- Date Of Birth: September 12, 1931
- Date Of Death: March 15, 2019
- State: Pennsylvania
COLETTIJames Joseph Coletti: James was born at Misericordia Hospital in Philadelphia on September 12, 1931 and passed away at his home in Ladera Ranch, California on March 15, 2019. His parents were Carmela (nee Spagnuolo) of Philadelphia and Anino (James) Coletti, originally from San Donato, Val di Comino, Lazio, Italy.James lived the first part of his life in Philadelphia, Wynnewood, Newtown Square and Broomall, Pennsylvania. He attended Overbrook High School and graduated with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University.James was a natural athlete who played semi-pro baseball, basketball and football in both high school and on a scholarship in college. He loved watching sports and was a lifelong fan of all Philadelphia teams. He was particularly thrilled to see the Eagles win the Super Bowl in 1954, he married the love of his life, Maureen Barbara Cooke (deceased 2013). James and Maureen raised three children, Mark Anthony (deceased 1996), James Peter of Danville, California, and Gina Helen Huntley (Robert) of Laguna Niguel, 1980, James and Maureen relocated to Mission Viejo, California. Although from humble beginnings, James had a brilliant mind which served him well in both his professional and personal lives. James excelled throughout his challenging and rewarding career in engineering, sales, marketing and executive leadership. The capstone on his career was his tenure as General Manager and Executive Vice President of Rosemount Analytical in Irvine, California, a division of Emerson ultimate family man, James was completely devoted to his wife and children. He was also the consummate handyman who kept busy with projects around the house his whole life—always the engineer seeking to make a better and more convenient home for his family. James had a quick wit and loved jokes and storytelling. He could have a table of family or friends laughing in no time.
