PRICE - Louie Colosimo, age 73, passed away Feb. 8, 2003 at Castleview Hospital in Price.
Born Sept. 6, 1929 in Morhland, to Anthony and Catherine Oliverio Colosimo. Married the love of his life, Patricia, April 1, 1955 at St. Olaf's Catholic Church by Msgr. Sullivan.
Member of the Catholic Church. Lou devoted his life to public and community service. He served six years on the Price City Council and three terms as mayor. Lifemember of Price Elks Lodge 1550, where he was awarded the Elk's Distinguished Citizenship Award. Member of the Carbon County Club. Lou worked as a car salesman for Redd Motor and Mountain View Motors for 36 years and also drove bus for the Carbon County School District for 20 years. He was awarded the alumni award at the College of Eastern Utah and C.E.U. named the baseball field after him. In 2000, he was the grand marshall of the International Days Parade. His pride and joy was the Peace Garden and he was instrumental in bringing the Dough Boy from Hiawatha to the Price Peace Garden. Following his retirement, Lou continued his important role as a loving husband and devoted father and "Papa".
Survived by wife, Pat Colosimo; three daughters, Sidnee (Robert) Krajnc, Patti (Patrick) O'Neil, both of Price; Kelli (Allen) Nielsen, Huntington; sister, Rose Jackson, Detroit, Mich.; three sisters-in-law, Jennie and Delcine Colosimo, both of Price; Joni (Mike) Orphanakis, Salt Lake City; grandchildren, Mandee, Tiffany, Tyson and Spring; great-grandchildren, Katlynn and Kayden; adopted grandsons, Perry and Chris; and many loving nieces, nephews and a community of friends. Preceded in death by parents; brothers. Sam, John, Joe; sisters, Minnie, Annie and Mary; grandsons, Louis and A.J.
Funeral Mass Thursday, Feb. 13, 11 a.m., Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church. Vigil service Wednesday evening, 7 p.m., Mitchell Funeral Home. Family will be at Mitchell's Wednesday and Thursday one hour prior to services. Committal service, Price City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Notre Dame Catholic Church or a charity of your choice.
The warmth of your hands and your living smile will be dearly missed, but will be cherished in our hearts forever. Love your family.
-published in the Sun Advocate Feb. 13, 2003
Born Sept. 6, 1929 in Morhland, to Anthony and Catherine Oliverio Colosimo. Married the love of his life, Patricia, April 1, 1955 at St. Olaf's Catholic Church by Msgr. Sullivan.
Member of the Catholic Church. Lou devoted his life to public and community service. He served six years on the Price City Council and three terms as mayor. Lifemember of Price Elks Lodge 1550, where he was awarded the Elk's Distinguished Citizenship Award. Member of the Carbon County Club. Lou worked as a car salesman for Redd Motor and Mountain View Motors for 36 years and also drove bus for the Carbon County School District for 20 years. He was awarded the alumni award at the College of Eastern Utah and C.E.U. named the baseball field after him. In 2000, he was the grand marshall of the International Days Parade. His pride and joy was the Peace Garden and he was instrumental in bringing the Dough Boy from Hiawatha to the Price Peace Garden. Following his retirement, Lou continued his important role as a loving husband and devoted father and "Papa".
Survived by wife, Pat Colosimo; three daughters, Sidnee (Robert) Krajnc, Patti (Patrick) O'Neil, both of Price; Kelli (Allen) Nielsen, Huntington; sister, Rose Jackson, Detroit, Mich.; three sisters-in-law, Jennie and Delcine Colosimo, both of Price; Joni (Mike) Orphanakis, Salt Lake City; grandchildren, Mandee, Tiffany, Tyson and Spring; great-grandchildren, Katlynn and Kayden; adopted grandsons, Perry and Chris; and many loving nieces, nephews and a community of friends. Preceded in death by parents; brothers. Sam, John, Joe; sisters, Minnie, Annie and Mary; grandsons, Louis and A.J.
Funeral Mass Thursday, Feb. 13, 11 a.m., Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church. Vigil service Wednesday evening, 7 p.m., Mitchell Funeral Home. Family will be at Mitchell's Wednesday and Thursday one hour prior to services. Committal service, Price City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Notre Dame Catholic Church or a charity of your choice.
The warmth of your hands and your living smile will be dearly missed, but will be cherished in our hearts forever. Love your family.
