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Obituary: Frank Colandreo, 85, of Hazlet

Services for the World War II veteran will be held Jan. 30.

Frank A. Colandreo, 85, of Hazlet, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 25, 2013 at Arnold Walter Nursing Home in Holmdel, New Jersey.

Frank was born on July 27, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York, where he grew up. In 1957, he and his wife, Harriet, moved to Jersey City, New Jersey and in 1978, they ultimately settled in Hazlet, New Jersey. Frank was a retired salesman and truck driver for Taystee Bread Company and was also a proud United States Army Veteran, serving during World War II.

He was predeceased by his parents, Anthony and Frances (Marolla) Colandreo, his beloved and devoted wife, Harriet (Meyers) Colandreo and his dear brother, Michael Colandreo and his wife Theresa. Frank is survived by his loving sons, Frank Colandreo and his wife Elizabeth of Hazlet, New Jersey, Brian Colandreo and his wife Donna of Bow, New Hampshire, his dear brothers and sister, Benny Colandreo and his wife Terry, Cosmo Colandreo and his wife Anna and Lucy Colandreo, all of Boyton Beach, Florida, and his cherished grandchildren, Anthony, Alyssa and Regina Colandreo. He will be sadly missed, but never forgotten.

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Family and friends are invited to visit on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Shore Point Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 3269 State Route 35 North, Hazlet, New Jersey 07730. A prayer service will be offered during Wednesday's evening visiting hours. In respect of Frank's wishes, he will be privately cremated. For information, directions or to send condolences to the family, please visit, www.shorepointfh.com.


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