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Richard Colonna

1919 - 2012

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2012

Richard Colonna Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 12, 2012.

Richard Colonna passed away on October 12, 2012. He was 92 years old. Richard was born on November 4, 1919 in the Bronx, NY to Ernest and Julia Colonna. He worked as a Truck Driver for Teamsters for many years. Richard proudly served our country in the United States Army. He will be missed by all who knew him. Family will receive friends on Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9pm at Higgins Funeral Home in Congers, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, 11am, at St. Paul's Church, Congers, NY followed by interment at Gethsemane Cemetery, Rockland Lake, Congers, NY.

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Golio

October 14, 2012

Uncle Richie was a wonderful man, he was a great brother and uncle and will be missed. May he rest in peace. With all our love, his sister Connie, Johnny, Dana,Robert and family. The Golio's

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Maryann Pistritto

October 14, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss.

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