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Don Colodny Obituary

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Don Colodny (Age 80)

Donald Colodny of Washington, DC passed away suddenly on August 19, 2023, in Washington, DC. He was predeceased by his parents, Milton and Hilda Colodny of Binghamton, NY, and his brother Alan Colodny, of Carrolton, VA. He is survived by Daniel O'Connell, whom he thought of as a son, special friend Erin Regan and Dan Penta, their daughter Josie Bird Penta who called him Great grandpa; along with many cousins and friends with whom he was close. Anyone who met Don became a lifelong friend. He served on many community committees including Commissioner on the Agency on Aging and was a host on the local show "Seven On Your Side" in the 80s.

Burial will be at Temple Israel Riverside Cemetery, 719 Conklin Rd., Binghamton, NY, 13903 11 a.m. Sunday, October 29, 2023.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Arbor Foundation or a charity of your choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Washington Post on Oct. 14, 2023.

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11:00 a.m.

Temple Israel Riverside Cemetery

719 Conklin Rd, Binghamton, NY

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254 Carroll St. NW, Washington, DC 20012

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