James Anthony Colla Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Anthony Colla (Youngstown, Ohio), who passed away on January 24, 2023, at the age of 70, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph Colla and Jenny Colla (Crisucci); his brother Nicholas Colla; and his father-in-law Joseph Petrus. He is survived by: his wife Karen Petrus; his sons, James Anthony Colla Jr. (Melinda Bazzani) of Pittsburgh and Joshua Colla (Courtney) of Cincinnati; his grandson Beau Bazzani; his mother-in-law Dolores Petrus; his siblings, Ralph Colla (Nancy), Marilyn Daltorio (Dom), Jeanne Silvestri (Carmen), Barbara Daprile (Terry) and Thomy Colla (Janine); his sister-in-law Diane Colla; and his pets, Duke, Penny and Jaxson. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.