It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Paul M. Colella of Winchester, Massachusetts, who passed away on April 15, 2023, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Paul M. Colella to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Pasquale Colella and Mary Ann Colella (Oliver) of Winchester; and his siblings, Brian Colella of Winchester, Mary Faith Murphy (late John Murphy) of Falmouth and Stephen F. Colella (Mary).

He is survived by: his wife Patricia Colella (Sheehy); his children, Laura (J. Mark Dickison) of Winchester, Sarah (Joseph Daly) of Winchester, Luke (Margaret) and Justin (Susan); and his grandchildren, Alexander, Elena Dickison, Lila, Patrick Daly, Charlotte, Dylan Colella, Josephine and Lucille Colella.

Donations in Paul's name may be sent to Caring for A Cure, Massachusetts General Hospital Development Office, Attn: Caring for A Cure, 125 Nahua Street, Boston, MA 02114, caringforacure.org.

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April 25, 2023

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April 20, 2023

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“In loving memory of Paul M. Colella, With deepest sympathies.”

April 20, 2023

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April 20, 2023

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“A great Ancient gone too soon. "If the Army and the Navy Ever look on Heaven's scenes, They will find the streets are guarded By United States Marines." We will meet again in Paradise, Paul.”

April 19, 2023

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“When we met at the Ancients, Paul extended his hand and welcomed me. Over the years, my respect for Paul’s leadership, council and friendship evolved. Fortunate to: Serve his command year Receive his council Enjoy his friendship With Respect-Peter Krippendorf”

April 17, 2023

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“Captain Colella - Thank You for being our Leader - Sleep well in the hands of God!”

April 17, 2023

Love, Beth & Mark DeNovellis and Family sent flowers

“In loving memory of Paul M. Colella, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.”

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April 21, 2023

Joseph Regan wrote a sympathy message

“To the Colella Family, please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of a GREAT man, CPT Paul Colella. I enrolled in the AHAC in the later part of the 2011-2012 Command year. Paul took Command in 2012 and was my first real Captain Commanding, and he immediately made me feel not only welcome, but important in the general scheme of things. This acceptance by him definitely weighed heavily on my decision to apply for the open position of Executive Secretary for the Company. Forever grateful!”

April 17, 2023

Harry Gillogly wrote a sympathy message

“The Ancient and Honorable TSAR Sergeants sorely miss the most generous, boisterou and commanding Captains we could have hoped for during our tour. Paul planned and led us into Moscow and St Petersburg with a joy and generosity that made the trip(s) one the most significant events of our lives. We pray for his soul to rise to the heights he deserves while he lived. As a former US Marine and Ancient Leader, he was a great ambassador for the Ancients, Boston, Massachusetts and United States.”

April 17, 2023

Gary J. Litchfield wrote a sympathy message

“It is with great sadness that I say farewell to a fellow Sergeant and a dear friend. Paul was a terrific husband and father a true friend and fellow Ancient that will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure to know him, Farewell PC Paul Colella!!”

April 17, 2023

Eugene Piacentini wrote a sympathy message

“Paul, you were always a good friend and always enjoyed the weight loss/gain competition between ourselves. I will miss you.”

April 17, 2023

Neal Biron wrote a sympathy message

“Morning is coming. The dark night sky is turning gray, The portent of approaching day. Birds waking in the trees. But today there is one less song. Yet his melody lingers on. Our song is in the memories That linger in the hearts and echo in the minds Of those we love and leave behind. Remember me. For though my heart is still and I am gone It is in your loving heart that I live on. NFB I will remember his kindness to me.”

April 17, 2023

GRAHAM NEIL wrote a sympathy message

“Paul, Your loss to us will be remembered for years to come. Sorry I can't fly across the Pond to be with you on Saturday but I will be thinking of the many years of our companionship. Graham - Your Piper. HAC London”

April 17, 2023

Robert Messina wrote a sympathy message

“PAUL WAS THE BEST. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH PAT AND THE COLELLA FAMILY. BOB & TOBY MESSINA”

April 16, 2023

Natacha Cantave-Diaz wrote a sympathy message

“I'm thinking of you during this difficult time. Sending healing prayers to you and your family. I’m so sorry for your loss.🙏”

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Lane Funeral Home
760 Main St, Winchester, MA 01890

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St. Mary's Parish Church
155 Washington St, Winchester, MA 01890

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