Saratoga Springs, New York
Age 77
GREENFIELD CENTER - Paul R. Colletti, M.D., died Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, at his home. His wife and daughter were at his bedside.
He was 77.
Born in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Paul and Katherine (Ferrara) Colletti. He attended Xavier High School in New York City, continued his education at St. Peter's College in Jersey City, N.J., and received his M.D. from Creighton University in Omaha, Neb. Paul interned at Washington D.C. General Hospital.
He served in the U.S. Army in Verdun, France, and was honorably discharged in February 1964 having attained the rank of captain.
Paul practiced family medicine in Syosset from 1962 to 1995. He moved to Greenfield Center in 1995 and continued to practice medicine with the Family Medical Group in Rensselaer until 2010. All in all, he practiced medicine for 51 years. Paul was recently honored with the Northeast Health Founders Award for his years of service and leadership.
Paul is survived by his wife, Shannon Whalen Colletti; his five children, Paul J., Peter, Lisa, Mary Colletti McGroty and Danielle Colletti Pressimone; his sister, Francine Colletti Jacoby; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011, at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 584-5373.
A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
The family wishes to thank Community Hospice of Saratoga for their compassionate care, as well as friends who provided meals and support.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Saint Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD 57325.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
The Colletti Family
I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad and husband took care of my children and husband for 13 years @ the Family Medical Group. He was the nicest man. My boys loved him. He really loved being a Dr. He will be greatly missed.
Debbie Fleming
October 20, 2011 | Averill Park, NY
My deepest sympathy to the Colletti Family.
James Bishop
October 09, 2011 | Watervliet, NY
Dr. Colletti, thank you for taking care of my family for many, many years. You were a wonderful person and Dr. May God bless you and your family always. The Tiso and Congemi families.
October 08, 2011
Dear, Shannon, Danielle, Paul, Peter, Lisa, Mary, Fran and the entire family, I worked in Syosset for so many years with Dr. Paul and it was because of him that I returned to school to get my RN. They don't make doctors or people like him anymore. He truly was one of the kindest, most compassionate man I have ever met. When my mother was so very ill and could not come to the office, Dr. Paul came to my house to treat her. She called him her prince. The entire Colletti family and everyone...
October 04, 2011
Dr. Colletti, My mentor, my friend. I have learned so much from you in the past 13 years. I always appreciated your old fashioned Italian waysand your old world wisdom. I will miss you beyond words. I would not be where I am today if not for you. You will always be in my heart. Love,Hattie
October 04, 2011
I am very sorry for your loss. Paul was a super person and a great physicisn. He will be missed.
Jack Daley
October 04, 2011
Dear Colletti Family, I am very sorry for your loss. Dr Colletti was a great man and an amazing doctor. He had been my doctor since I was a little girl. He had a wonderful personality and he could always make me laugh. He will be missed VERY much.
Katie D'Amico
October 04, 2011 | Albany, NY
Dr, Colletti was a fantastic Doctor...always there, a wonderful neighbor and a great friend. The de Poto Family
D de Poto
October 04, 2011 | Oyster Bay, NY
To the Colletti Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. He was our family doctor for many years in Syosset. I have many fond memories of him making house calls for me and my brother when we were young, and always taking such good care of my
mom. I've never met a more caring and compassionate doctor. They don't make them like that anymore. My deepest condolences to all of you.
Roseanne Giresi Catalano
October 04, 2011
