Donald Peter Colizzi, 85, of Charlotte, MI, a patriotic story-teller, proud Italian and beloved husband, father, and grandfather, and friend, died peacefully on Sunday, June 25, 2023, surrounded by his adoring family. Don was born March 20, 1938, in Charlotte, the son of Pietro and Caterina (Capodiferro) Colizzi.Don is survived by his wife, Elaine.; daughters, Nikki Colizzi-Corr, Monique Colizzi, Angelique Colizzi-McCrumb (Richard McCrumb, Jr); grandchildren, Curtis Colizzi, Alexander Corr, Ashley Corr, Richard Owenn McCrumb and Donald Brogan McCrumb; his brother John (Joy) Colizzi; brother-in-law, Dan Stango; many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins; and extended family in Italy, France and the U.S., as well as special friends who he considered family, Neal Christiansen and Lacey (Brumm) Johnson. He was predeceased by his parents, Pietro and Caterina; sister, Anna Marie Colizzi Stango; foster sister, Lucille LaPointe DeWitt; brother, Sam Colizzi; and sister-in-law, Marlene Colizzi.
Thank you to Sparrow Eaton Hospital, Sparrow Home Care, Mary Free Bed Rehab, Sparrow Main, Compass Health, Eaton Community Palliative Care and Hospice of Lansing for your unending compassion and care for this special and courageous man.