Frank Anthony Colao Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Frank Anthony Colao of Dewitt, New York, who passed away on June 1, 2025, at the age of 101, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father Francesco Antonio Colao; his sisters, Marion Leahy and Alice Kuhn; and his daughters, Kathleen Colao and Nora Colao Maxin.
He is survived by: his wife Mary Growe Rochford of Brasher Falls; and his children, Anthony Colao (Jean Dolan) of Westfield, MA, Deborah Stewart (James) of Syracuse, Frank "Gerry" Colao of Brookline, MA, Brian Colao (Sheri Abel) of Johns Island, SC and Cornelius Colao (Kathleen Puliafito) of Orange County, CA. He is also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made online to Holy Cross Church or by mail to the church at 4112 E. Genesee Street, DeWitt, NY 13214.
