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John Colona Obituary

Colona John Gardiner December 3, 2024, Age 82. Born on September 28, 1942. John was a devoted father to his children: his daughter, Mia Colona (Mak Kemenosh), from his marriage to his wife, Donna Colona; and his daughter, Lynn Mazur (Ed Mazur), and son, John Colona (Beverly Bongiorno). Relatives and friends are invited to John's VISITATION Tuesday, December 17th, 9 A.M. at Stella Maris Church, 9th and Bigler Sts. (parking lot on 10th and Bigler Sts.), followed by his Funeral Mass at 10 A.M. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made in his memory to Stella Maris Church. Full obituary available at monti-ragofuneralhome.com

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Dec. 13, 2024.

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Diane Landrum

February 25, 2025

Dear Donna & Mia, We are so sorry for your great loss. What a gentleman- and a wonderful neighbor.

Donna Grasso

December 16, 2024

I´ve known John for many years and he was such a nice man and always was a perfect gentleman. He will be missed by all.

Donna Colona

December 13, 2024

The moment I saw him I knew John was my PRINCE!

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Visitation

9:00 a.m.

Stella Maris Church

2901 S. 10th Street, philadelphia, PA 19148

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17

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Stella Maris Church

2901 S. 10th Street, philadelphia, PA 19148

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2531-35 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148

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