AUSTIN COLYER

COLYER--Austin T., Of New York, NY, passed away on June 25, 2015. Austin was born on October 29, 1930, in Brooklyn, NY. His long and storied career spanned eight Broadway shows, including "Singin' In the Rain," "I Remember Mama," "Pal Joey," "Desert Song," and "Maggie Flynn." Austin also appeared in countless regional and national productions, including joining the national touring company of "Ragtime" for more than three years. Beyond his illustrious work on the stage, Austin's wit, charm, and encyclopedic knowledge of all things theatrical never failed to make a deep and lasting impression on all who knew him. As recently profiled in The New York Times, Austin was a resident of The Whitby on West 45th Street for more than 50 years, and was a pillar of his community and mentored many young actors. A man of many talents, Austin also served in the United States Army Air Corps. Austin was a fixture in the lives of his family and many friends, and while we truly thought he would be here with us always, he has left each who knew him with the deepest and most joyous memories. A wake will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, from 2-5pm and 7-9pm at the Crestwood Funeral Home at 445 West 43rd Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday morning, July 1, 2015, at 10:30am at St. Malachy's Roman Catholic Church (the Actor's Church) at 239 West 49th Street, between 8th Avenue and Broadway. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Actors Fund in Austin's memory.