PATRICK COLAVITO

COLAVITO, PATRICK J. Patrick J. Colavito, 88, of Middletown, husband of the late Jacquelin T. (Ahrens) Colavito died Sunday September 21, 2014, at Water’s Edge Center for Health and Rehabilitation with his family at his side. Patrick was born in Middletown, the son of the late Salvatore and Josephine (Mastergeorge) Colavito. Prior to his retirement Patrick worked as the operations manager for his daughter’s Suburban Dry Cleaners in Middlefield for twenty five years. He was also employed with Middlesex Hospital as a boiler operator. Patrick was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Navy. He was a communicant and founding member of Saint Pius X Church. He enjoyed singing and was a member of the Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords and the Saint Pius Choir. Patrick is survived by two daughters, Patricia L. Sheehan and her husband Edward of Wallingford, Cheryl L. Morris and her husband John of Durham, two brothers, Louis Colavito of Middletown, Anthony Colavito of Middletown, two grandchildren, Justin Sheehan and Lisa Warzecha, also several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Marie Sergi and a brother, Salvatore Colavito. A Funeral Liturgy will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday September 25, 2014 in St. Pius X Church, Westfield Street, Middletown. Burial will be in Saint Sebastian Cemetery. Friends may call at the Biega Funeral Home Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to American Cancer Society 825 Brook St., I-91 Tech Center, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. To share memories or express condolences online, please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com