"I had the pleasure of working with John through Sears/Colletti Trucking partnership along with his father, Paul, brother Joe, and sister Angela. John was handsome, personable, friendly, genuine, kind, nice, and a good person. John had a great personality and a genuineness that created an indelible impression on so many. I was deeply saddened to hear about John's passing. My heartfelt condolences go out to his wife, his children, and his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time of bereavement."
In loving memory of
John Michael Colletti
Our handsome, strong and much loved John Michael Colletti passed away at his home on August 11, 2019. He was surrounded by his loving wife, daughter, son and many family members and friends by his side.
He was born on April 27, 1957 in Los Angeles, California to Nancy Ann and Paul Michael Colletti.
The thing that he treasured most in life was his family. He married his high school true love, Kathy in 2003. He was very proud of and could never love his daughter, Lily and his son, Paul enough. John admired, respected and dearly loved his father, Paul and mother, Nancy. He truly enjoyed and cherished the wonderful times with his brothers, sister, brother-in-law, son-in-law, sister-in-law's and all his nephews and niece.
John was an adventurous and awesome man who enjoyed life with a wonderful sense of humor. He loved fast cars, motorcycles, Harley Davidson his favorite, boats, waterskiing and you would even see him speed by on a skateboard.
Nothing made John happier then to see that everyone was having fun, enjoying themselves and loved trying to make them laugh with that quick witted sense of humor. John was a great, loyal and genuine true friend to all who knew him and had a special way of making everyone smile. He left his friends and family with many cherished memories and stories of time spent with him. He will be remembered as being a happy and full of life guy, good and kind person, a one of a kind that will never be forgotten.
John was preceded in death by his father Paul Colletti. John will be forever remembered by his wife Kathy, his children, Lily (Dana) and Paul, his mother Nancy Colletti, and by his sister and brothers Steven (Angela) and Joe (Barb) and Angela (Chris). John will also be forever remembered by his niece and nephews Brian (Julia), C.J., Beau, Dylan, Joey, Kate and extended family and dear friends. Also, he will be missed by Toby, Taylor and his favorite kitty, Taz (also known as sexy, baby kitty) who are still looking for him.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, 6500 E Bell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254.
A Celebration of Life Farewell will be held at 3:30pm on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Pleasant Harbor Marina, 40202 87th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85383.
For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of John may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St. Phoenix, AZ 85014 (hov.org)
Tributes
""Big John" will forever be a man Patrick looked up to as bigger than life. His willingness to make Patrick feel special is a true calling of a wonderful man. Many memories of riding Harley's over the years will be cherished in our memories of a man bigger than life its self. It takes a special man to make such a lasting impression on everyone that had the opportunity to know him. I know he is looking down on Kathy and his extended family with a big smile knowing they will continue his positive outlook on life, and the cherished long term relationships they have developed with others. Thank you John for allowing the Mariani family to be a small part of your life."
"John was one of my best friends. Even though I never had a brother, John was there for me like a big brother and always smiling and lived life to it's fullest. You left this earth way to early. You will never be forgotten. May the angels guide you to eternal life. Love you."
"I was so lucky to get introduced to John by our friend, Jeff Tice. This meant many years of trips to the Laughlin River Run where I enjoyed the abiding hospitality of the Colletti family, which I greatly appreciate and will never forget. Indeed, speed was John's friend, and it somehow stands to reason that speed is NOT what got him. Somehow, I can picture him laughing about the fact that - true to form - he got there first. I am really quite gut-punched by this, and all I can do is wish the Colletti family and friends my best through this rough spot. RIP, brother."
"John lived life like no one else! Went to high school and college with him and he was quite memorable. Cancer is such an ugly disease. John was taken way too young. R. I. P John"