THOMAS M. COLELLA

He was an amazing grandfather and I think about him daily . I miss him tons.

Who was Tommy Colella to me? A mentor, a friend and a kind and gentle man. I met Tom in 1972. I actually bowled on a league with Flo for a few years (we had so many laughs). I watched the girls when they were young a few times and got to know the Colella boys and family while working for Brian Homes temporarily in the 70's. (Only when Mary was out lol). I was a single mom raising 2 kids in hard times. During that time Tom taught me to stand up for myself and be strong, fight to get what I want and most of all to be proud of my accomplishments and laugh at my mistakes. Always trying to fix me up with someone which was really funny. We were buddies, pals and closer than some of my girlfriends. I could come to him with any problem and he'd help me figure it out. He could tell me anything and know that it would go no further. We sure laughed a lot. I worked for Tom at the track as PR Girl to the VIP lounge and got to meet a lot of great people. I'm still friends with Jon Parsons Jr. because of Tom. I think he reminded me of my Dad who I lost at an early age. Whatever the reason, we remained friends for many, many years. Later in our lives, Tom came to Florida to visit and stopped to see me and my husband several times. We could go on and on talking about the track, the business and golf, he was a real mans man but we had a special relationship. We saw Tom shortly after he lost Flo (I still can't imagine his pain) and he told us all about what had happened. We kept in touch here and there, but lives change and people move on. I was certainly glad to hear that the girls were doing so well and Brian was successfully running the business. I actually talked to Tom on the phone the day before he got remarried. I was very happy for him, but sorry I never got a chance to meet his lovely new wife. Time passes but memories never leave us. So, RIP my friend...you will be truly missed by many, but you have left a piece of yourself as well. You will be remembered. #40

Brian, and the Brian Homes family, I'm so terribly sorry to hear of your loss.

SUE BISI
(formerly of REX Glass & Mirror)

Appreciated Tom's knowledge about real estate and building. Know his memory will continue on with all of us. Our prayers and thoughts are with him and his loved ones.

Heartfelt Condolences to the Colella family. Tom was a great guy. May he Rest In Peace.

You have my sincere condolences for your loss please find comfort from God's promises found in his word. John6:40

My condolences to Tommy's Family. Will always remember the good times at the local Country Clubs during and after competitive golf and argument in the Men's Grill. He was a real competitor and I wasn't surprised then or now to learn of his financial accomplishments. An impressionable friend. One in a million. Wish I could have done half what he did in life.

Sue, Brian, Betsy, Wendy, and family,

Dan and I were saddened to here of TC's passing. He was a great man and a great employer for Dan's whole family. He helped us in more ways than can be expressed on this forum. We will forever be grateful to him and all of you. We hope that with his passing you will find comfort in knowing how much he was loved and admired. He had a great ride. If you need anything just call.

We are saddened to learn of Tom's passing. Our prayers are for him and the entire family. Wish we could be there in person to share in his celebration of life but we will be traveling out of state this week.

God's speed Uncle Tom. Thanks for the convertible rides, trips to Kennywood, the evenings at the track and your advice. Rob

Wendy and Betsy, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad (my cousin and Godfather)! I have nothing but good memories of your Dad and am sorry I will be unable to attend his service. You have our deepest sympathy.

My heartfelt condolences. God will give your family peace as you go through this loss. He said he is thinking thoughts of peace for us. Jer 29:11.

Ng

Tom's passing reminded me of a Pittsburgh Press experiment in which he participated in 1969. It was a tortoise-and-hare race to see how much time a reckless driver saves. Tom consented to play the villain, breaking traffic rules left and right in his car with a State trooper and reporter (me) as passengers. Another trooper and Press photographer Stewart Love were in the tortoise car. Tom won, but not by much, which was the safe-driving point we expected to make: Slow and steady is the way to go.

Good memories of a good sport.

I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort give you strength during this difficult time. Philippines 4:13.

My sincere condolences to the entire family. I never met Mr. Colella but I remember attending the races at the Heidelberg Raceway when I was a young boy. I was back in the area visiting, last week and had breakfast at a\Kings in Heidelberg which had photos of the old raceway on their walls. He was a visionary and ahead of his time. He will be sadly missed by all who know him.

I remember Tom Colella. I remember his blue #40 car with Mighty Mouse painted on the side. I also remember that no matter where he started in the pack he always finished up front. In the late 60's and early 70's I spent almost every Saturday night at Heidelberg Raceway and he was the BOSS of that track. It's been almost 50 yrs. since I've been there but I remember Tom Colella as a great racer.

Betsy and family. So sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I remember him as a driver at Heidelberg Raceway when I worked there. God Bless you all at this difficult time. May God's peace....and happy memories of your Dad bring you comfort

Darlene Yeager

My sincere condolences to the Colella family. May the family find comfort in reading Gods word. Psalm 68:20.