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Charles Kolodzie Obituary
He is survived by his wife, Karen Duke of Wood River Junction, RI; four sons, Charles S. Kolodzie II, John Kolodzie, Shawn Gallipeau, and Christopher Gallipeau; his daughter, Ashley Kolodzie; two grandchildren, Jasmine Gallipeau and Rylan Kolodzie; his brothers, Paul (Pat) Kolodzie and Michael (Margaret) Kolodzie; his sisters, Jo Anne Taylor and Christine (Frank) Gabriell, all of Upstate New York. He was pre-deceased by his brother, Patrick Kolodzie.
Mr. Kolodzie was born in Syracuse, NY on June 23, 1963, the son of the late Paul and Marie (Shifflet) Kolodzie. Charles was a self-employed contractor for many years.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 2, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Rushlow-Iacoi Funeral Home & Crematory, 64 Friendship Street, Westerly, RI 02891. Burial will take place following the service at White Brook Cemetery, Richmond, RI.
Calling hours will take place at the funeral home on Sunday from 4 to 7 pm. For online condolences, please go to www.rushlowiacoifuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to New Hope Chapel, 80 Richmond Townhouse Road, Carolina, RI, or a charity of your choice.
Date of Death: May 29, 2014
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