Ann Marie (Delvecchio) Colarusso

OLD FORGE- Ann Marie (DelVecchio) Colarusso , 80 of Old Forge passed away Sunday, November 17, 2013 after an extended illness at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Plains Township, PA. Born in Old Forge on November 4, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Charles DelVecchio and late Theresa (Riviello) DelVecchio Krypel. Ann Marie attended Old Forge schools and was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish, Old Forge. She and her husband, Joseph, established and founded the well known Colarusso’s Café, Main Street, Avoca, where she worked for many years. Ann Marie enjoyed cooking and always wanted to make sure everyone was fed. She was an avid bowler and loved to go to the casino. Family was her life; she especially treasured her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs. Colarusso is survived by her husband, of 63 years, Joseph, who took unbelievable care of her and always referred to her as “his bride”. In addition to her husband are four loving sons: Charles and his wife Mary Ann of Archbald, David and his fiancé, Grace De Antonio of Moosic, Joseph D. Jr. and his wife, Sharon of Moosic and Kevin and his wife Lynn of Old Forge, a loving daughter, Kim Zambetti and her husband, Mark of Old Forge, former daughter-in-law, Debra Colarusso, Clarks Summit and 16 grand children, 5 great grand children and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were two brothers: Frank DelVecchio and Joseph DelVecchio , three sisters: Rose Onufrey, Elizabeth Czaja and Grace Lombardi and grandson, Johnny R. Colarusso. The funeral will be on Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at 9:15 AM from the Kniffen O’Malley Funeral Home, 728 Main Street, Avoca, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00AM in Saint Mary of the Assumption Church at Prince of Peace Parish, West Grace and Lawrence Streets, Old Forge, with Reverend August A. Ricciardi officiating. Interment will be at the Old Forge Cemetery, Old Forge. Friends and Family may call on Tuesday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Ann Marie may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 2151, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38101-2151.