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John Colagiovanni Obituary
COLAGIOVANNI, John Liberato John Liberato Colagiovanni, of Rocky Hill, beloved husband of the late Filomena (Discenza) Colagiovanni died Sunday (February 4, 2007), surrounded by his family. Born in Baranello, Province of Campobasso, Italy on August 17, 1922, he was the son of the late Teresa (Palladino) and Antonio Colagiovanni. John immigrated to the United States in 1950, working primarily as a landscaper, first as a foreman for Patrissi Nursery in West Hartford and owning his own business with his son, Anthony (John and Son Landscaping in Newington). John enjoyed many activities with his many friends. A member of bowling team, bocci club and the Baranello club and especially playing Italian cards, "scopa". He leaves to cherish his memory his son, Anthony and his wife, Halina of Newington; his daughter, Teresa and her husband, Tom Deasy of Rocky Hill; his three granddaughters, Adria and David Giordano, AnnMarie and Brien Gallagher and Melissa Deasy; two great granddaughters, Gabriella and Francesca Giordano; two brothers-in-law and their families, Michele and Antoniette Discenza of New Jersey, Vittorio and Isabella Discenza of Toronto; and a sister-in-law and her family, Rosa and Franco D'Impeiro of Toronto and three very dear nieces and their families, Anna and Urbano DiChiro of Montreal, Canada, Maria DiNigris of Cleveland, OH, Teresa and Giovanni Chiarullo of Baranello Italy and many countless friends. John was also predeceased by his son, Tonino. Funeral services will be Friday at 9 a.m. from the Giuliano-Sagarino Funeral Home at BROOKLAWN, 511 Brook Street, Rocky Hill followed by a Mass of Christian burial at St. James Church, Rocky Hill at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Friends are invited to the funeral home, TODAY Feb. 8 from 4-8 p.m. For online words of sympathy, flowers and directions, please visit www. Brooklawnfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for John Colagiovanni
Ann-Marie Gallagher
August 17, 2007
I never wrote in this when grandpa passed away but today is his birthday and I wanted to say I am so sorry mom, I know you miss him terribly. What comforts me is knowing he is with Grandma in a better place. Love you! Ann-Marie
Zio at Anne Marie's Wedding
Tony Discenza
February 11, 2007
Teresa & Anthony,
Upon returning home from the services for your Dad, I went back to look at the photos from Anne-Marie and Brien's wedding. I would like to share these photos with you and add them into the album. I am so pleased and blessed to have had the opportunity to spend some moments with Zio during a very special occasion. We all miss him, though I'm sure you two will feel his loss most deeply and we continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Zio at Anne Marie's Wedding
Tony Discenza
February 11, 2007
Teresa & Anthony,
Upon returning home from the services for your Dad, I went back to look at the photos from Anne-Marie and Brien's wedding. I would like to share these photos with you and add them into the album. I am so pleased and blessed to have had the opportunity to spend some moments with Zio during a very special occasion. We all miss him, though I'm sure you two will feel his loss most deeply and we continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
bertrand desalliers
February 11, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
David Savo
February 9, 2007
AnnMarie and Family
Our thoughts are with you.
All of us at Hollister
Paolo Discenza
February 9, 2007
Sono commosso e rattristato della perdita di Zio Giovanni,come lo sono stato quando ci ha lasciati Zia Filomena. Erano una coppia straordinaria. Oggi si ritrovano in cielo davanti al Signore per benedire tutti i familiari e coloro che gli hanno voluto bene.
Per Antony, Teresa, Tom, i Nipoti e tutti i parenti le nostre più sentite condoglianze.
Paolo Discenza e famiglia
Rorin Jennings
February 8, 2007
So sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy.
Robert Bradley
February 8, 2007
Anthony, Sorry I was unable to attend your dad's wake. He was an excellent hard working man. Sorry for you and your family loss.
Bob Bradley
Scott and Karen Potter
February 8, 2007
We are sorry to hear of your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.
Emilio DelMastro
February 8, 2007
Terry, Tom & family
We are very sorry to here of the passing of your Father. We cannot
be with you at this time as we are in Fla. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family.
Emilio and Mary DelMastro
Richard Patrissi
February 8, 2007
The Colagiovaani family has always been a part of my family's life from the early days of my father's nursery until now. We have the greatest respect for all and special fond memories for John. Richard Patrissi
Gino Piacentini
February 8, 2007
My sincere sympathy to hear of your father's death, I knew him for many, many years.