-published in the Sun Advocate Feb. 13, 2003
PRICE - Louie Colosimo, age 73, passed away Feb. 8, 2003 at Castleview Hospital in Price.
Born Sept. 6, 1929 in Morhland, to Anthony and Catherine Oliverio Colosimo. Married the love of his life, Patricia, April 1, 1955 at St. Olaf's Catholic Church by Msgr. Sullivan.
Member of the Catholic Church. Lou devoted his life to public and community service. He served six years on the Price City Council and three terms as mayor. Lifemember of Price Elks Lodge 1550, where he was awarded the Elk's Distinguished Citizenship Award. Member of the Carbon County Club. Lou worked as a car salesman for Redd Motor and Mountain View Motors for 36 years and also drove bus for the Carbon County School District for 20 years. He was awarded the alumni award at the College of Eastern Utah and C.E.U. named the baseball field after him. In 2000, he was the grand marshall of the International Days Parade. His pride and joy was the Peace Garden and he was instrumental in bringing the Dough Boy from Hiawatha to the Price Peace Garden. Following his retirement, Lou continued his important role as a loving husband and devoted father and "Papa".
Survived by wife, Pat Colosimo; three daughters, Sidnee (Robert) Krajnc, Patti (Patrick) O'Neil, both of Price; Kelli (Allen) Nielsen, Huntington; sister, Rose Jackson, Detroit, Mich.; three sisters-in-law, Jennie and Delcine Colosimo, both of Price; Joni (Mike) Orphanakis, Salt Lake City; grandchildren, Mandee, Tiffany, Tyson and Spring; great-grandchildren, Katlynn and Kayden; adopted grandsons, Perry and Chris; and many loving nieces, nephews and a community of friends. Preceded in death by parents; brothers. Sam, John, Joe; sisters, Minnie, Annie and Mary; grandsons, Louis and A.J.
Funeral Mass Thursday, Feb. 13, 11 a.m., Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church. Vigil service Wednesday evening, 7 p.m., Mitchell Funeral Home. Family will be at Mitchell's Wednesday and Thursday one hour prior to services. Committal service, Price City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Notre Dame Catholic Church or a charity of your choice.
The warmth of your hands and your living smile will be dearly missed, but will be cherished in our hearts forever. Love your family.
-published in the Sun Advocate Feb. 13, 2003
Born Sept. 6, 1929 in Morhland, to Anthony and Catherine Oliverio Colosimo. Married the love of his life, Patricia, April 1, 1955 at St. Olaf's Catholic Church by Msgr. Sullivan.
Member of the Catholic Church. Lou devoted his life to public and community service. He served six years on the Price City Council and three terms as mayor. Lifemember of Price Elks Lodge 1550, where he was awarded the Elk's Distinguished Citizenship Award. Member of the Carbon County Club. Lou worked as a car salesman for Redd Motor and Mountain View Motors for 36 years and also drove bus for the Carbon County School District for 20 years. He was awarded the alumni award at the College of Eastern Utah and C.E.U. named the baseball field after him. In 2000, he was the grand marshall of the International Days Parade. His pride and joy was the Peace Garden and he was instrumental in bringing the Dough Boy from Hiawatha to the Price Peace Garden. Following his retirement, Lou continued his important role as a loving husband and devoted father and "Papa".
Survived by wife, Pat Colosimo; three daughters, Sidnee (Robert) Krajnc, Patti (Patrick) O'Neil, both of Price; Kelli (Allen) Nielsen, Huntington; sister, Rose Jackson, Detroit, Mich.; three sisters-in-law, Jennie and Delcine Colosimo, both of Price; Joni (Mike) Orphanakis, Salt Lake City; grandchildren, Mandee, Tiffany, Tyson and Spring; great-grandchildren, Katlynn and Kayden; adopted grandsons, Perry and Chris; and many loving nieces, nephews and a community of friends. Preceded in death by parents; brothers. Sam, John, Joe; sisters, Minnie, Annie and Mary; grandsons, Louis and A.J.
Funeral Mass Thursday, Feb. 13, 11 a.m., Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church. Vigil service Wednesday evening, 7 p.m., Mitchell Funeral Home. Family will be at Mitchell's Wednesday and Thursday one hour prior to services. Committal service, Price City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Notre Dame Catholic Church or a charity of your choice.
The warmth of your hands and your living smile will be dearly missed, but will be cherished in our hearts forever. Love your family.
-published in the Sun Advocate Feb. 13, 2003
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