Oresto R. “Rusty” Colello

Oresto “Rusty” Russell Colello passed away peacefully at his home on July 22, 2013 at the age of 98.  Born in Boston, MA, he was the son of Gaetano and Giovannina (Luciano) Colello.  Oresto lived in Hyde Park all of his life.  He built his own house which he shared with his wife Philomena for 76 years.  They just celebrated their wedding anniversary this year on June 27.  He loved to garden, and growing vegetables was his specialty.  He was a great cook, and Sunday dinners prepared by him for his family was what he looked forward to every week.  He enjoyed listening to music and reading his Bible; which he did faithfully every day.  Oresto was a member of the Hope Baptist Church for many years.   He was a history buff, focusing his interest on United States history in particular.  Oresto was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His family was his greatest joy.  He is survived by his wife Philomena (Montisano) Colello, his daughters, Joan McPhillips and Shirley Mosher, both of Hyde Park and Joyce Colello-Bornstein of Foxboro; his grandchildren Kimberley and Leanne McPhillips, Cheryl Botteri, Lynne and William Mosher and Skyler Justin and Jayden Michael Bornstein and his great grandchildren, William, Matthew, Brandon and Christopher.  He was predeceased by his brothers, William, Anthony, Ralph, Gaetano, Guido and Mario Colello.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 10AM at the Hope Baptist Church, 1916 River St., Hyde Park.  Interment in Woodside Cemetery in Cohasset.  Visiting hours will be on Friday, July 28, 2013 from 4 to 8PM at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton St., Dedham, MA