Photo courtesy of McCann-Healey Funeral Home - Gloucester City
Gloucester City, New Jersey
Jul 26, 1941 – Nov 1, 2021 (Age 80)
Woodstock, Ontario, Canada – Formerly of Maple Shade and Bellmawr. Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his home on Monday, November 1st, 2021, at the age of 80. Much loved and cherished husband of Diane Colucci of Woodstock, Ontario. Stepfather of Shawn MacDonald from Calgary, Alberta and step-grandfather of Jeremie, (Calgary), Naomi (Texas), and Kaitlyn (Hawaii). Tony also had a special bonded relationship with Justin and Kelly Byers of Woodstock and their children Mason and Audrey who considered Tony their 3rd grandpa. Tony leaves behind his brothers George (Madeline) Colucci, Anthony (Jenna) Colucci, Charlie Colucci as well as sisters Sandy (Mark), Charlene (Ron) and Patricia (Nick) all from New Jersey. Tony is survived by many nieces and nephews in the US, in-laws and great friends in Canada who all dearly loved him. Tony is predeceased by his brother Bobby, sister Laura, infant sister Barbara Jean and parents Anthony and Laura Colucci. William was born and raised in Camden City and got his nickname “Tony” after moving to Canada and was proud to be called a dual citizen after becoming a Canadian in 2014. He started with the Camden City Fire Department in 1969 and retired in 1996. Tony continued his work in fire service with the Camden County Fire Marshall. He was a former member of the Camden County Emerald Society. Tony was also a police officer for 5 years with the Maple Shade Police Department and a former member of PBA Local No. 267.
He was a huge sports fan and could always be heard cheering on his favorite hockey and footballs teams. He loved attending and watching the games with the Philadelphia Flyers and the Philadelphia Eagles.
Relatives, friends, retired and active Camden City Fireman and Department are kindly invited to attend Tony’s viewing on Monday, November 15 from 6 pm to 8 pm and Tuesday, November 16 from 10:30 am to 11:45 am at the McCann-Healey Funeral Home: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 12:30 pm at Saint Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill.
The family will be having a celebration of Tony’s life here in Canada at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Mary’s R.C. Church: 420 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Please write in memo: Food Program – William H. Colucci or the Animal Welfare Association: Animal Welfare Association Development Office: 509 Centennial Boulevard, Voorhees, NJ 08043. Please write in memo: William H. Colucci.
Funeral Arrangements in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada provided by Brock and Visser Funeral Home, 845 Devonshire Ave., Woodstock, 519-539-0004. Expressions of sympathy may be given at www.brockandvisser.com.
Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of William H. “Tony” Colucci. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCann-Healey Funeral Home: Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142
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Forever loved and missed Tony , your are forever in my heart my love .
Your loving wife , Diane
Diane Colucci
December 03, 2024 | Woodstock, ON | Spouse
My amazing husband , you were the very best thing that ever happened to me . You showed me your love , generosity and gentleness everyday since we’ve been together . You were a wonderful husband , step father and step grandfather to my son and grandchildren and you loved all of us unconditionally , just as I have always loved you and will until the day when I’m buried right here in Jersey with you my love .
I never wanted to lose you but I know now you are free from all your pain and...
Diane Colucci
November 26, 2021 | Woodstock, ON | Family
Mary and Donna I'm so sorry for your loss
Laurie Helinek Hummel
November 17, 2021 | Runnemede, NJ | Neighbor
Bill Colucci was a fellow firefighter that I had the privilege of working with at Fire Headquarters. He will be missed by all who knew him. God bless him and RIP Bill.
William Huelas
November 15, 2021 | Newfield, NJ | Coworker
My dear brother Bill you will be missed and not forgotten like Dad Mom brother Bobby sister Cookie and baby sister Barbara Jean an my Son Anthony ,love you always R.I.P.
Sandy Spanopoulos
November 14, 2021 | Runnemede, NJ | Brother
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Please take comfort in the words found at 2nd Thessalonians 2: 16,17.
D T
November 13, 2021
I saw Bill come in with all the guys in 1969 and took the photo and saw him at many big fires over the years, and saw him retire in 1997.He was a Good Guy R I P Bill --------- Your Friend Bob Bartosz CFD Photographer Retired
bob bartosz
November 12, 2021 | Friend