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JOSHUA KOLANSKY Obituary

KOLANSKY, Joshua A. Of Westford, on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. Beloved son of Sheldon and the late Barbara (Bergman) Kolansky. Loving nephew of Nancy and Ken Temkin of Newton. Dear Cousin of Lisa Carrozza and David Temkin. Also survived by Sheldon's fiancee Geni Drobnis and her daughters Kara Drobnis and Julie & her husband Andrew Skipper of Natick. Services at the Levine Chapel, 470 Harvard Street, BROOKLINE, on Friday, March 23 at11:00. Interment at Beit Olam Cemetery, 61 Old Sudbury Road, Wayland. Memorial observance at his late residence on Friday following the interment through sundown and on Sunday and Monday 2-4pm and 7-9pm. In lieuofflowers, remembrances may be made to Right Turn, 299 Broadway, Arlington, MA 02474 orLungCancer Alliance, P.O. Box 418372, Boston, MA 02241-8372. Joshua was a gifted musician and a great friend tomany,manypeople. Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300 www.levinechapel.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 21 to Mar. 22, 2012.

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Newt Coryell

March 15, 2019

Miss you wild child. Always scared what you were going to do with a sled

Sonny Rose

March 25, 2012

Sheldon, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful son, Josh. I will always remember his smile and genuine excitement every time he talked about his love for music. I am honored to have known him. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Pat Cochrane

March 25, 2012

Sheldon & Geni,
I was so shocked & saddened to receive the news about Josh's passing. I can only imagine your pain & loss -- so much undeserved tragedy in your life! My prayers are with you now & always.

Tom & Karen Mansir

March 25, 2012

Sheldon, Geni and family.... Karen and I were shocked and deeply saddened on hearing the news of Josh's passing. I know this is a very difficult time for you. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely, Tom and Karen Mansir

Jay Lincoln

March 24, 2012

Sheldon, I am so deeply sorry to hear this sad news about Josh. I have such fond memories of our days together on Jarvis Way and what a great kid Josh was. Please accept my sincerest condolences.

Sonya

March 23, 2012

This life will not be the same without you in it. I will always remember what a great friend you were. You have made such an impact on me... I can never forget all that you were to me. I love you, Joshua.
Snowb

my condolances to the Kolansky family for all you have suffered and lost

Anita

March 23, 2012

I am so deeply sorry, Shel, for your terribly tragic loss. No parent should ever suffer the grief of burying a child. My heart aches for you.
Love and hugs, Anita

Larry T

March 23, 2012

Only Knew Josh For A Couple Of Months. He Was A Great Man. I'm Happy To Of Been Able To Call Him My Friend & Was Happy He Was A Part Of My Life Even If It Was Short Lived. I Miss Him He Was One Of A Kind My Thoughts & Prayers Go Out To His Family

George Duval

March 23, 2012

Dear Josh, your candle burned bright and lit up so many lives. Extinguished too soon, you will be missed. You were loved by all who you reached. May you find peace. Thank you for getting to know me, I feel honored to have walked briefly with you on your sacred path.

Hildegunn and Bill Rodrick

March 23, 2012

Josh was a dear friend to our son. His kindness was real, his presence beautiful.
We are thankful his life crossed ours. He will be profoundly missed.

Deepest sympathy to all who loved him.

Joanne Vaughn

March 22, 2012

Josh was such a love. I'll never forget his smile. He had a joyful spirit that was contagious. He was a great friend to my son, David and starred in many of his school projects. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Janae

March 22, 2012

I was truly blessed to know such a wonderful person. Your smile lit up a room and your laughter filled our hearts. You will always be a part of my recovery .. Miss and Love you. Rest Easy, Josh <3

Shari Perelmuter

March 22, 2012

My deepest, most heartfelt condolences to everyone who knew and loved Josh, family and friends, alike. He had such a beautiful spirit, and is already deeply missed by so many. I'm grateful to have been a part of his family of friends. I love you, Josh. Godspeed....

