COLETTI, MICHAEL J.
71, of North Providence RI, died peacefully with his wife by his side on April 1, 2020 at the Village at Waterman Lake in Smithfield RI as a result of a long illness with frontotemporal dementia. He was born on January 23, 1949 to Rose (De Angelis) Coletti and James Coletti.
Michael leaves his wife Lynda Nagle; his daughter Cathy Coletti and son-in-law Adam Ward; his daughter Karen Kenney and son-in-law Justin Kenney; his son Steven Coletti and daughter-in-law Stacy Coletti; his stepdaughter Erin Nagle; his grandchildren Mason Steven Coletti, age 12, Maddox James Coletti, age 10, Karen Alexis Ward, age 4, and Xander Micheal Kenney, age 3. He is survived by three sisters Claudette Bardsley and brother-in-law Allen Bardsley; Maryjane Dimarzio and brother-in-law Ralph Dimarzio; Rosemary Feeney and brother-in-law Larry Feeney, and life-long friends Dennis and Linda Ziroli. He also leaves many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
A public Catholic celebration of life will be announced at a later date when it is safe for people to be in large groups.
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Published by The Providence Journal on Apr. 4, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Coletti

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31 Entries

Cathy Coletti

June 21, 2020

Dear Dad,

Words cannot say what it meant to me to have you for a father. That's why I feel so deeply sad today.

A great man leaves a great legacy. The world will continue to know you through all of the lives you impacted. The world will know you through me.

Sometimes I watch my own child playing-Age 4 now Dad, can you believe it?- I see her through your eyes; I again experience the unconditional love you gave me.

The love cannot die.

I will remember you.

Happy Father's Day!
Love you forever,
Cathy

Tony Carbone

April 16, 2020

To the Coletti Family:

I had the opportunity to work with Mike at Marieville School and at the High School. If a nicer man there is, I have not met him. Mike was great at everything he did as a phys. ed. teacher and coach. I remember him getting the young students at Marieville so excited with the use of the parachute in gym class. One year I hatched chickens with the 7th grade class, and of course the chicks got too big to keep in school. Mr. Coletti was asked by the class if he could take the chickens to the farm, and so he did. As time went on the kids would always ask about the chickens and he would say all is well. We would look at each other for years after and smile about the "long" life of the chickens on the farm. Great memories, God bless you Mike and may your family share great memories of you.

Danielle Garceau

April 14, 2020

My Condolences to Steven and family.We were left with many wonderful childhood memories of Mr Coletti as our gym teacher at Whelan School. Rest in Peace

Jerry Coia

April 6, 2020

I lived near the Coletti Farm during my childhood and spent many days helping out with the chores where I could. The entire Coletti Family always treated me with kindness! Mike and I enjoyed playing football against each other one on one. We did that one day in his side yard and we hit head on. Mike split my helmet and thank God I have a hard head! I would like to think that I helped Mike become a great football player by being his tackling dummy early in his athletic career:) Many of my childhood memories include the farm! My condolences to the entire Coletti family. RIP Mike!

Barbara and Donald Emerson

April 5, 2020

Our deepest sympathy to Lynda,Cathy,Karen, Steven and families. My husband Don, and I worked with Mike for many years in North Providence. I had the privilege to work with him in the elementary schools, while my husband worked with him for many years as a coach and teacher. We knew him as a kind and wonderful man,teacher and friend. He was always pleasant and showed such caring to his fellow teachers and students. He was a terrific football coach and mentor to his colleagues in the classroom/gym and on the field. He will be missed.
Please know that you are in our prayers during this difficult time.

Paul DeMasi

April 5, 2020

Nothing but fond memories of coach Mike at NPH. A true gentleman who taught discipline - always with a big smile on his face! RIP coach, knowing you had a positive impact on many lives...

April 4, 2020

RIP MR COLETTI...LOTS Of fond- fun memories of Mr Coletti's gym classes through out my years in the NP school system . My sincerest condolences to his family & friends . Sincerely Donna(Scullion) Manzi ..Class of 1978

Ralph Guarnieri

April 4, 2020

My wife Barbara and I are so sorry for your loss. We both thought the world of Mike. I worked with Mike for 35 years and found him to be a true gentleman and a very dedicated teacher and coach. The world has lost a truly beautiful man. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Margaret Santos

April 4, 2020

To...Linda and family and
Claudette and Allen and family
My family and I send our heartfelt sympathy to all of you.
While I never had the pleasure of meeting Michael, I knew of him through Claudette and my dearly departed brother Rick Santos. I know he and my brother played basketball together before my brother joined the PC Friars team. My brother said Michael was a kind and gentle feller who was well liked by all. Claudette always shared stories of Michael and their loving families. I know he would help anyone in need and I know their families were extremely close. I have prayed for Michael and his entire family ever since Claudette informed me of Michael's condition. And I will continue to pray for all family members and ask God to keep good watch over all of you.
I rejoice in knowing my brother probably welcomed Michael up above with a basketball in his hands...I think the heavens just got a whole lot noiser with all that dribbling going on.
RIP Michael....your sweet spirit will live on in all your family members...."they will not forget you, they have carved you on the palms of their hands" (Isaiah 49:25)
PS please giive my brother a big from me. Tell him I miss him so much as I am sure your family is sorely missing you.

