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Joseph Colaianni Obituary
Joseph M.
Penfield: Joe, a lifelong Rochester area resident, passed away July 26, 2013 with his loving family by his side at age 70. Predeceased by his father, Michael; mother, Josephine; and son, Michael. Survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Patricia; sons Joseph and Christopher; sister, Carole (Benjamin) Rosiles; brother, Michael (Michelle); granddaughters Marissa and Jessica; sister-in-law, Theresa and many in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and beloved family friends.
Joe was a long-time Xerox employee who retired to pursue his own television repair business which he owned for more than 20 years. He was a devoted family man who enjoyed making his family and friends laugh.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, August 10 at 10:30 at Church of the Holy Spirit, 1355 Hatch Rd, Webster NY.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Colaianni
Neil Giudice
August 6, 2013
Mrs C., Chris and Joe
I'm so sorry for your loss. I can still hear Mr. C laughing each spring as he went In the back yard to clean the pool. The freezing pool in April as he was in the pool cleaning it. Lots of laughs and smiles. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. All our love, Neil and Trish Giudice
Trisha Fifield - Pond
August 5, 2013
Sorry was your loss! Our condolences goes out to all the family.
Pam
August 3, 2013
My deepest sympathies for your loss. I got to know Joe and his friend, Tony, at the YMCA in Penfield where I worked most Sundays - he always had a smile on his face and nice things to say - I always looked forward to seeing those two on Sundays - I shall miss him, he was such a sweetheart of a person. God Bless you all.
Frank Ferra
August 3, 2013
My prayers are with you and your family.
Frank Ferra
August 2, 2013
MAY GOD BLESS YOU DURING THIS TOUGH TIME .OUR PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOUR FAMILY . MIKE AMICO
DiPrima Family
August 2, 2013
Joe Jr. our thoughts are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Michael Sullivan
August 2, 2013
Joe was one of the great men of Aquinas '61. Tremendous fighter and football player while being most kind and a great friend.
Mike Sullivan (Denver, CO)
August 1, 2013
Cousin Patty and family, so very sorry for your loss. Joe was a great guy who will be missed, always happy. God Bless
Barb & Bob MacMullen
Andrea Monzo (Scherzi)
August 1, 2013
My sincerest condolences to the Colaianni family and my dear friend Carole. Saying goodbye to Joe, must be so hard, for all, he was always such a fun and happy go lucky guy and he will be remembered always.
August 1, 2013
aquino family has all of the colaianni family in our prayers
DICK TROVATO
August 1, 2013
Cousin Joe (Big Joey) You will really be missed by everyone you have ever meet. You have left a lasting memories to everyone. Save a spot for me at the bar up there. All those good times we had. Love ya
Patrick Trovato
August 1, 2013
I have such fond childhood memories of growing up with Big Joey. A true cousin. There was nothing he would not do for you. Always looking out for you. Had you laughing,all the time. Well liked by everyone. So sad that he's no longer with us. Family and friends alike will miss him.
Pat Trovato
August 1, 2013
Pat & Family,
Please receive our sincerest condolence for your loss. The world has lost a bright light. At Xerox, he worked hard and made all his co-workers feel comfortable and special. He will never be forgotten.
With sympathy,
Ed & Philomena Link
Jean LoGiudice
August 1, 2013
My memories of Joe go back to childhood and all of them are sweet. When I think of him, I think of kindness: he was always so nice to younger kids, which is not what we remember of everyone. I think of perseverance, too... he was single-minded in conditioning himself for Aquinas's Mission Bouts. I can't speak to his adult life, but in our youth when I knew him, Joe was a role model. May God remember him that way and welcome him warmly. God bless Patty and Carole and all their loves. From Joe and Jean LoGiudice
Tammy Capizzi
August 1, 2013
I will love you and miss you forever Uncle Joe! <3 Love, Tammy
Frank ( RED} Del Vecchio
August 1, 2013
Great memories of Joe. Always there when you needed him. It is a honor to know him.
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