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John Colkos Obituary

John C. Colkos, 75, passed away on August 21, 2019. He was a retired supervisor for PVTA. He leaves his wife Barbara (McNeely); their sons Kelly (Heather) and Stephen (Kara); 5 grandchildren; brother Joseph (Winnie); nephew Jorden; members of the McNeely family and best friend “Keiko”. Remember everyone was “number 1” in his book!. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA is assisting. www.nefcc.net

Published by The Republican from Aug. 23 to Aug. 29, 2019.
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another year John, seems like yesterday that we would meet in the parking lot at work and decide to take the day off, wow the good old days, wish you were still here with us. R.I.P. MY FRIEND

Eddie Purcell

Work

August 17, 2022

another year has gone by, man how time flies, i wish John was still with us, but im sure glad he has not been forgotten, R I P my friend

Eddie Purcell

Friend

February 2, 2022

Miss you dad. Say hi to mom.

Traci Haapanen

February 1, 2022

Another year has gone by, and yet it seems like just a week ago when we were going to work together, how time fly`s i wish John was still with us, we had a lot of good times. R I P my friend

Eddie Purcell

August 18, 2021

SO GLAD TO SEE THAT JOHN HAS NOT BEEN FORGOTTEN.I STILL REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER SKIPPING WORK AT S&W. I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM.

Eddie Purcell

Friend

August 17, 2020

Sorry for the loss of your father Traci, and your grandfather Joshua.

Mark Haapanen

December 3, 2019

Barbara, I am so sorry to hear about your husband. If there is anything I can do for you please let me know. I'm right down the road. Anytime.

Jim Anyon

September 4, 2019

Barbara sorry for your loss just heard about John you have Chip and myself deepest sympathy thought and prayers for you and your family

September 4, 2019

hi, i guess this is my old friend John that worked at smith and wesson, Dennis is a friend of mine also, i remember John as a great guy who liked to have fun all the time, we used to meet in the parking lot at S&W and talk on the way in, then he would say lets take the day off and go somewhere no matter where it
was, and he always talked me into doing it, its a good thing we were never fired, i remember hi garage it was always full of beer, he sure loved his beer, when he left S&W i never got to see him again, but every time i rie by his old house i thought of him, he was a great guy and a good friend.condolences to the whole family, he will be missed, i will always remember him and the good times we had together.

Eddie Purcell

August 31, 2019

I grew up with John and lived across the
street at 31 Hillcrest. I last saw John last year when I stopped and we reminisced about the old
days. My deepest sympathy to his wife Barbara
and her family. RIP my good friend

Dennis Roberts

August 30, 2019

Prayers of comfort and peace for John's entire family and friends. We love you Barbara and Colkos family.

Mark & Candace Stevens

August 28, 2019

Our deepest sympathy to Barbara and her family.

Michael & Debbie Dice

August 26, 2019

Most people think all we do is deliver mail everyday but over the years we meet people like John . John wasn't just a customer or someone I said hi to everyday , he was more like family . John was there everyday to greet me in his own special way sitting on the porch with his dog Keiko. I will miss him greatly as will everyone that had the pleasure of meeting and knowing him . My condolences to Barb and the entire Colkos family . RIP John

Allen Quenneville

August 25, 2019

did this John work at smith and wesson when he was younger

Eddie Purcell

August 25, 2019

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