Jerry Colichia
Jerry Colichia, 85, of Port Arthur, died Saturday, January 20, 2018. He was born on September 13, 1932, in Port Arthur, to Anna Mae Lasuzzo Colichia and Charles Anthony Colichia, Sr.
Jerry graduated from Bishop Bryne High School in 1951 and from Lamar University in 1954 with a Bachelor’s Degree. He was a United States Army veteran. He retired as a Director of The Blood Center of Southeast Texas after twenty-six years of service. Jerry was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
Survivors include his daughter, Stephanie Manskey and her husband, Tom, of Forney; son, Scott Colichia of Port Arthur; brother, Ronald Colichia of Houston; and grandchildren, Ryan, Dylan, Hayden, Keaton, and Katelyn Colichia and Heather and Macy Manskey.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of fifty-one years, Maxine Colichia; and brothers, Charles Colichia, Jr. and Larry Colichia.
A gathering of Mr. Colichia’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with his Rosary recited at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 211 Hardy Avenue, Nederland, with his interment to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Groves.
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Greenlawn Memorial Park - Groves
Greenlawn Memorial Park - Groves
- 3900 twin city hwy groves tx 77619
Mass of Christian Burial
Mass of Christian Burial
- 211 hardy nederland tx 77627
- 01/24/2018
- 10:00 am
Rosary
Rosary
- 505 n 12th street nederland tx 77627
- 01/23/2018
- 6:00 pm
- 505 n 12th street nederland tx 77627
- 01/23/2018
- 7:18 pm
Comments
George King
Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers
Bonnie Greak Whitehead
What a loss for your family. Uncle Jerry was always such a delight. Prayers to you all.
Cheryl & Bill Moritz
You have our deepest condolences on the loss of your father, grandfather and brother.. We were truly blessed to be able to have known him and be friends with him We will lift your family up in prayer as you go through this very difficult time.. Love you all.
Pat Sierra
I will always remember Jerry's wonderful smile and his positive outlook on life. He had a rough patch after Harvey and I know it was hard on him. I know that he is a happy man after being reunited with his loving wife. Rest in peace. Jerry. You will be greatly missed.
Judi and Ronnie Benoit
A more lovable man could not be found.. We will miss our Uncle Jerry.
Danny Williams
Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers during your time of loss and sorrow. May the grace and love of God ease your pain.
Cassandra Nacol
Sorry for your loss may you all find strength during this difficult time.
Jerit LeJeune
Scott, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad, I just found out. Had I known sooner I would have definitely attended the funeral. I will miss him. God Bless.
NL
My sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time. May you all seek God for comfort, peace, strength and support (2 Cor 1:3).