Joseph Charles Colonnetta

He was born in Houston, Texas to the late Joe and Mamie Colonnetta on the 8th of February, 1937. Joseph attended Saint Thomas High School and The University of Houston. Joe had a successful career in the Liquor industry, and after 55 years, he retired to spend his time with family and friends.

Joe was one of two oldest active members of The Sacred Heart Society, joining the organization at the age of 18 and giving almost 70 years of service. To know Joe was to love him. There wasn’t a challenge he couldn’t conquer or an obstacle he didn’t overcome. You always knew when Joe entered the room. He had a smile and personality that was contagious. He was a loyal man, loved his wife, family and he cherished the Italian traditions. If Joe wasn’t spending time with his family, you would find him on a boat fishing or in a Deer stand hunting. He was outgoing and full of life. He was so full of life that he developed the nickname, Bumblebee. His friends stated that Joe never sat down. He buzzed around everywhere like a busy bee.

Joe is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marylyn J. Colonnetta; his children, Annette Colonnetta Devers and her husband Kevin Devers, Vince J. Colonnetta and his wife Julia Colonnetta and Marisa Colonnetta O’Neal and her husband Sid O’ Neal; grandchildren, Christopher Keys, Vincent J. Colonnetta Jr, Joseph Charles Colonnetta II, and his wife Niki, Cameron Devers and his wife Courtney, Skylar Devers Wright and her husband Tim, Austin O’Neal and Sydney O’Neal; Great Grandchildren, Leah Belle Colonnetta and Callahan Devers; brother, Tommy Colonnetta and his wife Giovanna; and his two Godsons, Tommy Colonnetta Jr. and Jason Husbands.

The family would like to give special thanks to the amazing team that cared for him; Joann Stevens and Charlotte & Joseph Kibirango.

Joe is gone but never forgotten, leaving his loving memories in our hearts forever.

Family and Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from five o’clock in the afternoon until seven o’clock in the evening on Friday, the 3rd of January, in the Jasek Chapel and the Bush Parlor of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston, where the Recitation of the Holy Rosary is to commence at seven o’clock in the evening in the Jasek Chapel.

Mass of Christian burial is to be offered at eleven o’clock in the morning on Saturday, the 4th of January at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 1801 Sage Road in Houston, with Father Stephen B. Reynolds officiating. Immediately following all are invited to greet the family during a reception in the Fellowship Hall.

The family will gather for a private interment at St. Joseph Cemetery in Houston.

Those honored to serve as pallbearers include; Vincent Colonnetta, Joseph Colonnetta, Cameron Devers, Austin O’Neal, Jason Husbands and Tommy Colonnetta.

Please visit Joe's online memorial tribute at GeoHLewis.com where memories and words of comfort and condolence may be shared electronically with his family.