Phil Colanero's grandson passes away

 

Phil Colanero’s grandson passes away

Morgan Stephen Atha, 26, son of Mike Broscious of Monongah and grandson of the late Phil Colanero, Jr., Class of 1973, passed away November 26.

Stephen Atha and Deanne Dyson of Fairmont also were listed as parents.

Phil Colanero was Morgan’s maternal grandfather. Phil and I often shared a meal before or after football games at Mountaineer Field in Morgantown.

Phil Colanero, Jr.’s siblings include Tom Colanero, Class of 1968, who is married to Julie Khur Colanero, and Paulette Lynn Colanero O’Connor, who was on Coach Gene Kendzior’s 1960 Monongah girls softball team that won the Marion County title.

Morgan’s obituary:

Morgan Stephen Atha, 26 years old, born August 28, 1994, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 26, 2020. Morgan was born in

Fairmont and graduated from North Marion High School in 2012.

 

He was a bartender at Brickside Bar & Grill in Bridgeport, WV. Morgan loved the game of baseball throughout his life. He was active in the sport from the age of seven and continued to play as he grew into adulthood. Everyone who knew Morgan, loved him. He always had a smile on his face and love in his heart. Morgan loved keeping up on the latest fashion trends and always dressed to impress. Morgan had the softest and most Stekind heart and even though his life was cut short, he touched the lives of many while he was with us.

 

Morgan is survived by his parents; Stephen and Belinda Atha of Fairmont WV, Deanne and Maurice Dyson of Fairmont WV, and Mike Broscious of Monongah, WV. He was treasured and loved by all his siblings; Tonya and Ashley Atha, Cole Atha (roommate and best bud), Manning, Benedicta, Cambria, and Jerry Broscious. His grandparents; Loving Maternal grandmother Glenna Colanero, and grandparents Raymond and Connie Broscious. Paternal Grandparents; Donald and Sue Atha. Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins (aunt meme) Melissa and Rodney Huffman (Samantha Lemley (Joey Heckel),, Chaz and Chase Colanero and Iszabella Hyde); Michael (uncle mean Mike) and Susan Hawkins; (Jarod and Jacob Hawkins); Mike and Cheri Atha; (Spencer and Sutton Atha); Matt Broscious, and Mark and Jamie Broscious. Morgan was also survived by many other family, friends, and his beloved girlfriend , Mitchelle VanPelt and son, Ryker. Morgan was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather; Philip J. Colanero Jr.

 

Family and friends may call at Ross Funeral Home 801 Fairmont Avenue Fairmont from from 3-5:00 pm Friday, December 4, 2020 with service immediately following with Rev. Larry Buckland Officiating. There will be no graveside services.

 

Condolences may be sent to www.rossfh.com.