Albert “Al” P. Collette, 83, born November 25, 1936. Went to be with the Lord August 25, 2020 with his family at his side. Preceded in death by son John Al Collette; parents John and Vera Collette; father and mother-in-law Frank and Rose Nigro; Brothers and sisters-in-law Mike and Jean Nigro, Stella Allen, Silverio and Jean Colalancia, Leo and Eva Alfonso, Bill and Lorraine Reininger; son in law Richard Hoopes; grandson Dylan Miller; great grandson Cooper Grace; nephews Mike Nigro, Kevin Alfonso, and Paul Alfonso. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years JoAnna D. Collette; sister Nancy (Alvin) Hayes; children Patrick (Ronda) Collette, Karen Hoopes, Tim (Roe Ann) Collette, JoAnna (Scott) Yarberry, Therese (Jeff) Zupancic, Stephanie (Steve) Miller; grandchildren JoAnna, Sarah, Eric (Tara), and Ryan (Emily) Hoopes, TJ Collette, Jenna (Brandon) Kliesen, Brittany Yarberry, Scott (Amber) Yarberry, Alexis (Dylan) Grace, Megan (TY) Evans, Ashley Selvage, Jeremy (Cheryl) Miller, Colton Miller; great grandchildren Caylix Grace, Richard and JT Roybal, Lily Evans, Kaiden, Greyson, Cora, and Sadie Miller, Dylan, Chase, Charlotte, and Grace Hoopes, and numerous nieces and nephews. Al proudly served his country in the US Navy 1955-1959. On August 16, 1958 he married the love of his life, JoAnna. They returned to Pueblo, where he worked at S.H. Kress, and Alpha Beta. He started his family business, Collette’s Catering, with his wife by catering his niece’s wedding June 30, 1973. He left Alpha Beta in 1978 to open his carry-out service on Northern Avenue, where he retired at age 75. He was very active in his church, Our Lady of the Meadows, serving on church council and founding their Knights of Columbus Chapter. He was an active member of the Pueblo Marianist Affiliates. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, playing cards, and looking for mushrooms. Above all, he loved spending time with his family. He was a proud father, grandfather, and a loving devoted husband. Viewing: TG McCarthy, Saturday, August 29, 2:00-4:00 pm. Rosary: Our Lady of the Meadows, Monday, August 31, 1:30 pm. Private family mass: Our Lady of the Meadows, Monday, August 31, 2:00pm. Internment: Roselawn Cemetery. Open house: 8 Palma Ct. 4:00 pm.
