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Brad Colton
December 5, 2019
Angelo was a teacher of many young boys and girls. For me, he took little boys and made them men. He was an inspirational teacher and colleague! He will be missed by all had the privilege to know him.
He was the consummate Bulldog!!
Brad Colton
Marsha Wagner
December 23, 2010
I just found this obituary and send my most sincere condolences. I have so many memories of you all and, as you know, my parents Dallas and Wanda Wagner were so fond of Angelo and family. Much love to you all. Marsha Wagner (Tejeda)
Claire Eckley
December 22, 2010
What a special person! Someone who understood the need for elementary students to learn the skils to develop into an athlete! Ang was a pleasure to work with! Very understanding! I am grateful to have crossed paths with him. My condolences to the family!
Claire Eckley
Tom Beyer
December 20, 2010
Dear Marianne and Family: Like so many others, Ang was my history teacher and my coach. More than that, he was a good friend. I especially remember working with Ang's dad at Albert Field during the summer of '52, just before my senior year; Ang would stop by often to see his dad and I got many invitations to join him at his folks' house after work. His enthusiasm and understanding of his students needs made attending San Rafael High a great experience. Although he seldom mentioned WW II, he was the epitome of "The Greatest Generation." Ang will be missed by many but never forgotten by anyone ....
Pat Carroll
December 17, 2010
Condolences and fond memories of Angelo. From 1951 to about 1959 he was my next door neighbor on Jewell St, in San Rafael. A wonderful guy to have had next door to a pre-teen, and then teenager. My Mom passed in 1995 and I'm hoping they share a few memories.
The best to his family,
Pat Carroll (84 Jewell at that time)
December 16, 2010
I am full of memories of ang and all the colombo family. I sure did spend alot of time with you over the years!! it felt like a home away from home, and was such a comfort to me to have that! love to all of you, and my deepest sympathys. vicki (hill) herring
Dallas Pennington
December 16, 2010
All young men and woman should have such a kind, understanding and motavating roll modle in their lives. There are to few these days. Rest in the loving hands of our Lord Dear Angelo.
Liz Walker
December 15, 2010
Godspeed, Angelo Colombo! You were a father to us all.
Stephen Thompson
December 15, 2010
Russ
I have many memories of your dad coaching at St Raphaels grammar school. You guys would always beat us St Anselm's bums. Your dad had great ability for coaching those with minimal talent. He was an inspiration on and off the court.
Steve Gudelj
December 15, 2010
To the Colombo Family:
I can't tell you how many great memories I have of Angelo. He was a great guy and a wonderful role model for me. It was a privilege to have been taught by him. Everything from sports to driver training. What a guy.
Muriel Goodfield
December 15, 2010
To the Colombo Family. I will always remember Mr. Colombo. He was one of my favorite teachers at SRHS. His wonder smile and sense of humor. He even taught my daughter Lori and upon seeing him again he remembered which seat I sat in, in class. We will all miss you Ange, Muriel Goodfield Class 52`
Brad Colton
December 15, 2010
I was very privileged to know Ang as a student, coach and colleague. Ang was a true inspiration to thousands of students and he will be missed by all whose lives he touched.
Don Weber , Class of "55"
December 14, 2010
To me, he was the paragon of the high school coach. He combined discipline and warmth which resulted in my life long respect for him. I used to talk to my kids about MY coach--Angelo Colombo--especially when telling them,"Catch the ball with 2 hands".
When I reminisce about the "good old days" at SRHS, Mr Colombo is right in there with the best of my memories
Judy Maples/Nelson
December 14, 2010
Mr. Colombo was such an important part of San Rafael High School. He always greeted everyone with a warm smile.
My sympathy to Marianne and all the Colombo family.
Jim Capbarat
December 14, 2010
Dear Colombo Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I will remember Mr. Colombo for his wonderful ability to make people feel special. As my B-Basketball coach 40+ years ago he was inspirational and spirited and it was my privilege to have played for him. I still remember the tip that was passed on to me from the Colombo girls through my sister Roni when they learned I was playing for Coach Colombo, “Watch out when he pokes his tongue into his cheek….he’s about to blow!”
I want to offer my sympathy to all of you at this difficult time. I hope that you will find some comfort in knowing that Mr. Colombo will remain in the warmest thoughts and memories of a very large community of friends long beyond his passing.
Jim Capbarat
December 14, 2010
ANG WAS ONE OF MY FAVORATE TEACHERS. IUSED TO SEE HIM AT OUR SIR MEETING EVERY MONTH. HE ALWAYS REMEMBERED ALL HIS FORMER STUDENTS. HE WAS A GREAT PERSON AND WILL E MISSED BY ONE AND ALL. DON GOTELLI CLASS OF 53
Michele Amundsen
December 14, 2010
Oh dear Marianne, Patti and family...
I am so very sorry to hear about Ang's passing. what a great, funny, loving man he was! i feel honored to have spent time with him, and barney will always remember EXACTLY how to put a basketball up because of his coaching around the xmas tree!
I am sending much love and I am so very sorry for your loss....Ang was quite a man, may your memories of him give you peace in this difficult time.
Much love,
Michele Amundsen
Phil Soto
December 13, 2010
Marianne and family,
Ang was a "real" American hero with rugged Hollywood good looks at the controls of one of the fastest war planes of the times. He meant a lot to the Young family especially his goddaughter, Christina. Chris and Virginia are just sorry that they were unable to arrange to join you for his service. May God support you in your time of grief and know our love is with you.
Tommy Redmayne
December 13, 2010
It is difficult to find words to describe the positive influence that Angelo Columbo has had on my life and I am sure many others. As a teacher, as a mentor and as a good friend, Ang will be missed but never forgotten. My best to Marianne and her family.
