Eustachio “Steve” Colasante, 90, of Westover, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, Feb 23, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.
Steve was born Jan. 2, 1932, in the town of Scanno, located in the province of L’Aquila, Italy, son of the late Nicola and Rosaria Colasante.
He was preceded in death five years ago by Maria, his loving wife of 61 years. They were married in Scanno, Italy, on Aug. 27, 1955, before immigrating to Morgantown, where he and his wife both proudly became U.S. citizens and chose to raise their family.
Steve worked at Sterling Faucet for 21 years before opening up an Italian restaurant, formerly known as Westover Pizza, currently Colasante’s Ristorante, which he had owned and operated since 1969. He worked tirelessly in the restaurant until recent years, alongside his wife and children, making the spaghetti sauces, pizza dough, soups, meatballs and more. Over the years, Steve had many devoted employees that he enjoyed working with and considered as extended family, especially Bill Tucker, who has been an invaluable part of the family and restaurant.
Steve was a member of St. Francis de Sales Parish and an active member of the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree, the Morgantown Moose Lodge 264 and Sons of Italy, enjoying the comradery of his friends, playing cards and cooking benefit spaghetti dinners. He enjoyed bowling, golf and watching Pittsburgh Pirates baseball.
He is survived by his three children, sons, Nick (Brenda) and Anthony (Cindy), of Morgantown, and daughter, RoseAnn Sakr (Khaled), of Atlanta. He was Pappap to his five grandchildren, who loved him dearly, Alli Royce (Steven), Nicolas and Domenic Colasante, Nile and Shereef Sakr and his first great-grandchild, Kennedy Royce. Also surviving is his niece, Laura Colasante Buchanan (Don), of Maryland, his sister and several cousins, nieces and nephews in Morgantown and Italy.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Domenica Colasante (Concetta) Silla, of Italy; his brother, Goffredo (Sarah) Colasante, of Clarksburg; and his niece, Jeanne Colasante Thomas (John) of, Bow, N.H.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to his caregivers, Maxine, Drs. Bob Beto and Kevin Halbritter, of WVUH, and Amedysis hospice nurses, Dr. Palmer and staff for their wonderful care and compassion.
Steve was a cherished husband, father and grandfather who loved to offer food and wine to his family, friends and patrons, and will be greatly missed. Arrivederci Signore.
The family will be holding a private funeral service for family and close friends with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis de Sales Church, at 11 am. on Monday, Feb. 28, with Msgr. Anthony Cincinnati. Burial will follow at Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens. Masks are recommended.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Steve’s memory to St. Ursula’s Food Pantry and Outreach P.O. Box 18 Pursglove, WV 26546, or Pantry Plus, 9 Rousch Drive, Morgantown, WV 26501.
McCulla Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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