Evelyn Colagrande

Obituary of Evelyn Colagrande

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Evelyn Colagrande, 92 - Mrs. Evelyn Rose Colagrande (nee Caposino), formerly of Orange, NJ died in Venice, FL following a brief illness. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday March 28, 2012 at The Dangler Funeral Home of West Orange, 340 Main Street, West Orange at 9:00 AM then to Saint John's Church. Ridge Street in Orange for the Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover. Visiting will be Tuesday from 4- 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society, 906 Springfield Ave., Springfield, NJ 07081. Mrs. Colagrande worked for almost forty years as a seamstress while managing her home and raising two children. A devout Catholic, she gave of herself wherever it was needed. A long time parishioner of St. John's Church, she was active over the years in numerous parish and school activities, including the Rosary Altar Society, the Women's Club of West Orange, Co-Ho Choraleers, and the Retired Seniors Volunteer Program of Essex County. Evelyn was known for her cheerful disposition, generous spirit and her wonderful culinary abilities. Mrs. Colagrande was predeceased by her husband of fifty-seven years, Vito "Bill" Colagrande in 2000. She is survived by two sons, John of Venice, FL and Bill of Phoenicia, NY, two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
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