Obituary of Debra Colf

Colf, Debra Charlotte, NC: After a courageous battle with cancer, Debra Ann (Lisi) Colf passed on October 12, 2014 at her home in Charlotte NC at the age of 59. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry Lewis Colf Sr. and her son, David Allen Colf. Debra was born on January 28, 1955 in Rochester, NY to father Arthur Lisi Sr. and mother Rose (Castellano) Lisi, who predeceased her. She grew up in a large, loving Italian family and leaves behind her two sisters, Stella Dougherty and Mona (Jack) Dudkiewicz, five brothers, Vinny (Angie) Lisi, Dave (Irene) Lisi, Arthur Lisi Jr., Glenn (Jan) Lisi and Bruce Lisi as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Debra married the love of her life, Henry Colf Sr. on November 2, 1974 in Rochester NY where they lived and raised their six children, Henry Lead, Henry 'Corky' (Wendy) Colf, David Colf (predeceased), Dawn (Tony Ange) Colf, Jennifer (Jay) Adams and Michael (Brit) Colf. Debra was a dedicated childcare provider with a love of romance novels, her 19 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and Bronx & Keenen Johnson. When diagnosed with Lung cancer earlier in July of this year, she remained dedicated in her fight against her illness. She remained a brave, iron-willed woman, even throughout her final days. Family and friends are invited to call Thursday 2-8PM at Falvo Funeral Home, 1395 N. Goodman St. On Friday please meet the family at Church of the Most Holy Trinity in Webster for her Funeral Mass at 12:30 PM. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to assist with funeral expenses in care of M/M Jay Adams, 1016 Apogee Dr., Indian Trail, NC 28079.