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John Colosimo

Salt Lake City, Utah

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John Colosimo 1955–2025 Husband, Father, Coach John Colosimo-husband, father, brother, grandfather, educator, coach, master of dry wit, and a man with no middle name-passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, from complications associated with Parkinson's Disease. He was 69. John died as...

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John colosimo was my math teacher for 3 years. He was an amazing teacher and person.

Kathie Noble Colosimo, my name is Lisa Shafer and I was in your math class the first year you taught at Judge. I graduated with the class of 1987 and you and John were dating. We thought the two of you were so cute. He was such a great coach and I know the respect the team had for Him. My heart breaks for you and your children and I am so sorry for your loss.

I am so sorry to hear about John. What an accomplished person. He was too young to leave. My husband had Parkinson's so I know the pain they go through.My heart goes out to this beautiful family.

My deepest condolences for the loss of your dear brother and brother in law. May all your memories of love and special moments carry you through during this difficult time.

Colosimo Family, Please accept my condolences on John's passing. The Forsman and Colosimo Families have been friends for nearly 60 years. I have known John starting in my days at St. Ann's in the late 60s to now. In those days, John was a legend as an athlete for St. Ann's and then Judge Memorial. At Judge Memorial, I knew him as Coach John Colosimo. And then later, just as my friend John Colosimo. I saw John a few years back at my brother Vic's funeral. My son Jack was with me, and...

I can remember this like it was yesterday. John, pulling me aside after a math class in the gymnasium. His kind words and direction changed the trajectory of my life. I owe a lot to him with fond memories as his payback. DAVE FENTON class of 1981

A truly great man.

John you'll be missed by all family and friends

A real professional in every way. Iknew him as a parish member at St. John's.