Salvatore M. Colavolpe, 89, of 520 Pool Road, North Haven, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at the St. Raphael Campus of Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the husband of the late Marie Concetta Longobardi Colavolpe. Salvatore was born in New Haven on January 6, 1925; son of the late Nicola and Ciarina Cimino Colavolpe; served his country faithfully in the US Army Medical Corp during WW II; had worked as a clothing salesman for the former Anderson-Little Mens Clothing Store and later had worked for the former Himmel Bros. until his retirement. Salvatore enjoyed playing golf and loved his cars. Father of Ann (James) Cognetta of Wallingford, Geralyn (Robert) Hamel of North Haven and Elisa (Jay) Mikolinski of Northford. Also survived by seven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Predeceased by brothers, Anthony, Joseph, Andrew and James Colavolpe.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Saturday morning at 9:00. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Barnabas Church at 9:30. Interment with full military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Friday from 5 to 8 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the National Federation of the Blind, 477 Connecticut Blvd., #217, East Hartford, CT 06108.
Ann, Geralyn and Lisa you will be on our hearts and in our prayers this weekend. Know that he is with our Lord and probably eating meatballs with grandma and the rest of the family. Remember to be happy at this time, he is where we all go for eternal happiness and peace, no more suffering and loneliness. We love you guys.
Ann and Family, I am deeply sorry for your great loss. My deepest condolences.
We are so sorry Geralyn and Bob and family
So sorry to hear of Sal's passing. On behalf of the Amore Family, our deepest condolences are extended to all of you. You are in our thoughts & prayers….