Obituary of Anthony Colle, Jr,

Anthony Colle, Jr., 84, of Upper Deerfield Twp. died unexpectedly at Inspira Medical Center-Vineland following a brief illness.

Born in Caldwell to the late Anthony Colle, Sr. and Evelyn Uva Colle, he was the husband of Deborah Fleetwood Colle. In his teenage years Anthony moved to Millville where he began assisting in the operation of his parents general store. In 1996, he came to Upper Deerfield where he purchased a farm and lived for the rest of his life.

Anthony had owned and operated Twin Farms in Upper Deerfield Twp. since 1996. Prior to that he had also owned and operated Tony's Garden Center and Landscaping, Tony's Luncheonette in Millville, an indoor flea market in Carl's corner and a general store in Bridgeton with his son, known today as Randy Colle Bicycle Plus.

He is survived by; his wife, Deborah Colle of Upper Deerfield; five children, Robert Colle-Airey and his husband, Dave Airey-Colle of Seabring, FL, Pamela T. DeLullo and her husband, Nick of Charleston, SC, Randy Colle and his fiance, Nancy Chard of Millville and his twin sons, Anthony Colle, III and Brandon Colle both of Upper Deerfield Twp.; a brother, Gary Colle of San Diego, CA and three grandchildren, Jeremy Colle, River DeLullo and Krystal Colle. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Colle and Roy Colle.

Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the PADGETT FUNERAL HOME, Upper Deerfield Twp. Written condolences can be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.padgettfuneralhomes.com.