Rev. Felix R. Colosimo

UTICA - Felix R. Colosimo, age 78, died in peace on Thursday, October 26, 2017. He was born in Utica on April 13, 1939, the son of the late Angelo R. “Angie” Colosimo and the late Isabella L. (Fanelli) Colosimo. He attended Conkling Elementary School and graduated from T.R. Proctor High School/Class of 1957. He studied for the Priesthood at St. Andrew’s and St. Bernard’s Seminaries in Rochester and was ordained in the Cathedral in Syracuse on May 1, 1965. When he began his studies everything was in Latin, and when he finished everything was in English. His class was the first to celebrate their first Mass in English, facing the congregation. It was a time of great change and new challenges. Whenever he taught or preached, he tried to balance the traditional with the modern. He explained eternal truths in simple terms that both the young and the old could understand. He served in parishes throughout the Diocese and touched many lives. He loved the Priesthood and retired at age 75. He is survived by his sister, Marie, cousins Carl and Pat Maida Paratore of Frankfort, and Sam and Rosann Blanco Paratore of Reston, VA, and their families. He will also be remembered by his cousins, especially acknowledging Kathleen Hobaica, Michael and Cathy Colosimo, and their families; his caring neighbors, Bill and Mary Sue Eisenman, Denise Di Giorgio, Patricia Guarnieri, Charlie Hickel, Helen Trotta, and longtime family friends, Bernadette and Jim Peters. He was especially close to John and Christine Strzepek and their children, Stephanie, Jessica, and Michael, and their family. He was predeceased by his eldest sister, Claire M. Colosimo; aunts and uncles, Lucy and Carl Paratore, Victoria and Dominick Fanelli, and Margaret and Joseph Rugare; and his cousins, Rosemary Paratore, and Nicolyn Paratore. The family is grateful to Dr. Sudershan Dang and his staff, Dr. Atul Butala and his staff, Dr. Andrew Pellecchia, and Dr. Norman Neslin for the exceptional care and personal concern offered to Felix and his sister. They would also wish to express gratitude to Hospice & Palliative care, especially Stephanie, Ashley, Crystal & Justin. Felix will forever be indebted to Attorney Les Lewis and Attorney Paul Pimpinella for their understanding and wisdom. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 3:00-6:00 and Wednesday from 10:00-11:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Felix’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Wednesday at 11:00 at the conclusion of visitation. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Rev. Felix R. Colosimo

April 13, 1939 - October 26, 2017