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She was born in Rahway, NJ and moved to Louisville, KY in 2001 upon retiring. Colleen worked at Esso Oil and St. Benedict's Preparatory School in Newark, NJ.
She was very active and liked to keep herself busy. She enjoyed taking yoga and dance classes, she practiced meditation, was a member of the Crescent Hill Garden Club, took continuing education classes through the Bellarmine University Veritas program, was a season ticket holder for the Louisville Orchestra, and loved cheering on both the University of Louisville Women's basketball team and Cincinnati Reds.
Colleen had a joy for life and always shared her love, smile, wisdom, laughter and warmth with the family and friends she held so dear.
She was preceded in death by her parents Nicholas Albano Sr. and Ethel Albano, her sister Ethel Provenzano and her brother Nicholas Albano Jr.
She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years William Schweitzer and her sons Rob (Tonya), Scott (Kirsten), Willy (Kristyn) and grandchildren Lily, Cal, Emi, Charlie and Willy.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Hosparus Health, Louisville, KY.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sharon VanMeter
June 5, 2025
Holding all our cherished memories of you in our hearts.
Rosemary Smith
May 30, 2025
We miss your precious spirit. Always and forever my friend!
Julie Arnheim
November 25, 2024
I remember Colleen from our library days at Esso/Exxon in Linden prior to her marriage to Billy. She always exuded happiness and led me on shopping excursions. A baby shower was held at my house in Westfield with all her library friends in attendance. I send my deepest sympathy.
Tammy Robinson Lembrick
October 15, 2024
I remember Mrs. Schweitzer when Rob and I were growing up together all the way from Elementary to High School. Her parents lived right next door to us on Rutherford St. in Rahway. Whenever she came to visit them she would always say hello and gave a sweet smile. My condolences to my classmate Rob and the family.
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Sandy and Charlie Thomas
August 6, 2024
Billy..so sorry for your loss of Colleen. We have not seen you since you moved to Kentucky but we do think of you when we used to drive down Jacques ave. No one in our family lives in Rahway any more! May she RIP.
Virgie Willis
June 27, 2024
I met Colleen at the Crescent Hill Garden Club. She had a smile for everyone and She was a great photographer. We became friends and I will always miss her.
Virgie Willis
Gerald Vaughan
June 17, 2024
We at the Rahway FMBA 33 extend our deepest condolences to the Schweitzer family. In Lieu of flowers, we've made a donation to the Hosparus Health charity. Once again, our deepest sympathies.
VP Gerald Vaughan
Holly Warren
June 11, 2024
Judy Gogan
June 7, 2024
Colleen and I became instant friends when she moved to L'ville. I first met her at Rob and Tonya's cafe on Frankfort Av. She was a major part of the Crescent Hill Garden Club and devoted herself to any and all projects with smiles and enthusiasm. I love her sooooo much! The world is a better place because of her.
c
June 6, 2024
Thank you for always understanding
Bev Hurt
June 6, 2024
I met Colleen 13 years ago at yoga class. We forged a friendship through yoga, conversations at coffee shops, food and wanderings all over Louisville. I will miss her sweet adventurous spirit. She was a blessing to our world.
Tonya Schweitzer
June 6, 2024
You were the best Mother in law ever. I love you! Tonya
Sharon VanMeter
June 6, 2024
Colleen left us so many treasured memories to hold close in our hearts.
I´ll always remember our jazz, yoga and plays.
She always greeted us with a smile and warm hugs.
Until we meet again dear friend.
Rosemary Smith
June 5, 2024
Colleen was so precious to many. I will always cherish our coffees yoga jazzercise plays and wonderful conversations but especially her laughter. We are better for knowing her for sure. See you later.
Lily
June 5, 2024
I love you. - L
Kelly Wilson
June 5, 2024
We had so many fun times together over the past 20+ years. I think about you and miss you every day
John
June 5, 2024
Love u Col. You were a second mom to me. I can go on forever ..... we miss you !!
Rob Schweitzer
June 5, 2024
Mom - Love you ALWAYS!! - Rob
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