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Paul Colletti Obituary

Colletti, Paul R. M.D. GREENFIELD CENTER Paul R. Colletti, M.D., died Friday, September 30, 2011 at his home. His wife and daughter were at his bedside. He was 77. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Paul and Katherine (Ferrara) Colletti. He attended Xavier High School in N.Y.C., continued his education at St. Peter's College in Jersey City, N.J. and received his M.D. from Creighton University in Omaha, Neb.. Paul interned at Washington D.C. General Hospital. He served in the U.S. Army in Verdun, France and was honorably discharged in February, 1964 having attained the rank of captain. Paul practiced family medicine in Syosset, N.Y. from 1962 to 1995. He moved to Greenfield Center in 1995 and continued to practice medicine with the Family Medical Group in Rensselaer until 2010. All in all, he practiced medicine for 51 years. Paul was recently honored with the Northeast Health Founders Award for his years of service and leadership. Paul is survived by his wife, Shannon Whalen Colletti; his five children, Paul J., Peter, Lisa, Mary Colletti McGroty and Danielle Colletti Pressimone; his sister Francine Colletti Jacoby; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (518-584-5373). A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. The family wishes to thank Community Hospice of Saratoga for their compassionate care and friends who provided meals and support. Donations in his memory may be made to the Saint Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD. 57325. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Oct. 3 to Oct. 4, 2011.

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Debbie Fleming

October 20, 2011

The Colletti Family
I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad and husband took care of my children and husband for 13 years @ the Family Medical Group. He was the nicest man. My boys loved him. He really loved being a Dr. He will be greatly missed.

James Bishop

October 9, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the Colletti Family.

October 8, 2011

Dr. Colletti, thank you for taking care of my family for many, many years. You were a wonderful person and Dr. May God bless you and your family always. The Tiso and Congemi families.

October 4, 2011

Dear, Shannon, Danielle, Paul, Peter, Lisa, Mary, Fran and the entire family, I worked in Syosset for so many years with Dr. Paul and it was because of him that I returned to school to get my RN. They don't make doctors or people like him anymore. He truly was one of the kindest, most compassionate man I have ever met. When my mother was so very ill and could not come to the office, Dr. Paul came to my house to treat her. She called him her prince. The entire Colletti family and everyone who knew him were truly blessed to share in a piece of his life. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. You will truly be missed by all. With much love,Cathy Strauss

October 4, 2011

Dr. Colletti, My mentor, my friend. I have learned so much from you in the past 13 years. I always appreciated your old fashioned Italian waysand your old world wisdom. I will miss you beyond words. I would not be where I am today if not for you. You will always be in my heart. Love,Hattie

Jack Daley

October 4, 2011

I am very sorry for your loss. Paul was a super person and a great physicisn. He will be missed.

Katie D'Amico

October 4, 2011

Dear Colletti Family, I am very sorry for your loss. Dr Colletti was a great man and an amazing doctor. He had been my doctor since I was a little girl. He had a wonderful personality and he could always make me laugh. He will be missed VERY much.

D de Poto

October 4, 2011

Dr, Colletti was a fantastic Doctor...always there, a wonderful neighbor and a great friend. The de Poto Family

October 4, 2011

To the Colletti Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. He was our family doctor for many years in Syosset. I have many fond memories of him making house calls for me and my brother when we were young, and always taking such good care of my
mom. I've never met a more caring and compassionate doctor. They don't make them like that anymore. My deepest condolences to all of you.

Roseanne Giresi Catalano

Nancy Dragonette

October 4, 2011

Dear Shannon and family, What a wonderful man I had the honor to get to know. Not to mention a great cook. Such a wonderful caring soul. It is easy for me to say that if you ever had the privilidge to get to meet or know Paul, you will miss him. Thank you for the honor.

ellie & dick krakower

October 4, 2011

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

geninne woods

October 4, 2011

Dr Colletti was a wonderfully kind, patient, and caring physician- he contributed positively to his profession and will always be remembered and missed by this patients as well as co-workers. Deep sympathy to his family-

David King

October 4, 2011

Dr. Colletti was my personal physician and my friend. I was a blessing to have him in my life. A good man I will always remember fondly.

