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Lois Coluccio Obituary

Coluccio, Lois M. COLONIE Lois M. Coluccio, 77 of West Albany, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of December 26, 2018, just six days after the loss of her beloved husband, James T. Coluccio. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Louis Guerro and Margaret Piombino. Lois had worked for many years at the N.Y.S. Tax & Finance Office. She enjoyed traveling, family vacations and celebrating family traditions. Lois was a member of the West Albany Italian Benevolent Society Ladies Auxiliary. She loved playing Bocce', trips to Las Vegas, camping and eating raw clams. Lois was the dear mother of JoAnn (Bill) Swint, Pam (Paul) Snyder, Diane (Brian) Ford, Jamie Coluccio (Tracy VanAlstyne) and James L. Coluccio (Michele Zeccolo). She was the cherished sister of James Guerro (Chris McCrary). Lois was the niece of Mary D'Aprile; grandmother of Jason Schewe, Michael (Jenna) Bradley, Riley, Breanne and Brandon Ford, Justine Coluccio, Cierra Swint, Nick Shellenberger, Ariana (Salem) Jacobsen and the late Jasmine Swint. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be on Saturday at 12 p.m. at the Cannon Funeral Home, 2020 Central Ave., Colonie. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Lois's family on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice in memory of Lois M. Coluccio. To leave a message of condolence for the family or to order flowers, visit www.CannonFuneral.com

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Published by Albany Times Union on Dec. 27, 2018.

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Theresa DeSimone-Bollman

December 29, 2018

To The Coluccio Family, sincere condolences on the passing of your dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She and your dad were wonderful people, and wonderful together too. May God comfort you all as your mourn the loss of your dear ones. The DeSimone Family

Kathy Wilkes

December 28, 2018

So so sorry to hear thoughts and prayers

Steven Froehlich

December 28, 2018

Joann & family my condolences for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go with you .

Your neighbor

December 28, 2018

Our sincere condolences to the family in the loss of your dear love one. Our prayers are as yours, that God provide his care and comfort you each day.
-Psalms 145:18,19

Shari Vigars Green

December 28, 2018

Joanne and family,
I am so very sorry for the recent loss of your dad and your mom.
My heart breaks for you.
My deepest condolences to you and your family during this most difficult time.
When we ran into each other just recently at the hospital it had been years since we had seen each other.
I have been praying for you since that meeting and I will continue to pray for you all.
May your loving memories console you and knowing your parents are in heaven together comfort you.
God Bless.

Theresa Cassera Davis

December 27, 2018

May the Lord comfort you during this time of mourning and grief for your parents. So sorry to all you girls and extended family and friends. I know it's been many years since I've seen you but I remember good, happy times.

Robin Long

December 27, 2018

Joanne and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of both of your parents. How heartbreaking for you and your family. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers.

Melissa and Tony Poutre

December 27, 2018

To the Coluccio Family - We are so very sorry for the loss of both your parents . Our deepest sympathies to you all.

Melissa and Tony Poutre

December 27, 2018

So sorry to read of your Mom's passing and shocked to see you lost your Dad just 6 days ago. Joanne, Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. Our GVR friends will be missed. Ron & Mary Ann Henderson, NV (Cohoes, NY)

Lisa (Monti) Kelsey

December 27, 2018

Coluccio Family,

Sorry for the loss of you Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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