Joseph Colomonico, Sr., 88, of New Haven, formerly of North Haven, passed away April 20, 2020. Survived by his loving wife of 66 years Catherine Laoue Colomonico. Born in Hamden on May 21, 1931 to the late Vincenzo and Maria Viggiano Colomonico. Beloved father of Elaine Banas of Hamden and Joseph (Jill) Colomonico, Jr., of Woodbridge. Devoted grandfather to Matthew and Christopher Banas, Christina (Stephen) Fricano, Catherine (Brian) Cuzzocreo and Karyn (Ryan) Howe. Great Grandfather of Joseph “JJ”, Sophia, Abigail, and Carolyn. Brother of Angelina “Julie” Elkin, and uncle to many. Predeceased by his brothers Michael Colomonico, Sr., and Nicholas Colomonico and his sisters, Pasqualina “Pat” Baltaxa, Rose Kay and Cecelia “Sally” Elliott.
Joe lived a full life. He married Catherine “Kaye” in 1953 and they settled in North Haven to raise their children. He worked as a business agent for the Tile Finishers Union Local #65 for 29 years and for the Bricklayers Union Local #1 until his retirement. He served his country faithfully in the U.S. Army during the Korean War; was a member of the AMVETS and volunteered for New Haven Reads. Joe was an avid reader, book collector, gardener, handyman, and world-traveler. Joe considered himself fortunate to have a healthy, loving family and his greatest joy was spending time with them. He led by example, put others before himself, and was always there to support his loved ones. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He will be deeply missed.
The family would like to thank his health aids for their support, and a special thanks to the staff at The Veterans Hospital for their care and compassion during this difficult time.
Due to the current health crisis, services will be private
Dear Colomonico Family,
The Skolnick Family are sending our most sincere sympathy.
We hope that your fond memories bring all of you comfort during this difficult time. (Louise & Irwin Epstein’s family)
Dearest Colomonico Family,
We wanted to send our deepest sympathy to all of you at this most difficult time. Uncle Joe was an amazingly kind and loving man….a true “gentleman”. He will be remembered with great affection and will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. May he rest in peace.
Michael, Anne and Isabella DeGregorio
Dear Colomonico Family,
Sending you all our deepest condolences. We feel privileged to have known Joe and regret that we cannot be with you at this time. However, we honor his life and the legacy he leaves behind.
Prayers for peace and comfort,
David & Tina
Keeping you in my prayers. Uncle Joe was a pillar of the family…may he find his way to my dad and his brothers and sisters and his mom and dad. Everyone has lost his warm hug and radiant smile.
Thoughts and prayers to the family. He lived a great life and raised a wonderful family. Fully extending his kindness and quiet appreciation of the world and those around him for the duration of his days.
Rest In Peace.
Dear Colomonico Family,
Words may not be enough to express how sorry we feel for your loss. We will always have fond memories of Uncle Joe; he was a quiet, kind and gentle person with always a smile on his face. He was an avid reader and Shraga especially enjoyed talking to him about all the mystery books he was reading. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Our deepest condolences.
Louise and Shraga
So sorry for your loss Kay and Julie and Colmonico family…
He was a wonderful man….always loved your family gatherings
He truly enjoyed his grandchildren and Great grandchildren
Judy and Barry
Kaye, Elaine, Joe and Jill,
Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. We will always cherish the time we had together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy,
John Coassin and Family
Dear Colomonico Family- My deepest regrets. Joe was a great family friend and one of the kindest gentlemen who we were fortunate to work with in the Ceramic Tile Contractors “World”! He will be remembered fondly . Michael S Coassin Atlantic Masonry Products Corp and Family
Dear Kay and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joe was a good friend of my husband, Bill Rhone. They went into the army together and then became life long friends. I am so sorry for your lost. Love Barbara Rhone.