Write a commentJoseph D. Colloca, 97, a resident of Oswego, passed away Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, at the VA Hospital, in Syracuse, surrounded by all eight of his children.
Born in Oswego, he was a son of the late Sebastino and Dominica (Semario) Colloca and had attended Oswego schools.
He was the owner of the Pontiac and Deluxe Cleaners for many years. He was also a tailor and a manager of men's clothing stores in the Syracuse area.
Mr. Colloca was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Navy in the Pacific Theatre.
He was an avid fisherman and hunter who enjoyed boating. He also enjoyed gardening and was always working and fixing things.
Joe's greatest joy was all the time he spent with his family and friends.
Surviving are his four sons, Joseph (Theresa) Colloca, of Oswego, John (Janet) Colloca, of Long Island, Donald (Brigitte) Colloca, of Ohio, and Dr. Christopher (Mindy) Colloca, of Arizona; four daughters, Anne Marie Hall, of Baldwinsville, Janice (Paul) Snyder and Julie (Richard) Burger, all of Oswego, and Patricia (Joseph) Mancino, of Fulton; a brother, John (Mary Helen) Colloca, of Oswego; a sister, Josephine Colloca, of Oswego; 18 grandchildren;11 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Eris Davey Colloca, who passed away Aug. 9, 2006; a sister, Mary Cutro; and three brothers, Carmello Colloca, James V. Colloca and Dominic Colloca.
The family would like to thank all the caregivers at the VA Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 13, from St. Joseph's Church, West First Street, Oswego.
Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4-7 p.m., Monday, at the Dowdle Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Non-Profit (INSPIRE), International Spine Research Foundation, 101 South Roosevelt Ave., Chandler Az., 85226; helpinspire.org.