Tommy Redmayne Class of '54
December 13, 2010
Dear Patti and Family,
Tom and I are so sad to hear of your Dads passing. For years you have shared so many funny and touching stories. I think we all feel as if he was "our" Dad too!
What a blessing for everyone touched by his life.
Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you,
Tom and Cathy McCoy
The Goens
December 13, 2010
Our deepest condolences to the entire Colombo family. We never got the chance to meet Ang, but through Patti's stories, impressions, and reminiscences we feel as though we knew him well. He obviously was a dear, wonderful, and funny man. And if Ang's only legacy is his gift of Patti to the world, then his life was full and complete.
With love,
Bob and Marianne Goen
December 13, 2010
We will always remember Ang fondly. You didn't mention his love of golf but I was blessed to have been able to play a few rounds with him. What a great man he was. Jim and Patsy (Woelz) Purvis
John Cuthbert
December 13, 2010
I was greatly saddened to hear of Ang's passing. I have many fond memories of Ang and SRHS. I remember the times in the late 50's when we would climb through the upper windows of the old gym to play basketball. Ang would come in and tell us to leave and be out the door before anyone could move. He had warned us and we would have said he did, but we continued to play, as he knew we would. As students we are very fortunate to meet a teacher that inspires you throughout your life. I think that he is the main reason I became a teacher and coach. Many times in the last 50 years I have reflected on Ang's positive influence on me. I want to extend by deepest sympathies to the entire family he will always be remembered with fond memories.
Knut Dale
December 13, 2010
Ang Colombo was my basketball coach and one of my favorite PE teachers at SRHS in the late 1950's. I had the pleasure of meeting with him and his wife last year as we were planning our Class of 1959 50th reunion. A very impressive career, a great man!
Sheryl Smith-Payne
December 13, 2010
Mrs. Colombo and family, I fondly remember Mr. Colombo. He was one of the most popular teachers in the school. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Sheryl Smith Payne
Margaret Anderson (Tate, Rattray)
December 13, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Ang's death, but I am sure it was time for him to go. Ang and I worked together as heads of the PE departments at SRHS. Together we planned the current PE outdoor facilities, and we started the PE program that later received recognition by Sports Illustrated as the outstanding PE program of the nation. SRHS was a better school because he taught there, and I am a better person because Ang was my friend and co-worker. I will miss him.
Ray Ingram
December 13, 2010
Mr Colombo was certainly one of I kind. He will be in my memories always. God bless his family for their loss.
John McKinnon MD
December 12, 2010
I'm sad to learn of Ang's passing, but I was touched by this fine man--who was to me a teacher, coach and, I'd like to think, friend. One of the greatest generation, too. All best wishes to his family.
December 12, 2010
To the Colombo Family: Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time of great sadness for the loss of this wonderful man. The Mazzina Family
Linda
December 12, 2010
I giant welcome to heaven by the thousands of loyal friends that are happy to see Ancheloa. Marianne and Ang touched so many lives that I feel privileged to call them "family".Love to Susie, Patti, Russ, and Stevie and thanks for sharing your parents with us. Thank you for my golf swing Mr. Colombo!
Carol Schnell
December 11, 2010
Dear Colombo family,
May God's peace be with you all as you remember Angelo.
I knew him in 1954 when he was teaching me history at San Rafael High School. He was definitely the nicest teacher I ever had.
My parents and I used to go to the local San Rafael baseball field at Albert Park to watch Mr. Columbo and Mr. Simontacchi play baseball on the local baseball team.
Wonderful memories!
God be with you,
Patrice Hooke
December 11, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jim zurcher
December 11, 2010
Mr. colombo was one of a kind, He is the teacher you will never forget. God bless him. Jim Zurcher class 1957.
jim zurcher
December 11, 2010
Mr. Colombo was one of a kind,He was one of those teachers you never forget. God bless him. Jim Zurcher Class of 1957.
jim zurcher
December 11, 2010
Mr. Colombo was one of a kind. he was one of those teachers you never forget.God bless him. Jim Zurcher class of 1957.
BRAD BRYON
December 11, 2010
MY HEART IS FELLED WITH MUCH SADNESS. ANGE PLAYED A LARGE PART ON MY LIFE AS I GREW UP IN MARIN CO.
I BLESS THE DAY I MET HIM AND MARIANNE, GETTING TO KNOW THEM AS ADULT, WE BECAME FRIENDS. AT HIGH SCHOOL REUNION'S, EITHER CLASS OR BULLDOG SPORTS, THE BOY'S THAT ARE NOW MEN, HE WAS STILL OUR COACH, TEACHER, MENTOR AND FRIEND. WE "BULLDOG'S
GIVE OUR BLESSING TO ANGE AND HIS FAMILY, LOVE BRAD-
Judy Alger Messner
December 11, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Richard Critchlow
December 11, 2010
Ang has been an inspiration to me ever since I first put my feet on the SRHS court for his Bulldogs basketball 'B' team in 1953. My heartfelt condolences to Marianne.
Al Bongio
December 11, 2010
Angelin
I spent 4 years at SRHS and you where my hero.We had a lot common such as we where both born in northen Italy and imagrated to the U.S at a very young age.It really made me proud when you'd come up to me and we'd speak in Italian.You also came to my aid when I was about to be suspended for fighting on school grounds.My father whom you knew passed away last week and my hope is that you run in to each other soon but please don't let him know that sometimes I was less tha a perfect student.Ciao Angelin.
Jim & Coco Silvestri
December 11, 2010
Our prayers and sympathies , with great memories of Angelo and family from all of our family
Brian Kirchoff
December 11, 2010
My sympathies to the family
Like so many SRHS alumni I will say one of a kind, caring and in some ways larger than life--Brian R. Kirchoff, SRHS '68
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