SEADRIFT – Louis “Pappy” Colianni, born in Columbia Hts, MN, Sept. 19, 1927, went to his Lord on Feb. 10, 2014. He was a veteran, serving with the U.S. Marine Corps. from 1944-1946. He was employed with Shell Oil for over 16 years, and became self-employed until retirement in 1980, when they moved to Seadrift. He will be missed by many, except maybe the trout.

He is survived by the catch of his life, his wife of 64 years, Violet Colianni; 4 sons, Mike (Debra) Colianni of Magnolia; Bob (Billie) Colianni of Santa Fe; Jeff Colianni of Hitchcock; Vince (Teresa) Colianni of Seadrift; 3 grandchildren, Christopher, Lance, and Kassidy Colianni; 4 great-grandchildren, Branson, Brooke, Brynley, and Austin; and 1 granddog, Angel “Pookie” Colianni. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Diane (Ricci) Colianni; 2 brothers, 5 sisters.

Memorial service will be Saturday, Feb. 22, 11 a.m., Seadrift United Methodist Church.

Private burial at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to SUMC or charity of your choice.