Edward Colace Obituary
We announce the death of Edward Colace of Franklin, Massachusetts, who passed away on September 5, 2026, at the age of 91. Edward will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Edward Colace to pay them a last tribute.
Edward will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Edward will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Edward’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his wife Maria Colace (Ferri); his parents, Olinto Colace and Cesina Colace (Taddeo); and his brother Luigi Colace. He is survived by: his children, Edward Colace Jr. (late Katie Potrzuski-Colace) of North Attleboro and Linda Calderone (Tony) of Franklin; and his grandson Tony Calderone Jr.. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, cousins, in-laws and wonderful friends.
Visitation was held on Monday, September 14th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home & Cremation Service (33 Cottage St, Franklin, MA 02038). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, September 15th 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home (33 Cottage St, Franklin, MA 02038). A funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, September 15th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the St. Mary's Church (1 Church Square, Franklin, MA 02038). A burial was held on Tuesday, September 15th 2026 at 11:15 AM at the St. Mary's Cemetery (175 Beaver St, Franklin, MA 02038).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Edward's memory to the Random Smile Project, at https://randomsmile.org. , or P.O Box 13, Franklin, MA, 02038.
