Paul D Colford Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-09-02T14:00:00
End: 2025-09-02T14:25:00
Location: Saint Rose Roman Catholic Church

In loving memory of Paul D Colford of Roselle Park, New Jersey, born in Jersey City, New Jersey, who departed this world on August 26, 2025 at the age of 71. Paul leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Paul D Colford to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph and Catherine; and his former wife Jane. He is survived by: his wife Anne LaBate of Trenton, NJ; his children, Catherine Colford (Hunter Gardner) of Brooklyn, NY and Liam Colford (Allissa); his granddaughter Jane of Philadelphia, PA; and his siblings, Mary Palecek (Stephen) of Mount Laurel, NJ, Joseph Colford (Jeanne) of Middletown, NJ, Francis Colford (Denise) of Long Branch, NJ, Chris Colford (Irene) of Greenwich, CT, Peter Colford (Jeanne Pare) of Mendham, NJ, Loretta Reilly (Matthew) of Mount Laurel, NJ and Brian Colford (Margaret) of Pearl River, NY..

In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to consider a donation in Mr. Colford's memory to the Committee to Protect Journalists (cpj.org) or the Parkinson's Foundation (Parkinson.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Chiacchio Southview Funeral Home

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August 30, 2025

Pat Martucci wrote a sympathy message

“It was always nice conversing with Paul while at Holy Spirit School/Church as his children were participating in various sporting events and activities. He will be remembered as a genuinely good and kind person. Wishing Liam and the entire Colford family well. May you cherish and hold fond memories of Paul forever. Pat & Francesca Martucci 8-30-25”

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Sep 02

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Saint Rose Roman Catholic Church
603 7th Ave, Belmar, NJ 07719-2298

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Sep 02

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Saint Rose Roman Catholic Church
630 7th Ave, Belmar, NJ 07719

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