John E. Coletta MD

1934 - 2012

John E. Coletta MD obituary, 1934-2012, Gates Mills, OH

BORN

1934

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

DiCicco & Sons Funeral Homes

5975 Mayfield Road

Mayfield Heights, Ohio

John Coletta Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 3, 2012.

JOHN E. COLETTA M.D., U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Linda (nee LaMaida) for 41 years, dearest father of Laura, Janet Elliott (Scott), John (Maria), Michael, Dominic (Jackie), Concetta Kuluris (Tom), Paul and Elizabeth; loving grandfather of Gabriella, Aiden, Amelia, Anna, Johnny, Michael, Nicholas, Dominic, Connor, Lucy, Jimmy and Vivian Gianna; dear brother of Mary Lehman (deceased) and Charles (Mary); loving uncle, godfather and friend of many. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland 2550 Lander Rd. Pepper Pike, OH 44124. Mass of Christian Burial 10 am Thursday December 6 at St. Francis of Assisi Church. Interment All Souls Cemetery. The family will receive friends at THE DiCICCO AND SONS FUNERAL HOME 5975 MAYFIELD RD. MAYFIELD HTS.,(at Lander Rd.) WEDNESDAY 2 TO 8 PM. Online tribute and condolences www.diciccoandsonsfh.com

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January 18, 2013

Barbara Weisbarth

I was a patient of Dr. Coletta's for many years(Dr.LaMaida's before that),but I moved away in 1997. I just happened to look him up and found out this sad news. You have my sincere condolences in your loss. He was always so very kind to my son + I.

January 1, 2013

Janet

Missing you terribly, Dad. I am so thankful for every moment we had together. Praying for peace and love to surround us and help us through. Love you always.

December 12, 2012

Elayne Biddlestone Academy of Medicine of Cleveland & Northern Ohio

The Board of Directors of the Academy of Medicine of Cleveland & Northern Ohio, along with the President and myself, extend our deepest sympathies to the Coletta family. Dr. Coletta served the medical profession well and duly devoted his efforts to the profession and the community. He shall be missed.

December 10, 2012

Joel Scigliano

Dearest Family, Please accept my deepest condolences & apologies for not giving them in person. I heard about Dr. John over this weekend. He was , as my Dad,Mike would say, "Good People". He was a beautiful man & a good friend to our family.
I am so sorry. God Bless you all.

December 9, 2012

Di and Bob Guzzo Shepp

Linda....dear sweet cousin...my husband Bob and I send our prayers and thoughts to you and your family at this time; may God bless you with strength and peace now, and always....

Di Guzzo Shepp

December 9, 2012

Jeff Hastings

Dear Dominic. . .my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your father lived a full and complete life that I know you are very proud of.

December 8, 2012

Nancy Naylor

Dear Coletta Family:

So sorry for your loss. Dr. Coletta was such a wonderful doctor. He always made you feel that your time with him was the most important.

May your many good memories help you through this difficult time.

Nancy Naylor

December 7, 2012

Melissa Lehmann

Uncle John (and all the rest of the family) always made me feel so welcome and as part of the family (even before I was). I have gotten to be part of an amazing Italian culture, which is such a huge part of his home - from the Italian operas to the wonderful family (and friends) meals, . I have so many great memories of which he is a major part. Thank you Uncle John and Family. Uncle John, you will really be missed.

December 7, 2012

AL Farinacci

Dear Coletta Family,

Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Dr. Coletta. I am sorry that I am unable to offer my personal condolences, but I am out of the country at this time.... I was a patient of Dr. Coletta's for over 30 years and always felt comforted by him. I remember very well his smile as we discussed family and Italian heritage. Dr. Coletta will be missed by all who knew him.... AL Farinacci

December 6, 2012

Joe Lahorra

Our condolences and deepest sympathies to the Coletta Family. We pray God grants you peace at this time of your loss and sorrow.

Joe and Sabrina Lahorra

December 6, 2012

Cookie and Charlie Napolitano

Dear Coletta Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Dr. Coletta will be terribly missed. He loved his family very much.

December 5, 2012

Tom and Mary Comerford

Our Prayers are with you all with the loss of Dr. Coletta, With our deepest sympathy, Tom and Mary.

December 5, 2012

WE will remember you as a gentle honorable compassionate physician,colleauge and friend.Haifa &I were honored to participate in your care,andoffer our condolences to the family for their loss.I will remember your infectious smile and the support you gave when I stated my career.you will be greatly missed

Haifa&Michael Hanna

December 5, 2012

Robin Gross

Liz and the Coletta Family - I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many great memories spending time at your home. Hanging out after school, countless sleepovers, I don't know how your parents handled us! Your Dad set a tone where family was everything. That created such a wonderful, inviting home where I (and so many other friends) always felt welcome. My deepest sympathies are with you all.

December 5, 2012

Barb Fisco

Dr Coletta you were the best of the best, you will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Barb Fisco

December 5, 2012

Jeanne Seres

Dr. Coletta was a warm, compassionate human being and a wonderful doctor.

My sincerest sympathy is extended to his entire family. I am certain he will continue to bless your lives from Heaven.

December 5, 2012

Dee Dee Skyrm-Zanoskar

Coletta family,

Deepest sympathy for the loss of your father. My prayers are with all of you.
May God Bless you always

December 5, 2012

barbara sandon norris

Coletta Family - John was indeed a remarkable man. His legacy of love and life lives within each member of his beautiful family. Please accept my deepest sympathies. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this very sad time. Take comfort knowing that love and memories are forever.

