Obituary for Pasquale J. "Pat" Colonna
Pasquale “Pat” Colonna, 72, passed away peacefully at home in Norwalk, CT on March 11, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born on September 7, 1948 in Stamford, CT to the late Donato and Grace (Loglisci) Colonna.
Pat grew up in Stamford, CT and graduated from Stamford Catholic High School in 1966 where he proudly wore #60 on the Crusader football field. After high school he continued his education and football career at UCONN where he made an infamous tackle on future hall-of-famer, Calvin Hill, on the 1-yard line at the Yale Bowl. Pat was the President of his fraternity Sigma Chi at UCONN.
Pat was a wonderful man with simple tastes. He enjoyed trips to the casino, playing cards, watching football, playing golf, his cousins lunch, family vacations and fast food. He was eager to attend any event big or small involving family and friends. Parties were always hosted with an open door for all.
Pat belonged to the Knights of Columbus and was a dedicated member and former President of the Gravinese Mutual Aid Society.
He worked as an industrial engineer at Pitney Bowes until he found his true calling in real estate. He continued his career for the past 45 years and was respected by his peers and clients for his knowledge, honesty and integrity.
Above all else, Pat was a family man. He was a devoted husband, a beloved father and an adored Pop. Spending time with his family and friends was always his priority. Pat was a loyal, compassionate, genuine and generous man who will be deeply missed by many.
In addition to his parents, Pat was preceded in death by his cherished sister, Marie Colonna Paniccia.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years Jeanne DiBlasio Colonna, of Norwalk, CT; his children David (Amanda) Colonna of Fairfield, CT, Beth (Ben) Lampel of Weston, CT, Lisa (TJ Faye) Colonna of Norwalk, CT and Amy (James) Flynn of Trumbull, CT; his grandchildren Katarina and Benjamin Lampel, Luke and Elle Colonna, and James and Taylor Flynn. George Matthews was Pat’s lifelong and treasured friend/brother. He loved Madisyn Staffaroni like his fourth daughter. Pat will also be sorely missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, March 15th from 3pm to 7pm at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, in Stamford. A funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 9:45am on Tuesday, March 16th for a 10:00am Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary R.C. Church, 566 Elm Street, in Stamford. The interment will follow mass at St. John R.C. Cemetery, 25 Camp Ave., in Darien.
The Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the Colonna family with the arrangements. If you care to leave a message of condolence for the family please visit cognetta.com or facebook.com/NicholasFCognettaFuneralHomeCrematory.
Pat grew up in Stamford, CT and graduated from Stamford Catholic High School in 1966 where he proudly wore #60 on the Crusader football field. After high school he continued his education and football career at UCONN where he made an infamous tackle on future hall-of-famer, Calvin Hill, on the 1-yard line at the Yale Bowl. Pat was the President of his fraternity Sigma Chi at UCONN.
Pat was a wonderful man with simple tastes. He enjoyed trips to the casino, playing cards, watching football, playing golf, his cousins lunch, family vacations and fast food. He was eager to attend any event big or small involving family and friends. Parties were always hosted with an open door for all.
Pat belonged to the Knights of Columbus and was a dedicated member and former President of the Gravinese Mutual Aid Society.
He worked as an industrial engineer at Pitney Bowes until he found his true calling in real estate. He continued his career for the past 45 years and was respected by his peers and clients for his knowledge, honesty and integrity.
Above all else, Pat was a family man. He was a devoted husband, a beloved father and an adored Pop. Spending time with his family and friends was always his priority. Pat was a loyal, compassionate, genuine and generous man who will be deeply missed by many.
In addition to his parents, Pat was preceded in death by his cherished sister, Marie Colonna Paniccia.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years Jeanne DiBlasio Colonna, of Norwalk, CT; his children David (Amanda) Colonna of Fairfield, CT, Beth (Ben) Lampel of Weston, CT, Lisa (TJ Faye) Colonna of Norwalk, CT and Amy (James) Flynn of Trumbull, CT; his grandchildren Katarina and Benjamin Lampel, Luke and Elle Colonna, and James and Taylor Flynn. George Matthews was Pat’s lifelong and treasured friend/brother. He loved Madisyn Staffaroni like his fourth daughter. Pat will also be sorely missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, March 15th from 3pm to 7pm at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, in Stamford. A funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 9:45am on Tuesday, March 16th for a 10:00am Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary R.C. Church, 566 Elm Street, in Stamford. The interment will follow mass at St. John R.C. Cemetery, 25 Camp Ave., in Darien.
The Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the Colonna family with the arrangements. If you care to leave a message of condolence for the family please visit cognetta.com or facebook.com/NicholasFCognettaFuneralHomeCrematory.