will be deeply missed by all. Guess heaven needed his robust personality. He is making Mrs Colonna laugh again.
Our deepest sympathy,
December 27, 2010
Mr. Colonna you were a charming man.May you rest in peace.Love Donna B.
Vicki Herbst
December 26, 2010
Our heartfelt condolences to the entire family. Uncle Andy made us laugh at every family function. I can picture him on a dance floor "dancing up a storm" with Aunt Josie right now...
With love to all, Vicki and Bob
susan yaworsky
December 26, 2010
Andy,
We will miss your vitality, wit and wisdom. You will always hold a special place in our hearts and our family.
May you rest in peace.
We love you,
Paul and Susan McKeever - Yaworsky and children
December 26, 2010
RIP peace daddy. Love you and miss you.
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