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jim domzal
December 11, 2017
I attended grade school with aldo at St. judes on Detroit's east side. I will always recall his easy approachable manner. kind, made you feel at ease. I recall his warm ways, from being at his home, his sister Amelia, his mom, and the comfort I felt talking with him, whether it was in school, after school, sharing times together. we never saw each other after grade school, but I will always remember his ways and I am sure he carried this warmth throughout his adult life. aldo, bill hickey and myself had many talks and laughs.
he was a great man.
jim domzal
jim domzal
December 11, 2017
to the colandrea family. I went to grade school with aldo. st.judes. Detroit's east side. I still recall his incredible way of making one feel comfortable and welcome. so easy to approach and share. from his home with Amelia and his mom, to school, to after school times. we never saw or talked after grade school but I recall these things about this great man. I am sure he carried these qualities throughout his adult life. I felt privileged to know him, along with another classmate mentioned in these memories, bill hickey.
jim domzal
Shelly Kessler
September 18, 2015
I worked with Aldo for a short time at Detroit Edison. I was hoping to reconnect only to find he passed. I am so sad to hear this. He was such a wonderful person and made my time at my job so enjoyable. I learned so much about Detroit from him when I worked there. God bless all of you. He will not be forgotten. Shelly Chase Kessler
Luke McGrail
May 11, 2015
I'm sorry to have only just heard about Aldo's passing. I had him for two classes at UD Mercy. If it had not been for his approach to teaching Structures I & II, I don't know if I would have made it through the Architecture program. I've done a lot with my degree; it has taken me far in the world and in my career. He was responsible for that. Whenever I think of moment diagrams I hear him say "Remember, right hand rule". We'll miss you Aldo. Our industry and city are just a little darker without you.
John Bukowski
April 23, 2014
Aldo was a good college friend of my brother's and I got to know him years ago. He was a great guy with a great big laugh. I will miss him.
Wendell Brown
April 22, 2014
There are so many good feelings and good stories that come to mind when I think of Aldo that I can hardly believe he's gone. We always had a good laugh whenever got together remarking "I haven't laughed like that in while!" You were a good friend and I will miss you.
Your Friend - Wendell
Dave Harwood
April 22, 2014
Like many others, I was very fortunate to have known and worked with Aldo at DTE Energy. I first met Aldo around 1997 after we had formed a new strategy group and were in need of a way to forecast what a new unregulated industry might look like. A few weeks after describing what we needed, Aldo returned with the most amazing Excel model I had ever seen. We worked together for many years after and I got to know him as both an incredibly talented engineer and mathematician, but a very fun guy who was always full of life. Looking at his pictures, I can still hear his laugh today.
Dena Norton
April 21, 2014
My memories of Aldo are varied, starting with the Games Theory class he taught right after I first started with DTE Energy in 1996. Eventually he took me under his wing when I needed a new assignment. I cherish my memories of group lunches, offsites at my cottage, playing Bocce in his backyard, and OctoberFest outings at the Dakota Inn. Aldo had a nose for a fine restaurant. If I was looking for good food, I always knew who to ask. Annual Christmas parties, attending his wedding to Connie, as well as his step-daughter, Ginger's, wedding, and being part of the planning for the surprise 50th birthday party for him, are among my joyful memories of Aldo. I'll miss you, my friend.
April 21, 2014
You were a genius, an engineer, a teacher, a great energy forecaster, a colleague and friend.
I will never forget you. George Ball
John Yurko
April 21, 2014
I worked with Aldo for many years at DTE. He was one of my favorite people to work with over the years. He was very smart, very interesting, very insightful, extremely helpful to me and always a joy to work and socialize with. My wife, Tracey & I loved going to the Christmas Parties Aldo & his family hosted several times over the years. And our favorite restaurant, to this day, is Giovanni's which we learned about from our great friend Aldo. My sincere condolences to the family. He will be missed, yet so fondly remembered!
April 21, 2014
Aldo, I enjoyed speaking with you on several occasions at DTE Energy. Your nice spirit will be sorely missed. May the Lord bless and keep your family safe and unlifted always. Anthony Moffett
Anita Ashford
April 21, 2014
To the family of Aldo; Please accept my sincere sympathy in the loss of your loved one. I was blessed to know Aldo as a Co Worker at DTE Energy.
I have fond memories of our works at DTE .
In the words of The Lord Aldo is ONLY absent from the body; but present in our minds and heart. As you go through this difficult time Trust in our Lord and Savior to lead and guide you.
Anita R. Ashford
DTE Energy
Aldo as Manager of Corporate Energy Forecasting at DTE Energy
Dena Norton
April 21, 2014
Harini Maran
April 21, 2014
Aldo,
I always thought you of smart, practical and hard working guy. I will always cherish the times you would take the team to lunches and auto show in DTE. Thank you for saving my job during the recession times in 2008. I will miss you. You always had a special place in my life. Condolences to the family and friends.
Bill Hickey
April 20, 2014
Aldo, I knew you longer than anybody outside of my own family. The old days in Detroit seem just like yesterday. It's hard to believe that you're gone. Thank you for all the years of friendship. You always put other people first and will be remembered fondly by those whom your kindness and generosity touched.
Condolences to Connie, Ginger, and all.
Greg Thein
April 18, 2014
Dr. Colandrea was one of the best profs. I had at U. of D. He brought practical, real-world examples and experience into the classroom, and was a great guy to boot.
My condolences to his friends and family.
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