This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Susan Marie "Dolly" Colantoni.
Susan Marie “Dolly” Colantoni died peacefully on January 11, 2012, at her home at Magnolia Gardens in Toms River New Jersey.
At her request, no service will be held.
Susan was born on March 5th, 1927 to Italian immigrant parents Frank and Marie Criscuolo in New York City. Susan was happily married to Joseph Colantoni for 57 years and they raised two children together, Ann Koukos and Alfred Colantoni, until his death in 2003.
She lived most of her life in South Plainfield New Jersey. She and her husband also lived in Forked River, and Ocean, New Jersey, and after they retired they lived in Inverness and Celebration Florida.
Susan was a working mother who owned and operated a fountain service store, worked on an assembly line, and was employed by the Asbury Park Press in the mailroom. She loved tennis, Jai-Alai, bowling, Christmas, and being with her family. Susan was a staunch Democrat.
She is survived by her children Ann and her husband George, Alfred and his wife Nicole, her grandchildren, Lisa, Laura, Joe, Terri, David and AJ, her great-grandchildren Falon, Ian, Cassie, Colin and Josephine and her siblings Albert and John Criscuolo.
Susan was preceded in death by her husband Joseph, her brothers Al, Steve and Anthony, her sister Nellie, niece Marie, and nephew Frank.
Susan lived a remarkably colorful life, book to come, and will be greatly missed.
The family wants to especially thank the staff, nurses, and aids at Magnolia Gardens and the Caring Hospice personnel for providing loving care for Susan during her final days. We also want to thank Mom’s loyal and caring aid Norma for making Mom’s life in Florida fun, safe and enjoyable.
Susan was interred alongside her husband Joe at William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery on Friday, January 20, 2012.
Let the memory of Susan Marie "Dolly" be with us forever
Memorial donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity or the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean County.
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Leave a tributeLove, Ann
Ann
You know that I visit you and Pop all the time. I miss you both everyday sometimes more than most. Forever in my heart both of you. Love you both. Love Laurie.
To my parents, Happy Anniversary, Love Ann
life begins with you and continues because of you and your loving hands
Love, Ann
With Love,
Ann
Birthdays are a funny thing, we don't really remember the day we were born but it starts an incredible journey. I think we celebrate birthdays while we are young to memorialize the milestones of growing up.
As adults, hopefully,we celebrate them to mark one more year of being able to be the strenght and example our children need to grow.
For you and Uncle Johnny there were many birthdays uncelebrated and forgotten, but as you entered into adulthood you made every year a reason to celebrate who you were.
On your birthday I want to remember "Susan" often known as "Dolly", I will always remember that when you became so very tired and weary you looked at me and said help "Susan" the little girl who became an incredible women. Dolly found the strenght and determination to be everything she could. Susan the little girl just wanted to rest. So rest Susan and know that we all appreciate you each and every day.
You are always in my thoughts, in my prayers and in the way I live my life.
Love, Ann
Ann
Love, Donna
I realize even more now that the most important thing we leave behind is the part of ourselves that lives on through others. You are always in my heart. Love, Ann
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A moment to Remember
So many years have passed since you and Dad gently left this earth, and thoughts of you are part of each day I live. The most precious memory I have of Dad is watching him and Uncle Danny warm their hands over a fire in an old barrel to get extra money for Christmas gifts for us. He was a man who was selfless when it came to his family. My warmest memories of you are when you would freely laugh at something, some memories only those close to you would know, like vasoline and A+D are all you need in life. lol Lemon and water could cure the world.
I have relied on both of you in many ways throughout my life. I am thankful for all the wonderful chaos of extended family when I was young and for a brother, who, although we are not intertwined in our lives, is someone who is always there for me.
So when I put the Pixies on the tree you will be there with me. Love, Ann