Joseph Anthony Colianni, age 87 of Rogers, lost his battle of over 20 years to cancer on September 3, 2012. Joe was born February 2, 1925 in Columbia Heights, Minnesota to parents John Colianni and Diana Ricci Colianni. Joes served in the United States Navy during World War II and went on to work in the supper club business and later home remodeling. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Jean Holmquist on October 16, 1975 in Watertown, South Dakota. In 1980, Joe and Dorothy retired to Northwest Arkansas. Joe was an avid golfer, member of the Prairie Creek Country Club and was active in the VFW, American Legion and Moose Lodge. Joe was preceded in death by his parents; stepson, Allen Curtis; two brothers and four sisters. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy of the home; son, Joe Colianni and wife, Marsha of Lake Elmo, Minnesota; daughter, Linda Johnson and husband Donnie of New Brighton, Minnesota; step son, Gary Curtis and wife Carrie of Greenwood, Arkansas; step daughter, Julie Curtis of Rogers; brother, Louis Colianni and wife Vi of Seadrift, Texas; sister, Helen Heinche of Minnetonka, Minnesota; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A memorial service and dinner is set from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 9, 2012 at the Corona Restaurant in Prairie Creek, Arkansas. All family and friends are invited. The family would like to thank the staffs of Highlands Oncology for their many years of excellent care and also Circle of Life Hospice for their care in the last days. Arrangements are with Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home of Rogers. Memorial 1:00 PM Sunday, September 9th, 2012
Corona Restaurant, Prairie Creek, Arkansas