Kate Alen

March 22, 2012

Josh, you graced us all with your warm presence, your sweet disposition, your belly laughs and your profound inner light. You were so deeply loved, and will be so very much missed.

March 22, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you all. Love, Judy & Owen Leventhal

Eric and Josh

Deb and Ed Fortin

March 22, 2012

My Josh, how much we are going to miss your smiling face. Your laughter just filled the room. You had such a passion for music and lived life to its fullest. You were like a son to me and Ed. I enjoyed it when you and Eric got together, it just warmed my heart. We will miss you and we love you!!
May you rest in peace!

Wilford Corey

March 22, 2012

I am very sorry for your loss. I hope that Joshua's family and friends will find peace and comradship with each other in this time of need.

Scott Shepherd

March 22, 2012

I will miss and love you always Josh. You were a true inspiration to me ! So young, so talented such potential. Rest in peace my friend & brother.

My condolences to everyone affected by this great loss Family and Friends alike.

Jill Giavis

March 22, 2012

My deepest condolences to Josh's family. Having seen him grow into a well liked, gifted, humorous, caring young man. I can only express the sincerest wish that he may rest in peace.

Roberta and Bob Wellner

March 22, 2012

Shel and Geni...we are so sorry for your loss ..our thoughts and prayers are with you ...may he rest in peace ...Love, Roberta and Bob

Marc and Diane Belland

March 22, 2012

Sheldon and Geni,
Please accept our condolences.
We will all remember Josh's snowmobiling antics forever.
God bless and rest in peace young man.

Ron Esch

March 22, 2012

Rest in peace, Josh. I am proud to have known you and honored to have called you my friend. The world is not the same without you, may your spirit rise above all your suffering and fly free forever more. You are truly missed by me and all you've touched. I will remember you forevermore.
With much LOVE,
Goodbye my friend.

mary & joe slavin

March 22, 2012

Shel and Geni
We are so sorry for your loss. Please
know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
Love,
Mary and Joe Slavin

Bill Fennell

March 22, 2012

Josh was a kind and generous man. He cared about people. He loved being in the band. He will be missed. My prayers are with the family
Bill Fennell

Patti Prelack

March 22, 2012

Dear Shel & Geni,
Thinking of you and your family during this very difficult time of the loss of your son.
My condolences to you all.

Cheryl Davidson

March 22, 2012

Shel, Geni and family, please know how sad I was to hear of the loss of your beloved Josh. My love and support are with you all the time.

Roland Labrecque

March 22, 2012

Dear Sheldon and Geni--Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Love, Rachel and Roland

Kelly Slavin

March 22, 2012

Dear Shel and Geni,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers through it all. All of my love, Kelly

Paul & Donna Moran

March 22, 2012

So sorry to hear of your son Joshua's passing. Donna and I send our condolences. We know the heartbreak of losing a son. You are in our thoughts. Paul and Donna from the Sno-Buds

Karyn & Stan Drobnis

March 22, 2012

Shel, Geni
Words can't express how deeply sorry we are. Our hearts are with you.

Love,
Karyn & Stan

George Smith

March 22, 2012

True friends.

George Smith

March 22, 2012

George Smith

March 22, 2012

Requiescat in pace.
My prayers and thoughts are with Joshua's family at this time. I am truly saddened to have lost such an amazing young man. Josh is a close and dear friend to many in my close circle of friends. He will be remembered and kept close in our hearts.

Newt Coryell

March 22, 2012

Josh, We had a lot of laugh's snowmobiling. Tail lights are us. Keep an eye on all of us.Love you All of the Merrimack Sno-Buds

Nancy Temkin

March 21, 2012

My dear Joshua-

If only I had known how much pain you were in, I would have done anything to help you. You were like a son to me. My heart is broken. I will miss and love you until the day I die. Rest in peace with Mom and Puppies, Josh.

Forever,
Auntie Nancy

Joel Barrett

March 21, 2012

Oh, Josh, I am so sorry we lost you. Your smile, your huge heart will always be with us, in us. You are loved. Dad, and Geni, know how much Josh loved and respected you. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him

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