Daniel Jude Coletta

Mr. Daniel Jude Coletta, age 91, of Cincinnati, OH, passed away Friday morning, February 6, 2026. Known affectionately as Danny and Pops to friends and family, Danny was born June 13, 1934 in Cincinnati.

Danny grew up in Walnut Hills with his dear younger sister, Carole Larkin (Leo). He also had a beloved older sister, Alice Hauser (Paul) who preceded him in death. As a child, Danny loved going to the YMCA and his parents' restaurant. Danny graduated from St. Xavier High School and Xavier University. At 18 years old, he began working at River Downs race track, which began a lifelong love of horse racing.

While at Xavier University, Danny was a member of the ROTC and entered the US Army reserves, ultimately achieving the rank of Major. He graduated from the Salmon P. Chase Law School and chose to devote his career to teaching. The bulk of his career was spent teaching Ohio History and World Geography at the Harrison Junior High School in Harrison, OH.

A devoted member of the Catholic Church, Danny was a parishioner at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Anderson Township, OH. He served as a reader and lay communion distributor for the Church.

Among Danny's greatest joys in life were his many pets over the years, including his dogs, especially Missy, and his cats, especially Ringo.

Danny was married to Kathleen Coletta (née Tarmey) in 1964 and they had six beloved children, all of whom survive him. They are Anne Moorman (Scott), Mary Coletta, Joseph Coletta (Heather), Elizabeth Barrett (Donald), Daniel A. Coletta (Robin) and Jack Coletta (Emily).

In addition to his wife and children, Danny is survived by several grandchildren: Julian Barrett, Samuel Barrett (Misty), Nathan Moorman, Adam Moorman, Joshua Coletta and Henry Coletta. He leaves behind many other family members, friends and colleagues who will miss him dearly.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 10010 Carolina Trace Road, Harrison, Ohio 45030 on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. The family will greet guests from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the church. A private burial will be at St. Joseph New Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio at a later date and at the convenience of the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at [email protected].

Spring Grove Funeral Home is privileged to serve the Coletta family.