Nicholas "Pa" Colabufo's Obituary
Nicholas “Pa” Colabufo, 93, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Iroquois Nursing Home. He was born in Syracuse, son of the late Thomas and Marie (Petrone) Colabufo. Nicholas served in the US Army during WWII. He was the owner and operator of Connie’s Cleaners on Loma Ave. in Syracuse for many years. Nicholas also worked in the maintenance department at Upstate University Hospital and Grenadier Village. He enjoyed his summers at Brennan’s Beach with family and friends. Nicholas wintered and was the Honorary Mayor at Lime Tree Park in Bonita Springs, Florida.
He was predeceased by his wife, Concetta (D’Amico) Colabufo in 2000; his companion, Rita Turner in 2016; brothers, John Carrol, Frank, Dominick, August, and Jerry Colabufo; one sister, Janette LaRusso; son-in-law, Kenneth Gray.
Nicholas is survived by his two daughters, Maryanne Gray and Chick (Nick) Carrino; six grandchildren, Mark, Lisa, Gina, Michelle, Dena, and Dan; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 7:30 am on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at the THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME, followed by a Funeral Mass in celebration of Nicholas’ life at 8:30 am in Blessed Sacrament Church. Entombment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery Mausoleum, Dewitt. Family and friends may call from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Friday, July 1, 2016 at the funeral home, 3401 Vickery Rd. (corner of Buckley Rd.) North Syracuse, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Resources, PO Box 237, East Syracuse, NY 13057.
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