Regards,
Dona Berry
February 8, 2007
Tony,
We were so sorry to hear of your dads passing. He was such a sweet man. He had such a passion for what ever he did, and i know you will miss him dearly. God Bless you and your family at this sad time.
Eve and Ed Fishman
February 8, 2007
We are so saddened by the passing of this wonderful man and friend of so many years. His wine his work his warm heart will be missed.
Robert & Hedyth Fishman
February 8, 2007
We all will miss John. He was a great man, who we all trusted and thought highly of.
Chris Good
February 8, 2007
To you all i am truely saddened at the passing of Papa Cola. I have many fond memories of Papa, having a drink of Drambuie, eating sausage around the fire place and many more unforgettable treasures of which i shall never forget. My love and symapthy is with you all.
Stefanie Discenza
February 7, 2007
I am very sorry about my Zio Giovanni's passing. I will miss my Zio Giovanni as I miss my Zia Filomena. I will always remember what a great Zio and Zia I had.
Luke E. DiMaria and the Staff of Brooklawn Funeral Home/Giuliano-Sagarino
February 8, 2007
We extend our deepest sympathies at this time and thank you for entrusting us with the care of your loved one.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rob Pabich
February 7, 2007
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of John. He was a very good man who always gave a helping hand and always stopped to say hello. He will be deeply missed by all his friends and neighbors. In this difficult time, my heart goes out to all those who were close to him.
Donna Lentini
February 7, 2007
Terry, Tom, and family . . .
I was sorry to read of your father's passing. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.
February 7, 2007
Please accept our condolences for the loss of your loved one , Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time
ED MARJORIE GALLAGHER
The Szeps Family
February 7, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers that time will help heal this great loss and your many wonderful memories will sustain you.
Luisa DiCesare
February 7, 2007
Dear Anthony,
We are all so saddened to hear of the passing of your father. He will be missed but also fondly remembered. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Sincerely,
Mr. & Mrs. Antonio DiCesare & Family
Al & Gina Bosco
February 7, 2007
Dear Terry, Tommy and family
Please accept our sincere condolences, and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time. All our love.
Susan Sykes
February 7, 2007
To John's Family~
We always enjoyed seeing John at Millane's.
He was always very warm,happy & professional.
We will miss him very much.
He was planted life that many generations to come will enjoy.
Anna Maria Mennella
February 7, 2007
Dear Teresa, Tom, and Family...
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Zio Giovanni. He was a very nice man and I remember him from all the Baranello Club parties growing up. He was very sweet and always had a smile on his face and his laugh was contagious. May he rest in peace and may the memories help you through this difficult time.
Love, Anna Maria & Sal Mennella
Tony & Teresa Discenza
February 7, 2007
Teresa & Anthony,
Tommy, Halina, Adria, David, Anne Marie, Brien and Melissa
We are so saddened by the passing of Zio. We are fortunate to have been recently blessed with the opportunity to share in happiness with Zio who was ever so handsome and proud in his tuxedo at Anne Marie and Brien's wedding. The thought of Rocky Hill without a stop on Mountainview does not seem real at this time. Zio and Zia opened their hearts and home to all of us for decades and we have countless memories of precious family moments under that roof.
We continue to pray and remember Zio and soon will hopefully be there to share in the sorrow of Zio's passing.
God Bless and keep you strong
Domenick F. Discenza
February 7, 2007
Zio Giovanni,
We will miss all the great times we spent together over the many years. We know your in a better place with Zia and we know she waiting their for you. Although we are mourning at this time we always cherish the legacy you left behind.
Tom & Teresa, Melissa,
David & Adria, Gabriella & Francesca, Brien & Anmarie
Anthony,Helina & families we wish you peace & comfort at this time.
Love Always Your Family The Discenza's,
Michele & Antionetta,
Domenick & Patricia.
Stefanie, Gillian & Michael Discenza
Carmelina,Joe and family Tamburro
February 7, 2007
Teresa,Anthony and family our deepest symphaty to all of you for the loss of zio Giovanni,he will be greatly missed,especially his special laugh which he's known to most of us.
Condolances to all of you.
Paul and Adele (Johnson) Simard
February 7, 2007
Tom and Terry and family
So sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts are with you.
Joe Maimone
February 7, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Maria & Joe Maimone
February 7, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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