Thomas Joseph Colavito

Secaucus, NJ- Thomas Joseph Colavito Sr. peacefully passed into eternal rest at home with his loving family by his side. He was 81. Thomas was born in New York City to Joseph and Helen (Portada) Colavito. He resided in Secaucus since 1975, living previously in Union City, NJ. Thomas served his country proudly with the US Navy during the Korean War. He was employed as a firefighter for 25 years with the Union City Fire Department, retiring in 1990. He was a member of the Exempt Fireman’s Board of Relief, a member of FMBA local 12, a member of the USS Hornet Society, and a member of Secaucus Veteran of Foreign War Post 3776. Thomas was also instrumental in founding the Secaucus Recreation Ice Hockey League. He was involved as a local school bus driver and also drove the seniors escort bus for local seniors in Secaucus. Predeceasing Thomas was his brother Robert in 1977. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Florence (Donnelly) Colavito. Three loving sons; Thomas J. Jr. of Secaucus, Raymond W. of Rutherford, and Edward (Gayle) Colavito of Pompton Lakes. His loving daughter; Donna M. (Anthony) Torres of Amityville, L.I. NY. A cherished brother; Joseph (Kathleen) of Waldwick, NJ. Eight grandchildren; Stephen and Michael Goralczyk, Raymond, Nicholas, Michael, Anthony, Ryan Colavito, and Leah Colavito. Family and friends are invited Monday, 2~4 and 7~9 pm to Mack Memorial Home 1245 Paterson Plank Rd Secaucus, NJ 07094. A Tuesday 9:30 am Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, Secaucus, followed by entombment in Holy Cross Mausoleum, North Arlington, NJ. Memorial contributions are being accepted in Thomas’ name to the St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital PO BOX 1000

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