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Alvin Colson Obituary
AGE: 76 • Middletown
Alvin Colson, 76, of Middletown, died Wednesday, November 23 at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank. He was born in Belford. Alvin worked as an auto mechanic for Circle Chevrolet in Shrewsbury for 54 years. He was an avid bowler, Mets fan, and loved the marina.
Surviving are his wife, Laverne Colson; son John Colson of Middletown; son, James Colson of Greer, SC; son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Susan A. Colson of Ocean; daughter and son-in-law, Jacalyn Colson and Gary Singleton of Leicester, NC; son, Joseph Colson of Middletown; son & daughter-in-law, Jay and Susan M. Colson of Middletown; daughter, Joyce Colson of Middletown; brother & sister-in-law, Richard and Isobel Colson of Belford; 2 sisters-in-law, Alice Johnson and Lillian Marks; brother-in-law George Willis; 8 grandchildren and 33 nieces and nephews.
Alvin was preceded in death by his sisters: Helen Colson, Gloria Colson, & Doris Willis; brothers: Robert, Leonard, and Norman.
Visitation will be held Sunday, November 27, 2011 from 2-4 pm at John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, 115 Tindall Road, Middletown.
For more information, to send condolences or for directions, please visit www.pflegerfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alvin Colson
Paula Duffy
December 5, 2011
Joyce,
My condolences to you and your family.
May all your memories comfort you.
Victoria Willis
December 1, 2011
I wish I would have known him better...It's still sad to know another part of my family is gone.Rest in peace.
November 30, 2011
Rest in Peace
November 30, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Colson Family. I enjoyed working with Al at Circle Chevrolet for 17 years until I retired in 2006.
He was a dedicated co-worker and friend.
Scotty Wyman
Sandra Wepprecht
November 28, 2011
Joe, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Kathryn Walzer
November 28, 2011
Uncle Al was a dedicated family man who worked hard for 50 plus years at Circle Chevolet. Because he knew EVERYTHING there is to know about cars, he frequently had family, friends and neighbors bring their questions and cars to him. He never turned anyone away and helped me with some [car] issues of my own. I'll never forget the time I brought a car over that I was interested in buying to see what he thought about it and to look it over. The car was dirty and the inside a bit of a mess. He opened the car door and before he even looked under the hood he said "if this is how they [the owner-a friend of mine!] take care of their car, I wouldn't buy it "
Uncle Al LOVED his family and worked hard to provide for his wife and 7 children. He will be sorely missed.
Aunt Laverne, Jaclyn, Joy, John, Jim, Jeff, Joe and Jay, I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am. I can only hope that with the passage of time and the many special memories you have, that you will find comfort and peace.
Love Kathy
Kathryn Walzer
November 28, 2011
Uncle Al was a great man ! I'll never forget how he gladly helped me with car issues when I was growing up. He was a EXPERT at automotive repair and could diagnose and repair ANY vehicle.He dedicated 50 plus years to Circle Chevolet. His family meant the WORLD to him and he worked hard to support his wife and 7 children. I didn't get the opportunity to see much of him, but I will remember and treasure my Uncle Al.
Dear Aunt Laverne, Jaclyn,Joy,John,Jim,Jeff,Joe,Jay I am truly sorry for your loss and pray that the many memories that you have will somehow help in comforting you.
Sincerely.
Kathryn (Colson) Walzer
Lora (Willis) Jaffke
November 27, 2011
I have fond memories of Uncle Alvin.
I always enjoyed visits with Aunt Laverne
and my cousins. May you find peace at this time of sorrow and grief. Hold tight to the good memories.
Dawn Willis
November 26, 2011
Its upsetting to lose yet another member of the Colson family. I remember how much my dad respected you.
michael maniscalco
November 26, 2011
rest in peace al , many laughs and good talk at circle chevy/circle bmw
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