April 4, 2020

Linda,

I remember working with you at Bryant College, and how dedicated you were to your students. And I remember hearing you talk about Michael. Knowing how good-hearted you are, I am sure he treasured his time with you. Please know how sorry I am for your loss of Michael. May he rest in peace.

Fondly,

Eileen Chekal

Gary

April 4, 2020

Mr. Coletti was a great guy, teacher & coach. I remember him from Birchwood and then, later at N.P. High. Never saw him get mad even when it was warranted .Always smiling ... He will be missed . Prayers to his family .

Walter Reis

April 4, 2020

So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I worked with him in North Providence and remember him as a kind and genuinely nice person who always had a smile and a kind word.

Lou Lanni

April 4, 2020

Mike and I had frequent discussions of a professional as well as a social nature during the time we taught at NPHS. He was a pleasant, caring guy to all. Deepest sympathy to you Lynda and Michael and Stacy, two of my former students.

Cathy Lanni

April 4, 2020

So very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Just an incredible man overall who touched the lives of so many in town, myself included. I will always remember him for his beautiful heart, his smile and unwavering support. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. Rosemary, sending much love and healing thoughts your way. I hope you find comfort in knowing how much he was loved and will be remembered by so many.

Cheryl Class of '83

April 4, 2020

He was one of my teachers at NPH and he always had a smile. May his memories live in your hearts forever. RIP Mr. Coletti.

April 4, 2020

What a beautiful smile Mike had. Such a nice person and so proud to have grown up on a farm in North Providence. He will be very much missed by his loving family, all his friends and the many students he has taught and coached through the years.
With Love, Tom and Betty Cotter

Rhonda Laquale

April 4, 2020

One of my fav teachers in high school ....always smilin ...linda n Erin my prays for you both ...I know how much he meant to you both ....xoxoxo

Rhonda laquale

Anthony

April 4, 2020

One of the very best. He was my teacher and had a heart bigger than the school. Sad news, Rest In Peace Mr. Colleti world is not as bright with you gone. Sending condolences from the whole Coccia family.

Anthony

April 4, 2020

Mike you were a great guy i had great respect for your wisdom and drive and out look about life . RIP

Joe

April 4, 2020

My condolences

Anthony Dias

April 4, 2020

He was a good friend nd will b sadly miss may he RIP prayers 2 his family nd friends!!

Lynn

April 4, 2020

He was my gym teacher and he was the best gym teacher but also a friend! He never made me feel uncomfortable when I couldn't climb the ropes at gym class he would just try to encourage me by saying next time you will do it Lynn it's ok. Of course I had a little crush on him too but I wasn't the only one!!! His smile was amazing! My heart and my prayers go out to his wife and children and all who loved him. He was the best! Rest in peace Mr Colletti and thank you for being my gym teacher, a mentor and a friend !

Angelique

April 4, 2020

One of the nicest people ever. You will be sadly missed. My condolences to the family.

Tom Hopper

April 4, 2020

Mike was a great guy and teacher and parent of Karen whom I coached at nph he was a fan of our team and always supportive rest in peace my friend

April 3, 2020

RIP Coach. Best wishes to the family.Dennis Mostecki, Class of 1985. Thank you,coach.

Karen Santilli

April 3, 2020

Dear Lynda & family

I worked with Mike at Whelan School from 1993 - 2000. I was the secretary then and I must say Mike was a fantastic guy and always had a smile on his face. I'll never forget when he arrived at the administration office and handed me his retirement papers! That year was huge for retirements but I'm so glad that he was able to enjoy his retirement with his family. May he Rest In Peace.

With our deepest sympathy
Karen & Anthony Santilli

Anthony Pescarino

April 3, 2020

Mike was known to many as Mr. Coletti and Coach Coletti. He always had a big smile on his face and was adored by so many students. My prayers for his family and dear friends during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

David DiOrio

April 3, 2020

Mike was my gym teacher at Birchwood back in 1971-1972. Later we played basketball together on Tuesday nights at Lymansville school from 1984-2000. Then later 1 year in the over 50 year old league at CCRI league on Sunday's in 2010. Always a great man and great friend. Will always remember his friendship and humor. Rest in peace to a great person. and friend.

Michael Murphy

April 3, 2020

Coach, you will be missed. A Great man. You were an amazing Man, coach, mentor and friend. You helped so many young men who played for you throughout the years. You made a positive impact on our lives. Beyond football. Eternally grateful. God bless.

Ali merhi

April 3, 2020

Michael,,u were my sons football coach at NP high,,years ago. I would like to thank u for everytjin u did in helping him and makin him the person he is today,,,thanku again,,may u rest in peace

Mark Morrissey

April 3, 2020

So very sorry to hear about Mr. Coletti. My condolences to all the family, please know that I thoroughly enjoyed speaking to him regularly at Shores Market.

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