In memory of

James William Colavito

Oriental, NC

December 13, 1947 - September 22, 2021

Dec 13, 1947 - Sep 22, 2021

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In memory of

James William Colavito

Passed

September 22, 2021
Born

December 13, 1947
Resided

Oriental, NC

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Thank you all for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time. It is comforting to know that Jim meant so much to so many. Please feel free to share a memory, a story, or a photo of Jim on this website. We will be forever grateful to his amazing care team, Dr. Fujimagara, Dr. Taylor at the New Bern Cancer Care, Dr. Tuchman at the UNC Cancer Center and all the doctors and nurses who helped our father give the fight of his life.

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James William Colavito, aged 73, passed away peacefully at home on September 22nd, 2021 after a courageous nine- year battle with cancer. He will be dearly missed by many, but his legacy lives on in the generations he’s touched. Jim was born on December 13, 1947 to Joseph and Marion Colavito in Baldwin, Long Island, NY. After graduating from Baldwin High School in 1966 he completed his bachelor’s degree at the State University of New …

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