Thinking of you, Dad.
I miss you.
Love, BJ


Dear Gino,

I know you were with us at the annual April cleanup at the Italian Cultural Garden and we missed you very much. Keep sending us good vibrations for the Pantheon which is showing a little movement.

Loving wishes, Joyce Mariani  and Italian Cultural Garden

You are always with us, Dad. We miss you very much.
Our loving embrace,
Mom, BJ, and family

Dear Gino,

We know you are following all we do and are pleased we did the pavement restoration we so often talked about. 

We miss you greatly and know the veil is thin between Heaven and earth and are sending you our love from the Italian Cultural Garden that you loved so much with your work and devotion.

Joyce Mariani
Executive Director
Italian Cultural Garden Foundation

Remembering you, Dad, on this one year anniversary of your passing. 
We miss you very much,
Your loving family

My deep sympathy to the family of Gino.  Memories of the family when they lived in the Brownsville PA area. Recall the excellent shoemaker shop in Brownsville.


Remembering my Dad on Father’s Day.
Your family misses you very much.

I'll never forget the wonderful moments we had together, your kindness and courtesy... 
Uncle Gino, you'll always have a special place in my heart.
I am sure that my father is there waiting for you..<3
Love to all the family

So sorry to see Gino's passing. I was his neighbor growing up in Grindstone,Pa. You & your family have my deepest sympathy.

We know that accomplishments and what we accrue fades, and the true lasting legacy we leave behind is who we were as a human being. 

Gino was a true gentleman with an ever giving heart to all; always willing to help everyone in need. He not only had devotion for the Italian Cultural Garden, but was ready to help other gardens in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation.

Gino and I met 14 years ago when he took me to the Italian Cultural Garden asking if I could help with this beautiful public space, after which, the Italian Cultural Garden Foundation was formed. He was my right arm, my sounding board, always offering encouragement through many joyous moments and the difficulties of its large restoration. 

Will greatly miss you dear Gino, but I know you will be rooting and helping us from Heaven for the Pantheon Project you so wanted to become a reality.

Joyce Mariani
Executive Director
Italian Cultural Garden Foundation 


Gino, you and your wife Lillian are Special family members of all of us at Aria! Gino was always a joy to see busy at work with his puzzles or to stop and have a chat with! We will miss you and feel so Blessed to have you a part of our extended family! We will be there for your wife and daughter and pray God gives them the strength they need to take one day at a time. Thank you Gino for sharing your life with all of us. Bridget and family John Tom Mary Anne Marie Coletta and our families

Dear Bea & Family,

Please accept my heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your father. Please extend my sympathy to your mother and your niece and her family. Wishing all of you  strength and peace that only our Lord can provide during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I’m so sorry I can’t show my support at the funeral, due to our planned vacation. 

God Bless!
Belle Blair (Mengay)

OBITUARY

Gino Colage

January 14, 1926 – April 28, 2019

DiCicco & Sons Funeral Homes

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