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James J. Colonna

1930 - 2014

BORN

1930

DIED

2014

James Colonna Obituary

Colonna, James J.

James J. Colonna, 83, a resident of Mount Vernon, passed away on January 14, 2014. James was the proprietor of his own law firm in the Bronx. He was the loving husband of Joan, devoted father of Jennifer & Jessica (James) O'Hara. Cherished grandfather of Ashley (Kris) Kaufman. Funeral Service Friday 9:30 AM at F. Ruggiero & Sons, Inc., with entombment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, NY. The family will be present on Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at F. Ruggiero & Sons, Inc., 732 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704. (914)-375-1400 www.ruggieroandsonsfh.com

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Published by The Journal News on Jan. 16, 2014.

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Funeral services provided by:

F. Ruggiero & Sons, Inc. Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Yonkers

732 Yonkers Ave, Yonkers, NY 10704

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