Frank Smiley Colosimo

Frank Ralph "Smiley" Colosimo, Jr., 77, of Bradford, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at his son's residence in Gifford, after an extended illness.

Born June 24, 1942 in Bradford, he was a son of the late Frank Ralph and Victoria (Reitz) Colosimo, Sr. He was a graduate of Bradford High School Class of 1960.

On October 6, 1960, he enlisted into the United States Marine Corps. He attained the rank of CPL and was honorably discharged on October 5, 1964.

Smiley was employed at Bell Telephone and Verizon for over 39 years, retiring in 2005 as a Splicing Technician.

Frank is a former member of the Wanders Motorcycle Club. He loved shooting sports and riding his motorcycle.

Surviving are two sons, Richard (Stacey) Colosimo, of Gifford, and Jake (Mandy) Colosimo, of Bradford, six grandchildren, Nicholas, Kyle, Ashly, Alex, Emily, and Frank, one brother in law Don Cobb of Bradford, and several nieces and nephews including Julie Hilliard, Don Cobb Jr., Mike Cobb, Larry Davidson and Terry Davidson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his former wife, Sala Davidson, and one sister, Jean Cobb.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Smiley's life on Saturday August 17, 2019 at Rich's residence, 1235 Droney Road Gifford, between the hours of 12:00pm and 3:00pm. At 1:00pm members of the United States Marine Corps will conduct Military Honors at the residence.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Memorials contributions if desired, may be made to the Disabled American Veterans 1000 Liberty Ave, RM1606 Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

So very sorry for your loss. Keeping your beautiful family in my thoughts and prayers ??
— Donita Troutman Cobb

So sorry for your loss. You are In our thoughts and prayers.
— Tom & Dottie

Rich and family so sorry to hear of your father Smiley death. We are sending our prayer for you and your family. Mike Snyder also sends his condolences.
— Dianne & Jim Lapallo

Condolences

  • So very sorry for your loss. Keeping your beautiful family in my thoughts and prayers ??

    — Donita Troutman Cobb
  • So sorry for your loss. You are In our thoughts and prayers.

    — Tom & Dottie
  • Rich and family so sorry to hear of your father Smiley death. We are sending our prayer for you and your family. Mike Snyder also sends his condolences.

    — Dianne & Jim Lapallo