1941-2025
Orazio “Pat” Colurso, Jr., 84 of Old Forge and formerly of West Scranton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Geisinger CMC on Wednesday after a brief illness.
Pat and his beloved wife Charlotte Ruhanna Colurso celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on May 18. Born in Scranton, Pat was the son of the late Orazio and Palmina D’Amico Colurso, Sr., a graduate of West Scranton HS, Class of 1959 and a proud veteran of the Army serving in Vietnam.
Pat was of the Roman Catholic faith, and his life was characterized by his faith and unabated love for his family which he adored and generously shared his joy for living.
Pat enjoyed a vast knowledge of the food service industry first working for over 26 years as a produce manager for Giant Foods and then with his wife Charlotte starting their own business serving the West Scranton and greater area from their Deli on Luzerne St. for over 38 years retiring December 31, 2020. As a pure people person Pat enjoyed his daily visit with the many varied and cherished customers helping to brighten both their days with stories of his children, grandchildren, friends and beloved New York Yankees and Giants.
Pat will always be remembered as a devoted husband, father and grandfather who was a kind man with a quick wit and smiling sense of humor. In addition to his wife Charlotte Pat leaves his loving children Kim Carpentier and her husband George, Dickson City, Carrie Colurso, Palm Beach, FL; 4 grandchildren Dylan and Lily Silverstri, Nicholas Carpentier and Noah Shafer; his sister Mary Louise McClaughry, Elmhurst and several nieces and nephews. Pat was preceded in death by his sisters Nicolina Silverman and Aida Savero and brother Gennaro Colurso.
A celebration of Pat’s live will be held on Tuesday at the Rescue and Restore Church, 120 Willow Ave., Olyphant, PA with services at 11 AM celebrated by Rev. Pastor Jack with Veteran’s Honor Guard committal services immediately following. The family will be greeting friends from 9:00 AM until the time of service at the Church. In keeping with Pat’s wishes cremation was selected and internment will be at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Donahue Funeral Home [scrantonfuneralservices.com], 303 S Main Ave., Scranton, PA. 18504.
The family request that contributions may be made in Pat’s memory to the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Rd., Clarks Summit, PA 18411 [griffinpondanimalshelter.com].
Dear Calurso family,
There are no words that can ease the pain of losing a father or a loving hueband, but please know that my heart is with you during this difficult time. He leaves behind such a beautiful legacy in each of you and in the love that holds your family together.
I’m sending you all a warm embrace — may you find comfort in the memories, in each other, and in the love that will always keep him close.
With all my love and sympathy,
Nadia
So very sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. 😢🙏🏻 Tammy Jones (Bob Jones)
My deepest condolences go to Charlotte and her family. Pat was well loved and is now with our Lord Jesus. May knowing this give you peace that you will meet again and live forever in God’s grace.
My deepest condolences go to Charlotte and her family. Pat was well loved and is now with our Lord Jesus. May knowing this give you peace that you will meet again and live forever in God’s grace.
Dear Charlotte and family .
Jim and I were so very sorry to hear of Pats passing. I enjoyed going into the deli and talking with you and Pat and sharing what took place, what was new, talking about our grandchildren. You and Pat are two of the most amazing people. I was happy to run into you at HomeGoods Charlotte and we touched base after not seeing each other for a while. You were telling me how happy Pat was to have a garageIt was nice to catch up Since the closure of your store. I was so happy to hear how happy you and Pat were. I hope it helps to know that your friends really careAnd share your loss .. you And your wonderful family are in our thoughts and prayers during at this sad and difficult time.
Dear Charlotte. Your husband was a wonderful man and is now with the angels. He will look to you from heaven with our heavenly father. He no longer is in pain or distress and will be waiting for us to pend eternity. Love in Christ
There are no words …only prayers for Gods comfort for our sister & nieces & our whole family. We loved Pat & his memory will live on forever.
There are no words …only prayers for Gods comfort for our sister & nieces & our whole family. We loved Pat & his memory will live on forever.