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Colette Mary Tarsan (Petrillo)
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Colette Tarsan (Petrillo) Obituary
Colette was born to Anthony and Rita Petrillo on February 26, 1969. She graduated from Middlesex High School and continued her education at Katherine Gibbs School.
She went on to fulfill a long career as an Executive Assistant for Congressman Matthew Rinaldo, BellSouth and Metrus Group. She was most recently employed as a Senior Specialist of Compliance at Insmed. There, she was also the founder and chair of the employee resource group for working parents and caregivers.
Colette was treated at Memorial Sloan Kettering and despite her diagnosis, led a very bright, vivacious life. She most enjoyed crafting, jigsaw puzzles and traveling. Her favorite travel destination was Florence, Italy, where she visited her daughter during her semester studying abroad. Memories made with family and friends held a special place in Colette's heart.
Colette is predeceased by her father, Anthony (Sonny). She is survived by her mother, Rita, husband Mark, daughter Kayla, brother Carmen and his wife Michelle, niece Gabrielle, and many more loved ones.
Funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of Mt. Virgin Church, 600 Harris Ave, Middlesex, NJ 08846, on Friday, April 12, 2024 beginning at 11am.
To honor Colette's lust for life, she requested that her friends and family gather in a celebration, which will be held at the American Legion Post 306, 707 Legion Place, Middlesex, NJ 08846, on Sunday, April 21, 2024 from 12pm to 4pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in memory of Colette. http://mskcc.convio.net/goto/ColetteTarsan
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Marlo
December 20, 2024
Miss you cuz....
laura sinofsky-bohm
April 29, 2024
I never had the pleasure to know Colette, only to hear about her from others. My sincerest condolences to the family on this loss of a beautiful sole.
Markus Maier
April 11, 2024
Colette was a wonderful person and colleague and became over the years also a good friend. I was so impressed how eager she was to learn new things and help other people. And she always helped and supported. We will miss you!
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Jason Ho
April 4, 2024
I only knew and worked with you a short while, but I really enjoyed our brief interactions! A fun, warming and genuinely nice person to be around. Gonna miss you.
Marlo Lutz
April 3, 2024
Miss you already cuz, just knowing you are not with us. I hope you are resting easy in eternal peace. Love you now & forever.
Noel Korsu
April 2, 2024
I've known Colette for 24 years. She was a special part of our family, spending Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve together, watching her raise Kayla from the adorable toddler to an amazing young woman. I will miss you and always remember the loving relationship between you and Mark. Rest easy.
Stacey mcdowell
March 29, 2024
Colette and I were besties from north plfd..are parents grew up together and we bonded and still remained friends....we did alot of things together...I will always remember our good times...our laughs....rip colette..
Kathleen Cerebe
March 29, 2024
Back in the day, before social media took over. Colette was my daughters first playmate.They would spend hours riding bikes,creative play,pool and so much more.She was even"godmother" to a dog we adopted. Colette was always kind and caring and patient.
I pray that you all can be comforted by her sweet memories.
Bill Schiemann
March 27, 2024
Colette worked with me at Metrus Group for many years in her role as Executive Assistant. She always put her heart into her work and demanded excellence from all around her. She was one of the faster learners that I worked with and mastered a new profession--marketing master--tackling challenges that others avoided. She was always professional and also shared many loving stories of her family and her daughter Kayla. We and the many she touched will miss her.
Cris Kober
March 27, 2024
I will always remember her kindness and optimism. We will always remember the fun Christmases we spent with her and family. We always looked forward to that! We hold very special memories of Colette and will miss her tremendously.
The Grochowicz Family
March 27, 2024
We will miss her dearly. Her bright smile , warmth and sunny attitude warmed our hearts.
Diane
March 26, 2024
The first time I met, Colette was in Atlantic City. I went with her cousin darlene and her dad. We met Colette for lunch and I have to say I liked her from the first start when she sat down and started to talk to me. I felt like I knew her forever.
Stacey Colter
March 26, 2024
Rest well Colette. You´ve made such an impact in the short amount of time we´ve known each other. I´ll always remember your sweet presence and your eagerness to help everyone.
susan chaparro
March 26, 2024
The thing with spending decades living next door to people, is first they are your neighbors, then your friends, then your family. Our hearts are broken at losing Colette. She will always be loved and missed. Love the Chaparro's
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