Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1926
DIED
2019
FUNERAL HOME
Victoria Colarusso Obituary
Born April 15, 1926, in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Tillie Talarchek.
Victoria attended Marymount High School, Wilkes-Barre, and was employed in the area garment industry for over 60 years. She was also employed by the Pennsylvania State Licensing Center Photo Lab, Wilkes-Barre, for 12 years.
She was a member of Our Lady of Hope Parish, Wilkes-Barre, and the International Ladies' Garment Workers Union.
Victoria loved polkas and would dance on the WVIA Polka show. She also enjoyed going to play bingo, the casinos and church bazaars.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph, in 1970; brothers, John, Max and Frank Kozatek and Chester Talarchek; and sisters, Judy Mill and Viola Tymitz.
Surviving is her sons, Jeffrey Colarusso and his wife, Karen, Hanover Twp.; and Ralph Colarusso, Ellicott City, Md.; daughter, Donna Royal and her husband, Hank, Cranberry Twp.; 10 grandchildren; and brother, Joseph Talarchek, Spokane, Wash.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Hope Parish, 40 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Maternity Cemetery, West Wyoming.
Friends may call from 9 a.m. until the Mass Friday in the church.
Victoria's family would like to thank the staff at St. Luke's Villa for their care of Victoria during her stay.
Arrangements were entrusted to Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Victoria Colarusso
Sponsored by Jendrzejewski Funeral Home.
3 Entries
Jack Kenton
December 19, 2019
I ws just a child when she was running around. BUT, the one thing that I always heard about was how she was into the weekend polka dances. I'm sorry that I didn't know of her passing sooner.
Jeff Colarusso
July 11, 2019
Love you Gram
Carol McLaughlin
July 11, 2019
I extend my sympathies to the family.
I had the pleasure to work with Victoria at the Photo License Center.
I remember she loved to talk about her polkas.
take care and God Bless,
Carol
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results
Make a Donation
in Victoria Colarusso's name
Memorial Events
for Victoria Colarusso
How to support Victoria's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Victoria Colarusso's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
