Phil Colanero passes away

 

Phil Colanero, Jr., Class of 1963, one of the nicest Lions ever, passed away Sunday, February 24.

Phil Colanero

Phil’s brother, Tom Colanero, Class of 1968, who married Julie Khuri Colanero, reported the sad news.

Phil lived in Morgantown with wife Betty Hanlin Colanero. I often had a meal with Phil and Betty before or after a WVU game in Mountaineer Field

Phil’s father was on the unbeaten 1940 Marion County Champions Monongah High football team.   Betty’s son, Daniel, passed away in 2015.

 

Phil visited Tom in Memphis and attended Alabama games with help from Tide Coach Nick Saban, Class of 1969.

 

Phil’s sister is Paulette Colanero O’Connor, Class of 1966.

Phil with Brenda Manzo at MHS Reunion

Phil and Betty Hanlin Colanero