Contributions to the tribute of Donald Paul Colangelo

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Frances Wood posted a condolence

Wednesday, July 8, 2020

I met DON at work. He was someone who helped me be able to get back to my life after some difficulties. He was very understanding and supportive. We worked to gather for quite awhile. At one point he grew a beard and it came in pretty white. My nickname for him was "Poppa Smuff". Don was always so gracious, at least to me. I have many fond memories of my friendship with Don and will miss knowing I could stop by and visit him anytime. But I believe I will see him again.

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Tyson Kreiger uploaded photo(s)

Sunday, July 5, 2020

With so many things to write about Don, I don't even know where to begin. We met by chance at the bar at Michael T's, started talking, and became good friends. From that night, we would meet twice a month for our "Existential Dinner", where he had conversations that ranged from deep and personal to the completely absurd. While he tried to play off his prickly demeanor, it wouldn't take long to realize that beneath this exterior was a heart of gold and a man who cared deeply about others and our world. Don introduced me to many classic movies that I'd never seen and the voice of Peggy Lee. I, on the other hand, introduced him to the music of Grace Jones (he loved her disco version of La Vie En Rose) and some of the subversive movies of John Waters. I have so many wonderful and hilarious memories of Don; it would be hard to pick one. Although the time I lent him my copy of the movie "Pink Flamingos" without telling him anything about it is perhaps one of the funniest! I will miss Don dearly, but he will never be forgotten.

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donna.colangelo@ymail.com Posted Jul 6, 2020 at 7:09 PM

Tyson, Dad looked forward to your deep discussions and he told me about many of them. I had to find that version of La Vie En Rose for him! He was still old school and never did get the hang of music without having to play an album or CD. And John Waters?! I can't believe you told him to watch that without "warning" him!! Thanks for being a good friend to him.

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Mike Colangelo Sr uploaded photo(s)

Thursday, July 2, 2020

He was definitely one of the best! Had a lot of laughs with him. I'm really gonna miss the name calling. LOL. Rest in peace Donald.

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donna.colangelo@ymail.com Posted Jul 6, 2020 at 7:05 PM

Thanks Mike, Dad truly cared about you.

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Steven Specht posted a condolence

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

I SO much enjoyed our every-other-Thursday evening dinner at Michael T's with Don and Frank (and my colleague and friend Tyson) over the past 8 years. Our conversations meandered from the psychological to the silly. I will cherish those memories. Wishing peace to the entire family.

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donna.colangelo@ymail.com Posted Jul 6, 2020 at 7:04 PM

Thank you Steven, I heard about many of your discussions. Thank you for giving dad something fun to look forward to.

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Joe and Linda Andrewski posted a symbolic gesture

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Donna and Family, We are so sorry to hear of your Fathers passing. We worked with your Dad at Holman City Road. Your Dad served as an usher at Our Wedding in 2000. We had alot of laughs together and he will be missed. Rest in Peace Don. Joe and Linda Andrewski

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donna.colangelo@ymail.com Posted Jul 6, 2020 at 7:01 PM

Thank you for the kind words. I do remember dad talking about your wedding and he did have a good time with you all.

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Christy Campanaro posted a condolence

Monday, June 29, 2020

Donna Remember how your dad had us listen to the captain and tennille songs he’s probably listening to them right now he was quite the character and was very good to many people he is at peace now and will suffer no more Donald thank you for all you did for me Love Christy

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Paula Bricker Mcfadden Posted Jul 3, 2020 at 11:10 AM

I met Don years ago when he lived across from my dad Paul and Josephine. He was such a character! He treated my family with the utmost respect and was a great friend to my father. My sister Joyce and I called him our stepdad by proxy!! God gained an angel and he will be forever missed. He was one in a million and could always put a smile on your face. We will keep the family in our thoughts and prayers and may God guide you all through this time and give you all comfort and strength.

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donna.colangelo@ymail.com Posted Jul 6, 2020 at 7:02 PM

I almost forgot about that! He was most definitely a character! Love you Christy

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Monday, June 29, 2020

Donald Paul Colangelo

1937 - 2020

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