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Anthony “Tony” Colatta, Jr., 76

January 09, 2015

Anthony “Tony” Colatta, Jr. 76, of Leola, PA passed away January 9, 2015 at his residence. He was the husband of Vivian R. Martin Colatta to whom he was married to for 43 years. Born in Lancaster on April 11, 1938 he was a son of the late Anthony and Agnes Puleo Colatta.
Mr. Colatta attended St. Anthony Grade School and was a 1955 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School where he played football.
He was the owner/operator of Colatta Beverage in Leola from 1977 until his retirement in 1994. Tony was a member of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Ephrata where he was an usher and member of the Benevolent Society. He also taught Qi Gong at various places around the area including the YWCA and was an avid LCHS football fan along with the Phillies and Notre Dame.
In addition to his wife Vivian he is survived by four daughters Christine, wife of Jim Gallagher of Harrisburg, Susan, wife of Richard Juliano of Landisville, Robin Whaley fiancé of Michael Sanchez of Lititz and Tonyah Colatta-Rigney, wife of Scott Rigney of Stevens; eight grandchildren Ryan Shellenhamer, Erica Juliano, Neil Whaley, III, Amanda Juliano, Morgan Steffy, Anthony Juliano, Regan Colatta-Rigney and Evin “Rocco” Colatta-Rigney; one great-granddaughter Olivia Shellenhamer; two sisters Ceida Ebert of Downingtown and Amelia “Dolly” Colatta Sabatine of Lancaster. Mr. Colatta was preceded in death by his daughter Tonyah Lorise Colatta and sister Mary Cicero.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 10AM at Our Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 320 Church Ave. Ephrata, PA 17522. Friends will be received on Tuesday evening from 6-8pm at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike and again on Wednesday 8-9AM at Snyder’s. Interment will be held at St. Anthony’s Cemetery at a later date.
Flowers are welcomed and memorial contributions may be made to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604 or to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105.

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December 31, 2015

Dear Vivian and Family,
We received your Christmas card today and were so sad to hear that Tony passed away last January. No one from home told us so we didn’t know. We’re glad we got to see you two when we came to PA for my Mother’s funeral. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Phone number is 850-380-4826. 
With love,
Linda and Stanley

January 18, 2015

 Dear Vivian & Family,
We love Mr. Tony and enjoyed his humble/loving presence with us for several years. We do sorely miss him;however, we know that  he is rejoycing to be in the presence of the Lord  and resting in the arms of his everlasting FAther.
love & peace,
Daneshvar Family

January 15, 2015

Dear Vivian & Sue Juliano,
I just saw today in the Obits @ Snyders Your husband & father passed away last week. You have my deepest sympathy. He was such a dear and friendly man. I was unaware of his passing until today. I will pray for both of you during this difficult time. May God bless you & your entire family.
Sincerely,
Patty Sabatine

January 14, 2015

I just wanted to pass along my condolences to Vivian. 
It was my great honor to assist in Anthony’s care this past month . The two of you were so very kind to me. 
Sue, God bless you and your family. I hope you all take care.
Love
  Becky

January 14, 2015

It is with deep sorrow that I learned of Tony’s passing.
I worked for him at his business in Leola for several years and was a great person to work for.
We were both Notre Dame fans and managed to attend a game at South Bend.
May he rest in peace.
 
           Dudley A Shaffer

January 13, 2015

 I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for your family.
Nicole Hogan, CSD

January 13, 2015

Dietmar and Carol Pilz wish to extend our hearthfelt condolence to Vivian, the girls and their families. Tony was a Very special person whom we cared for deeply. Tony and Viv had an amazing love bond that we enjoyed over the many years. Their friendship we treasure increasingly and BIG smiles every holiday, occasion and periodic get togethers.

January 13, 2015

Being a good friend of his daughter, Christine, for over thirty years, I had the pleasure of meeting her unforgettable dad, and step-mother.  What wonderful people!  I have so many fond memories that will be cherished forever!  He will be deeply missed but is in a far better place without any pain or suffering and with those loved ones that have gone before him.  Are they playing cards??   My love and thoughts are with you during this difficult time and may you find peace in knowing that others share very deeply in your loss.
 
Love you, Betty Caylor
 

January 13, 2015

We Didnt get to meet Tony but thru Robin And Morgan he became part of the extended family.Rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Peter and carol Pote

January 12, 2015

We are deeply sorry to hear of Tony’s passing.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.  Tony always treated us so well whenever we visited and for that he will never be forgotten.
Love,
The Rigney family

January 12, 2015

We want to send our sincere condolences to the entire family.We were saddened to hear of the passing of Tony. Vivian we want you to know that you and the entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you during this difficult time.
The Shellenhamer Family  

January 11, 2015

Dear family .
In these hard times many things I want to say but few words that come to mind. It is very difficult to realize so many feelings in a few sentences .
I just want to show my deepest sorrow for your loss and that both Tony and You hold a very important place in our hearts .
We are far to accompany but I wish these words you will receive all the heat that we send .
Tony from heaven take care of you all.
With all our love , from Spain :
Alberto , Sergio , Alejandra and Ana .
kisses to all

January 11, 2015

I am deeply sorry to hear of Tony’s passing.  My sincere condolences to the family.  I grew up with Tony, went thru St.Anthonys with him, and onto LCHS, and graduated with him In 1955.  Our paths crossed many times throughout the years, not only at class reunions, but at his business, and when I worked at LGH.  We will truly miss him, may his Soul Rest In Peace.  Henry J. Ganse (“POP”) Lancaster, Pa

January 11, 2015

My sincere condolences to the family  Thelma Edwards and family

January 10, 2015

Tony was very helpfull to me when I was going through some difficult times.  He was a friend and is now free from all pain.

January 10, 2015

Viv, during this difficult time I hope that all of your great memories with Tony will comfort you and the family.  I am praying that God will give you peace as you go through the coming days. 43 years of marriage is a wonderful blessing that not even death can steal.  Love, Rich & Kendra Shuman

January 10, 2015

My sincere condolences to the Colatta Family.

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Tuesday, January 13, 2015
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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Lititz, PA 17543
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