Colasessano’s owner passes away

Josephine Colaciello Colasessano, owner of legendary Italian carryout for 51 years, passed away Sunday, December 24.

Josephine’s obituary:

Josephine Virginia Colasessano, 85, passed away on December 24, 2017 at Fazio's Elder Care in Monongah, WV.  She was born in Frosolone, Italy on December 23, 1932.  The daughter of the late Guiseppe & Vittoria (DiBiase) Colaciello.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband John (Spider) Colasessano on April 15, 1973.

 

She was the owner and backbone of Colasessano's Carry Out for 51 years.  Her pride in her product was eminent by the many loyal customers that frequented her establishment.

 

Josephine loved her family and one of her many joys was cooking Sunday dinners for family & friends.  She enjoyed, travelling, shopping, and always took pride in her appearance.

She is survived by her son, Joe (Carol) Colasessano and Donna (David) Wells all of Fairmont; grandchildren Cara (Jonathan) Loper of Dallas, TX, John Paul (Andrea) Audia of Fairmont, Victoria (Justin) Hershman of Fairmont, Rachel (Bradley) Dodrill of Grafton, WV; great-grandchildren Emma Rose & Franco Joseph Audia and Joseph James Hershman.

 

She is also survived by her brother Felix (Kayrene) Colaciello of Brandywine, MD.  She is survived by several nieces and nephews, a special niece Filomena Oliverio of Clarksburg, WV and nephew, Joe Colaciello of Waldorf, MD.

 

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions to be made to Fairmont Catholic Grade School.

 

The family would like to thank Fazio's Elder Care for their love & support the last 18 months.

 

Family will receive friends at Domico Funeral Home, 414 Gaston Ave. in Fairmont on Thursday, December 28, 2017 from 1-8pm. A vigil service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday with Father Vincent Joseph. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 29, 2017 at 10am at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Vincent Joseph officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Fairmont.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.domicofh.com .