Colleen Mary Altimare, 71, of Wilson Borough, PA, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. She was the wife of Paul J. Altimare, with whom she celebrated 43 years of marriage in January. Born October 6, 1948, in Lebanon, PA, she was the daughter of the late Blanche (Slingwine) and Lawrence Mullen. Colleen was a 1966 graduate of Easton Area High School. She went on to work for the Architectural Studio in Easton and served as the Executive Director of the Northampton County Housing Authority for many years before her retirement in 2014. Colleen enjoyed cooking, gardening, and spending time with family and friends, especially her granddaughters.
She will always be lovingly remembered for her kind heart. Over the years Colleen welcomed into her home and cared for both her mother and in-laws and always kept the door open for her many “sons” – friends of her own son, Paul Adam. Family and friends alike will always treasure the memories of her cherished tradition of hosting elaborate Christmas Eve gatherings at her house.
A beloved wife, mother, “Lolly”, sister, and aunt, Colleen will be deeply missed by: her husband; her son: Paul A. Altimare and his wife, Kristen, of Easton, PA; her sister: LuRae Zehnder of Peoria, IL; two granddaughters: Gabriella and Ellianna; nieces: Julia and Ashlee; and a foster son: Lamont Dodson.
Friends are invited to drive by the Chapel at Easton Cemetery on N. 7th St., Easton, to greet the family between 10 to 11 AM on Monday, June 1st. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, services will be private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Interment will be in Easton Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or The Center for Animal Health and Welfare, Easton, PA. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Todd Speciale
May 26, 2020 at 8:31 pm
Mom you played a big part in raising all your son’s. You always took us in and made sure we were fed and well taken care of. I will never forget all the special Christmas Eve’s we spent celebrating life and the birth of Jesus. I love you with all my heart mom. Please rest easy and watch over us all and keep us safe. My prayers and condolences to the whole family. God received another Angel!!! God bless. Amen!!
Michele Mohr
May 26, 2020 at 8:43 pm
Paul and Kristen and family,
So sorry for your loss.
Deborah and William toth
May 26, 2020 at 9:04 pm
Pauly ,Kristen,and girls and your whole family so sorry for the loss of your beloved mother❤you all now have an angel in heaven to watch over your family🙏 may she rest in the peacefulness of heaven with our SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST OUR GOD,AMEN INDEED❤ our hearts go out to you and we pray for you all to have a peace within you ,a peace beyond understanding that only GOD can give,AMEN INDEED🙏❤
Maryann
May 26, 2020 at 9:20 pm
Dear Paul and Kristin, please accept my sincerest sympathy for the loss of your mom. My prayers and thoughts are with you
Carmella Lee
May 26, 2020 at 9:24 pm
My deepest condolences to the family. I have fond memories of hanging out at the Altimare house and attending many of the annual Christmas parties. Collen was a special woman- so kind and welcoming.
Sending love to Mr. Altimare, Paul and Kristen and the girls, her dear sister, and Julie. May you all find peace during this difficult time knowing how loved your wife/mom/lollie/sister/aunt is by so many.
Peace and love to you all <3
MaryAnn Kindred
May 26, 2020 at 10:19 pm
My heart goes out to you in the loss of your Mom, Paul. It hurts to think of all the memories your girls will miss out on making with her. May God comfort you and your family and give you peace. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Kim & Jonathan Siedt
May 26, 2020 at 10:55 pm
Paul, Kristen & Family I am so heartbroken to hear of ur mothers passing. May ur beautiful precious momma rest peacefully in the arms of our lord god. I know ur heartbroken & ur heart is heavy remember, u now have a guardian angel watching over u always. God bless u all & stay strong. All our love & prayers r with u now & always. God bless.
Bette Seveney
May 27, 2020 at 9:22 am
Dear Paul, Kristen, & family. We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Please accept our deepest sympathy. May God be with you through this most difficult time. Take care and God bless.
Bette & Dave.
George Jabbour
May 27, 2020 at 12:42 pm
Deepest Sympathy
Anthony S Altieri
May 27, 2020 at 4:44 pm
Paul,
So sorry to hear of her passing. I feel like I lost a sister. May she rest in peace, and may you also be at peace.
Butch Altieri
Tony & Marie Nazzaro
May 27, 2020 at 6:01 pm
Dear Paul, Kristen & Family
We were so very sorry to hear of Colleen’s passing. We are just heartbroken, she was a truly special women and had a positive effect on so many peoples lives. She was an absolute blessing to life. Please accept our deepest sympathies. We will keep all of you in our prayers
God bless
Clara Kendy
May 28, 2020 at 3:16 pm
Sympathies to husband Paul, son Paul and his family. Colleen made many a Housing related meeting bearable. She was so knowledgeable and helpful with anything asked of her relating to HUD rules and regulations. We talked about our wonderful sons often.
May she rest in peace. May God Bless!
Shirley Stull Pokrivsak
May 29, 2020 at 11:21 am
I am very sorry to hear of Colleens passing. I grew-up on south side and went to Webster school with her. I still remember my friends from elementary school and she was one of them! Rest in peace Colleen.
Tom and Linda Fisher
June 5, 2020 at 11:14 am
Dear Paul and Family,
We were very sorry to hear of Colleen’s passing.
May God be with you in your time of sorrow.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Love,
Tom and Linda Fisher