Joseph N. Colantonio, Sr., 88, of Hamden passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 11, 2018, at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Marguerite “Marge” Gizzi Colantonio. Joseph was born in New Britain on September 7, 1929 and was the son of the late Guido and Theresa Sabia Colantonio. He served his country faithfully in the US Navy during WWII and the Korean War. Joseph obtained his Bachelor’s degree from the former Quinnipiac College. He had worked for the former Armstrong Rubber Company, later for the former Heim Bearing of Fairfield and later was the owner of the Idea Company, Hamden. Joseph was the past President and Coach of the Hamden Father’s Baseball & Basketball Associations, was an avid UCONN men’s & women’s basketball and Boston Red Sox fan, enjoyed traveling and his frequent trips to the casino. Father of Joseph (Margaret) Colantonio, Jr., Steven (Stacy) Colantonio, Gary Colantonio and Mark (Julie) Colantonio. Grandfather of Jennifer (Jack) Kern, Tracey (John) Llewellyn, Brian, Michael, Eric, Andrew & Kelli Colantonio, William and Jeffrey Deegan. Great Grandfather of Colten Kern and Weston Llewellyn. Predeceased by his brother, Donald Colantonio. The family would like to offer a special thanks to the staff at Yale New Haven Hospital and the CT Hospice, Branford for their care and compassion.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Thursday morning at 9:15. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Stephen Church, Hamden at 10:00. Interment with full military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 8 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford CT 06405.
Mr Col a great family man. Great neighbor. You are missed by all. Too many memories to talk about.
Joe, Steve, Gary and Mark- So sorry to hear of Joe Col’s passing. We lost another great one. Your father (and mother) always made me feel welcome, whether at your house or any number of baseball fields. I’m out of state this week and won’t be able to see you guys, but please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Tim.
You have my prayers and deepest sympathy and my condolences. Your loss is my lost too. We were miles apart but never forgot the past we stroll together when we worked at the Armstrong Rubber Company together. I am glad I had the opportunity to visit him this past Summer . May he rest in peace.
Love you Dad and Poppy miss you already😘
Great memories of a great man, will miss you.
I’m so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy. Your loss is my loss too. We were miles apart but we still kept in touch after Armstrong Rubber closed.
I’m so glad I had the opportunity to visit him this past summer. You have my prayers. He shall be missed . May he rest in peace.
Our condolences to the Colantonio family. Joe was a Great Father,Grandfather and Great Grandfather.
We have lost a dear and cherished Friend. He is now united with Marge.
We will always have our memories of Joe & Marge with us.
Rest in Peace My Friend.
Larry & Barbara
Guys … I’m so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. It was so nice to visit with him just a couple of years back at the Sheehan baseball games. And, of course, I have such great memories of your dad during our Hamden Father’s years … he was a good man. I will be out of town later this week, so I’m unable to come to the services for your dad, but please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God bless you guys.
Prayers, thoughts and condolences to your family
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Your dad was such a great guy and will surely be missed. He had such a passion for sports and was such a big influence to so many kids who grew up playing basketball and baseball in Hamden. You guys are so lucky to have had him around for 88 years. That is a true blessing. So sorry from all of us .. the Canelli Family
Mr Col was a wonderful man he will be missed dearly. RIP Mr Col
Sorry to hear about Mr. Col. Always a smile and a funny one liner…RIP
Joe, Maggie, and boys ~ We are so very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort knowing your dad is no longer suffering and at peace with your mom. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time . . .
To the family, wanting you to know that The Wegner’s, Bruno, Dottie, Bruce & Diane, have many fond memories, as neighbors on Daniel Road in Hamden, even though we were only there six years! Bruno well be gone four years on April 6th, 2018, but we spoke often of the fun times we had living in Hamden only two houses away from each other. I” be thinking of you all this week. Love and Hugs to all, Dottie Wegner
Our thoughts and prayers to the entire Colantonio family. We lost a great family man, Uconn fan, and Red Sox fan, he will truly be missed, especially at the casino. All our love Papa Joe!
Our sincerest condolences to the entire family. We have all lost a gentle man. So many memories over 46 years of being neighbors.
Rest well our friend❤️
Sincerest condolences to the entire Colantonio family. His devotion to the kids of my era with HIS time involving both basketball and baseball is something I will never forget. He spent countless hours with my father, Joe Coria, and so many other devoted fellows building the Hamden Fathers Baseball and Basketball Associations into what they are today. May he Rest In Peace
Dear Steve:
Our thoughts and prayers go to you and your family. We know you will hold your father in your heart every day going forward. His great legacy will be raising a son like you, Steve.
Linda and friends
Joey, Stevie, Gary and Mark I am sorry I was not able to attend your dad’s wake and share how truly sorry I am for your loss. Your father was a wonderful person, friend and neighbor to all of us, especially my dad Benny. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this time. Know that Joe will always hold a special place in my heart. He was a wonderful man.
Debbie
Joe was “a great guy!” He touched everyone he met in a positive manner. I am glad I knew him. I am happy you had him for so long.
Very sorry I missed the wake.