December 5, 2012

Linda and family - please accept our sincere sympathy in you loss. Dr. John was a great man and blessed so many people. Hold on to those good memories. Our prayers are with you all.

Dennis and Alys Civic
Las Vegas, NV
(Sister of Cathy Mangino)

December 5, 2012

Pat & Patsy Dunlap

Dr Coletta was a wonderful person and the finest Dr with whom I have ever been associated. The world is a little bit smaller without him.

December 5, 2012

We send our thoughts and prayers to all of you at this time of loss and sadness.
Patrick & Danielle DiCesare

December 5, 2012

Jason and Robert Antonelli families

Linda and family. Our heart-felt sympathy during this difficult time.

December 5, 2012

Jason and Robert Antonelli families

Linda and family: Sorry to hear about your husband,father,and grandfather. Our prayers and peace in your times of sorrow. Jason and the Robert Antonelli families

December 5, 2012

Kenneth Kickel

Dr. Coletta, thank you for being such a great doctor to me, for practically all my life. You will truly be missed.

December 4, 2012

John and Connie Mafrici

To The Coletta Family,
We would like to offer our deepest sympathy on the death of your husband and father. I remember that one summer vacation in Naples, Fl. with several families eating together at the Edgewater Beach Hotel. It was a nice time for all of us.

December 4, 2012

Marjorie Minardo

My sympathy to your family. Dr. Coletta was a wonderful doctor and friend of my family for many years. He will be missed by everyone. My prayers are with you.

December 4, 2012

Tom and Jane George

Michael and the entire Coletta family,

Our deepest sympathies and condolences on your loss. Find comfort in the many fond memories and the life lessons that will live forever.

December 4, 2012

Rod and Kelli Baxter

Janet and Scott, We are very sorry for your loss and our thoughts are with you in this difficult time. Rod and Kelli Baxter

December 4, 2012

Mary Kelly

I am sorry to hear about your loss.
Dr. Coletta was never too busy that he didn't have time to spend with his patients -- a very kind and caring man who we trusted implicitly to handle all our medical needs. He was truly an excellent doctor and a wonderful friend.

December 4, 2012

Ben Demko

To the Coletta Family,

My deepest condolences. I had the honor of spending last Easter at your wonderful home. The highlight of my visit was getting to know Dr. Coletta, and learning about his service in Korea. He struck me as a truly warm and generous man....and a very happy one, surrounded by his grandchildren.

December 4, 2012

Dr Coletta I am so sorry for your loss you are all in my thoughts and prayers Mariah

December 4, 2012

Jennifer Biro

To the Coletta family-I am deeply sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time.

December 4, 2012

Jackie Amos

Liz,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

December 4, 2012

Marcia Trivisonno Goodhue

To the Coletta family:

May God Bless you in your time of sorrow.

Dr. John was my physician for about 30 years. From the time I was 16 until he retired. He was such a compassionate man that truly cared about his patients. I have had other doctors since then, but I truly miss him. He always took the time to talk to me and I always felt well taken care of.

You all have my deepest sympathies.

December 4, 2012

Lakewood Police Detective Bureau

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

December 4, 2012

Dick & Marie Maxwell

Dear Family --

We had met Dr. Coletta only once when Tom and Concetta got married. He made such a lasting impression on us as a very kind and loving man whose family was his everything. He will certainly be missed by so many, but we are blessed in knowing that he is at peace with God and the angels.

Our very deepest sympathy to all of you.

December 4, 2012

Mike DeFranco

I cannot express enough how much I love this man and his family. He tought me more in the short time I knew him than most learn in a lifetime. I will miss him dearly and always keep him in my heart.

December 4, 2012

To the Coletta Family:

We are very sorry for the loss of John. He was a wonderful man and so very kind to my family. Please know we will keep you all in our prayers.

Michael, Christopher, Daniel, and Michael J. DeJohn

December 4, 2012

Gerard & Verna DeLauer

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

December 3, 2012

Nora & Gene Svatek

To the Coletta Family:

We are very sorry to hear about your loss.

We hope these words help a little...

Hold fast to your memories, to all of the cherished moments of the past, to the blessings and the laughter, the joys and the celebrations, the sorrow and the tears. They all add up to a treasure of fond yesterdays that you shared and spent together, and they keep the one you loved close to you in spirit and thought.

The special moments and memories in your life will never change. They will always be in your heart, today and forevermore.

With deepest sympathy,

Nora & Gene Svatek
(Former Patients)

December 3, 2012

Lisa Krance

To the Colettas: My deepest sympathy goes to all of you in your profound loss. I have yet to meet a more compassionate and loving man than Dr. Coletta. He enriched the lives of thousands, including my own. His significant legacy lives on in his wife, children and grandchildren; the loves of his life.

December 3, 2012

Sharon D. Clemente

"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight." Kahlil Gibran May God bless you & your family during this difficult time. With deepest heart-felt sympathy.

December 3, 2012

John... You were a caring and loving man. You took good care of my family for many years. I'm so sorry for your family but now you are in heaven with my mom (Jackie). Maybe you will take care of her there. God bless you always.

The DiCillo Family
Joan and Nick

December 3, 2012

Michael Coletta

Dad I love you with all of my heart. You have given us the greatest gift - the gift of family and family love. You will always be in our hearts. I promise to watch over Mom. Love, your truly fortunate and grateful son Michael

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