Andrew (Andy) Colaninno passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at the age of 70.
He is survived by his wife of 48 year, Laura A.E. Colaninn; two daughters, Dr. Robin C. Colaninno and Dr. Carol E. Colaninno; two grandchildren, Theodore C. Brown and Samuel C. Brown; and sister, Andrea Luliak.
Andy worked for the United States Forest Service for 35 years, serving as the district ranger for two national forests, and later as a deputy forest supervisor at the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. He retired from the U.S. Forest Service after working in the Southern Regional Office in Atlanta (Region 9).
A celebration of life will be planned at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Redbud Project (www.redbudproject.org) to support Andy’s love of the environment. Donations can also be made to Georgia Mountain Foodbank (https://www.gamountainfoodbank.org/) or Newtown Florist Club (https://www.facebook.com/NewtownFloristClub/) to support Andy’s passion for humanitarianism.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, 4121 Falcon Parkway, Flowery Branch, Georgia 30542 is in charge of arrangements. Send on-line condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.
