Obituary of Thomas Charles Colonna

Thomas Charles Colonna of Pikes Creek, age 72 passed away unexpectedly on October 19, 2015. He was born on June 27, 1944 in Wilkes Barre and was the son of the late Vincent R. Colonna and Lucy Hydinski Colonna. Tom graduated from both Kingston High school and Wilkes Barre Business College. He served in the 109th Army Reserve and was married to the late Maureen Casey Colonna. Tom owned and operated Wyoming Valley Radiator in Plymouth and later in Kingston in the early 1970 to the mid 1980's. In his earlier years he was an active member of the Lions Club, Unico and Holy Name of Jesus Church, Swoyersville. Tom enjoyed flea markets and antiques as well as restoring old and used furniture. He was a caring son, brother, father, grandfather and friend and will be greatly missed by all those who loved him. He is survived by his daughter: Elizabeth George and her husband, William of Watsontown and was so very proud of his grandchildren, Elias, Olivia and Emma. Also surviving are his brothers: Vince Colonna and his wife, Rosemary of Londonderry, NH; Charles Colonna and his wife Linda of Clarksburg, NJ. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday at 11:00 AM from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Lake Silkworth with Rev. Richard Fox officiating. Family and friends will be received from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home, Inc., corner of routes 29 & 118, Pikes Creek prior to the mass on Friday. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Twp.