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WILLIAM COLFER Obituary

COLFER WILLIAM J., JR. Age 84, passed away on December 30, 2023. Loving husband of the late Jacquelyn F. (nee Daily). Devoted father of Kathleen Seravalli, William Colfer, III (Jennifer), Wendy Parsons (Robert), John Colfer (Melanie), Ryan, and Melissa (Anthony) Menichella. Pop-Pop of Courtney (Chris), William, IV (Robin), Chelsea (Matt), Ryan Jr. (Courtney), Rachael, Shannon, Eric, Morgan, Daniel, Kassidy, Emily (Chris), Alexa, Michael, Shane, McKenzie, and Gabrielle. Great grandfather of Brendan, Connor, Charlotte, and William V. Also survived by his siblings Bobbi, Peggy, Marilyn, Lenny, Maryann, and the late Jeannie and Eddie; and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Saturday morning, 9:00 - 11:45 A.M. at Our Lady of Calvary Catholic Church, 11024 Knights Road, Phila., PA 19154. Funeral Mass 12 Noon. Entombment Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to VFW Post 3324, 10 E. 6th Ave., Runnemede, NJ 08078. BURNS FUNERAL HOME 215-637-1414

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Jan. 2, 2024.

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Harry Siers and family.

January 11, 2024

I just found out about your dad´s passing. So sorry for your loss. HarrySiers and family.

Cheryl Libman-Gardner

January 10, 2024

Kath, my dearest, longest friend my heart cries for you & your family. What a good dad, tough, but that’s what’s made all you Colfer’s SO strong. Look at this legacy: lots of children, grand children, & great grand children. That’s pretty amazing & from what I remember of your dad was that family meant everything. And it still does. God bless you. ❤

Barbara and Joe Bennett

January 6, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of your Dad and of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived and a role model for all.

Al Mazzucca

January 6, 2024

Mr. Colfer was made time for everyone and was an awesome genuine person. My condolences to the entire Colfer family. He will be in my prayers.

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Mark Underwood

January 5, 2024

My heartfelt condolences to all of BILL’S extended family and friends, also a great friend of VFW POST #3324 RUNNEMEDE ,NEW JERSEY. REST IN ETERNAL PEACE, my friend .
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Peter I HENDERSON

January 3, 2024

May Gods presence add comfort and strength remembering that the living spirit of our Lord is with us always in all things as we remember and give thanks for Bill,
The Lord be with all friends and family as Love is the eternal life of our faith.

Douglas Montesano

January 3, 2024

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family through this difficult time. We pray for your strength as you mourn this difficult loss. Bill was a really great guy. My family and I will be forever grateful to Bill.

Ron & Cyndy Welsh

January 2, 2024

Our thoughts & prayers to the family of a wonderful man. We knew him through all his generosity to the Runnemede VFW. Rest in peace Bill.

January 2, 2024

I am very sorry for this loss. I was honored to know Mr. Colfer and words can not express the heaviness. He was such a wonderful person, I will never forget the memories I had with him. Prayers and thoughts to the Colfer family, may your father rest in peace and shine upon all of you as your guardian angel always.

Chaly Blinebury

January 2, 2024

John, the Neighborhood will be well represented in Heaven, both my Mom and Your Dad at least having company same day.
He was a Fun Guy, even though He block my parking, Two Fun People left the Planet together. Sorley miss them Both !!

Nadine Rudd

January 1, 2024

Kathy, Bill, Wendy, John, Ryan, Miss - my heart is broken for all of you! Uncle Billy was a rock of our family and I will never forget all the wonderful times with him, Aunt Jackie and all of you! RIP Uncle Billy and have a great time with my dad, Aunt Jeanie and Grandmom and GranPop! xoxo

Mr. & Mrs. Gaetano & Joan Gigliotti

January 1, 2024

Our prayers are with your whole family during this difficult time.

Kathleen Seravalli

January 1, 2024

Dad, I will love you and miss you all the days of my life.

Janice Duffy

January 1, 2024

We are so sorry about the passing of Bill....our thoughts are with all of his family. We are sending our sincere condolences to all of you. Keep your memories close to your hearts.....may he rest in peace. Janice & Denny Duffy

Cheryl Dolson

January 1, 2024

A good neighbor. An asset to our community. Thank you for your service.

Robin Otto

January 1, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always❤❤

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