Obituary of Dominick Colaluce

Dominick Colaluce of New Village, NJ died Thursday, July 5, 2007 at his residence, New Village, NJ at the age of 84. Born August 20, 1922 in New Village, NJ. He was married to the late Mary Emma (Anderson) who passed away in 1999. He was the Son of the late Guisseppe and the late Filamena Colaluce. Dominick lived in New Village his whole life; An avid race fan; He flew airplanes & enjoyed flying his own airplane; loved motorcycles and enjoyed riding his 1976 Harley Davidson; He drilled wells to help establish the Warren County Farmers Fair and the Franklin Township school; Donated his well drilling rig to a church in Haiti so they could establish a fresh water source. He was a Well Driller for 50 years, self-employed by Dominick Colaluce Well Drilling, retiring in 1988. Military: He served in the US Army during World War II in the Philippines. Memberships: Member of NJ Water Well Association; Lifetime Honorary Member New Village Fire Company; Mecsey-Bishop American Legion Post #456. Survivors: Two Sons, Donald Colaluce of Asbury, NJ and Joseph Colaluce of New Village, NJ; a Daughter, Marsha Yeager of New Village, NJ; a sister, Francis Schalk of Washington, NJ; three grandchildren, Corey & Justin Colaluce and Nick Gecsey. He was Predeceased by his Wife, Mary Emma Anderson; four Brothers, Benjamin, Michael, Frank & Nicholas Colaluce, Sister, Rose Reed Services: Friends may call Sunday from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM at DeVoe Funeral Services, Inc., 136 W. Washington Ave, Washington NJ. A funeral service will be held Monday at 11:00 am at Stewartsville Presbyterian Church, Stewartsville, NJ. Interment will be Monday in Stewartsville Presbyterian Cemetery, Stewartsville, NJ. Memorials: Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, Charitable Foundation, 99 Sparta Avenue, Newton, NJ 07860. Online condolences may be expressed at www.devoefuneral.com. Tributes: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To a wonderful friend and great person to me and my late husband Eugene. You will never be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to your family. Katherine Peterson (neighbor and friend) Lorraine Colter (katherine's niece) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: The Clark Family It has been a real honor to have known you and to call you our friend. We are going to miss you. Until we meet again....we have wonderful memories. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: Pam Leggio Castellanos Marsha and Family, I was saddened to learn about your Dad. He certainly lived a full and active life and was fortunate to have his children and grandchildren to support him. I will pray for comfort and healing for you and your family.