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Albert Colizzi Obituary
Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday (February 16) at the DeVaney-Bennett Funeral Home, 181 N. Main St., Geneva.
Prayer Services will be at 9:30 a.m. on Monday (February 17) in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Stephen's Church.
Entombment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery Mausoleum.
Memorial contributions, may be made to St. Francis/St. Stephen's School Education Fund.
Al was born in Geneva and was a lifelong resident. He was the son of the late Albert V. and Anna Davoli Colizzi. He was a graduate of DeSales High School and served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He started his career in furniture working for Franklin Furniture and later Colizzi Brothers Furniture. He was a designer, Manufacturer and Sales rep for Schweiger Industries and later owned and operated D & R Furniture, which later became Ashley Furniture. Al was an avid golfer and a longtime member of Geneva Country Club. He loved to cook and entertain his family and friends. He was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish.
He is survived by his sons James (Deborah Fleming) Colizzi, and Chris (Rebecca) Colizzi all of Geneva; his daughter, Karen Noonan of Geneva; his sister, Bonnie (John) Robbins of Geneva; and his brother, Richard (Nancy) Colizzi of Geneva; three grandchildren Katie Bay, Michael Colizzi and Anna Sheppard; five great-grandchildren Annabella, Aubrey, Lilly, Addie and Richelle; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, Patricia; and his son-in-law, John Noonan.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Living Center North, first floor, for their wonderful care and kindness shown to Al during his stay there.
For those wishing to write a note of condolence, please visit www.devaneybennettfh.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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February 22, 2020
So sorry to hear of Al's passing. He was a good man, and such a loving husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Jeanne (Cecere)& Ron Johnson
Patricia Morabito
February 19, 2020
To the Colizzi Family- Sorry on your loss of Al. He was a very pleasant man and always said hello. He was good friends with Joe D'Amico who I worked with for many years. May he and all the rest of the angels have some great rounds of golf in the heavenly skies!
Ginger Hauf
February 15, 2020
So very sorry to hear about Al, sympathy to his family and friends JIm and Ginger Hauf
Daniel LeMaire
February 15, 2020
R.I.P.
Bob Anania
February 14, 2020
I am very sorry to learn that Al has left us. My sincere condolences
to all the family. Al has been a good friend to my family and a wonderful person. Sorry I cannot be at the service. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Linda and Curly VanAllan
February 13, 2020
To Bonnie, Dickie and family,
So sorry to hear of Al's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May he rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Curly and Linda Cardinale VanAllan
Patti Collins-Bono
February 13, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. He was a wonderful man, I have so many fond memories of him. He will be greatly missed. My love to you all.
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