Gordon L. Colello

Gordon L. Colello, of West Palm Beach, FL, and formerly of Stratford, CT, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, October 9, 2023, at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. He was born on March 31, 1932, in Bridgeport CT, son of the late Carmine and Mary Colello.

Gordon graduated from Harding High School, and was a Korean War veteran. He retired from E & F Construction, Bridgeport, CT, where he worked as an operating engineer (local 478) for 45 years. He was an active member of the Cathedral of St Ignatius Loyola, where he was known as the oldest and most active volunteer in the parish. He was also an active member of the Knights of Columbus.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Colello.

He is survived by his son, Gary and wife Christina of Woodstock , CT; daughter, Joanne Miller of Derby CT; grandchildren, Alexandra Colello, Stephanie Colello MD, and Andrew Colello; granddaughter Jocelyn Miller and husband Andy Kaplan of Jersey City, New Jersey, and great grandchildren, Samuel and Audrey Miller-Kaplan.

Gordon had a vibrant personality and made an impression everywhere he worked, lived, and the restaurants that he frequented. He knew “everyone” and was affectionately known as the “mayor” of his West Palm Beach community where he lived. He was a loving, supportive partner for 65 years to his wife Marie, and was a dedicated husband , father , grandfather and great grandfather. He derived much joy in his relationship with his great grandchildren Audrey and Samuel. He extended a helping hand to any of his friends who needed help on household projects, a ride to the airport or friends who just needed companionship. He had his own table at his beloved restaurant, Giovanni’s, where he was greeted as a special guest. Known for his strength and perseverance, he was a valuable employee at E & F, and was called “911” for solving the most difficult situations. Even as a gas station attendant after his retirement, which he referred to as a “petroleum transfer engineer”, he had customers who would wait for him to service them, and was often given tips for his service and advice on life.

Gordon lived with intention and purpose until the last day he was alive and peacefully passed from this life to his place in Heaven. May he rest in peace, may his memory be eternal.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to either Trustbridge of West Palm Beach (https://trustbridge.com/give/) or St Jude's (https://www.stjude.org).

A funeral service for Gordon will be held Monday, October 23, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410, followed by a reception from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.