Albert A. Colizzi

February 11, 2020

GENEVA – Albert A. Colizzi, 84, of Geneva, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at the Geneva Living Center North. Friends may call at the DeVaney-Bennett Funeral Home, 181 N. Main St., Geneva, on Sunday, February 16, 2020 from 2:00 until 5:00 PM. Prayer services will be at 9:30 AM on Monday, February 17, 2020 in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Stephen’s Church. Entombment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorial contributions, in his memory, may be made to St. Francis-St. Stephen School Education Fund. Al was born in Geneva and was a lifelong resident. He was the son of the late Albert V. and Anna Davoli Colizzi. He was a graduate of DeSales High School and served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He started his career in furniture working for Franklin Furniture and later Colizzi Brothers Furniture. He was a designer, Manufacturer and Sales rep for Schweiger Industries and later owned and operated D & R Furniture which later became Ashley Furniture. Al was an avid golfer and a longtime member of the Geneva Country Club. He loved to cook and entertain his family and friends. He was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish. He is survived by his sons, James (Deborah Fleming) Colizzi, and Chris (Rebecca) Colizzi all of Geneva; his daughter, Karen Noonan of Geneva; his sister, Bonnie (John) Robbins of Geneva; his brother, Richard (Nancy) Colizzi of Geneva; three grandchildren: Katie Bay, Michael Colizzi and Anna Sheppard; five great grandchildren: Annabella, Aubrey, Lilly, Addie and Richelle; along with several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Patricia, and his son-in-law, John Noonan. The family wishes to thank the staff at Living Center North first floor for their wonderful care and kindness shown to Al during his stay there.