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Louis "Gi Gi" E. Colonna

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | May 28, 2025

Louis E. "Gigi" Colonna, age 91 of Belle Mead, NJ and formerly of Jefferson Hills, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025 in The Delaney of Bridgewater. Born January 12, 1934 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Luigi and Velia Colonna. He is survived by his children David (Cindy) Colonna of Belle Mead, NJ, Annette (Frank) Kuyan of Bethlehem, Jean (Pete) Pepe of Bethlehem, and Louis (Christina) Colonna of Flemington, NJ, his eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Gigi was preceded in death by his five siblings: Paris, Velario, Pete, Mario, and Maria. Gigi was a member of Clairton High School Class of 1952. He worked for US Steel and Beckman Engineering before becoming the owner/proprietor of Tess-Com, Inc. Gigi was an avid traveler, experiencing most of the world in his lifetime. He was also a dedicated accordion player, never missing a chance to entertain his family and friends with beautiful music.

Friends will be received in the A.J. Bekavac Funeral Home, 555 Fifth Street, Clairton, PA 15025 (412-233-5700) on Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 10 AM until procession to a 12 Noon Mass of Christian Burial at Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church. Procession to, and burial will follow in, St. Clare Cemetery, Clairton. www.bekavacfuneralhome.com

Originally published May 28, 2025.

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