Dolores Todaro

October 3, 2011

To the family of Doctor Colletti,
I am so sorry for your loss. I appreciated the many years Dr. spent helping to take care of my grandparents, my mother, and myself. I always knew I was in good hands with "our family doctor", he was fantastic at what he did! You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you so much Dr. Colletti for all you did for all of your patients!

Gayle Rosa

October 3, 2011

Dear Shannon and Family~
I was honored to be his nurse for a short time. He truly was a special man. I will miss him deeply and will hold him in my heart forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you...

October 3, 2011

My heart goes out to Dr.Colletti's family, friends and patients. He was a wonderful person. He always had a smile for everyone. I worked with Dr.Colletti for almost 10 years..he was someone I looked up to, trusted, and grew to love. I will miss him more than I can say. Dr.Colletti, I know you will be deeply missed by all who had the honor of knowing you. Rest in Peace. You will always be with us in our Hearts!

October 3, 2011

My heart goes out to Dr.Colletti's family, friends and patients. He was a wonderful person. He always had a smile for everyone. I worked with Dr.Colletti for almost 10 years..he was someone I looked up to, trusted, and grew to love. I will miss him more than I can say. Dr.Colletti, I know you will be deeply missed by all who had the honor of knowing you. Rest in Peace. You will always be with us in our Hearts! Love, Susan Waters

Nancy Todaro

October 3, 2011

I was so sorry to hear about Dr. Colletti's passing. He was a competent, caring, wonderful physician. My parents and my daughter were also his patients and he always asked how they were doing when I had my office visit. He had a great sense of humor. He would always greet me in Italian. My deepest sympathies are extended to his family at this time. You,including Dr. Colletti, are all in my thoughts and prayers.

October 3, 2011

Dr Colletti was my and my mom's doctor for several years... his caring attitute was refreshing when most doctors don't even know your name - we will both miss him - marylyn raleigh - catherine paolucci our sincerely sympathy to his family.

(Former Patient) Mindi Wolfe

October 3, 2011

Dr. Colletti was the BEST! He was so caring, gentle, and had a great sence of humor. He will truly be missed.

Patricia Moore

October 3, 2011

To the Family of Dr. Colletti,
My sincerest sympathy. I was Dr. Colletti's patient right up until he left Family Medical. I have never known a more caring, gentle, understanding and humorous doctor. I have missed him and often thought about him. I am saddened but know he is in the best of care now. He will be missed forever by me.

October 3, 2011

To the family of Dr. Colletti,

My prayers are with you through this difficult time. I was a patient of Dr. Colletti's for years and will miss his kind, gentle and caring ways. R.I.P. Dr. Colletti.

Regards,

Amy DiBello

Michelle Burton

October 3, 2011

Dr Colletti was a kind, sweet and gentle doctor. I was not only his patient but a former employee and he was such a pleasure to be around. Rest in peace.

October 3, 2011

To the family of Dr. Colletti,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It was a privilege to have Dr. Colletti as my physician. He was truly remarkable, so brilliant and so kind. May he rest in peace, and may you find comfort in the days ahead.

~ Former Patient

October 3, 2011

My sympathy to all of the Doctors family,
he was a great, caring physician, who made his patients feel like family.(former patient)

Jack Hebert

Rose Cooper

October 3, 2011

To the Colletti Family: Dr. Colletti was my doctor for many years and I respected him so much. He always made me feel at ease and he was so easy to talk to. If it was not for Dr. Colletti, I may not be here today. He was a wonderful man with a heart of gold. He will be missed. God Bless your entire family.

Tom and Cindy Horowitz

October 3, 2011

We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of Dr. Colletti. He was a wonderful physician and man. May he rest in peace, and his family be comforted. (former patients of his)

Claire Hannis

October 3, 2011

To The Family and Friends of Dr. Colletti, I would like to express my sympathy, I knew him because he was my Doctor for many years, he was the consummate professional, and always knew extactly what to say to put you at ease. He will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know him.
Sincerely,
Claire A. Hannis

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