Jane Susan Colapietro Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

“Things to do before I die: Travel the world, meet incredible people, have insightful conversation, live, love and carry on.” - Germany Kent Wife, daughter, sibling, friend, volunteer and leader can all be used to describe Jane Susan Colapietro who left this life as she lived it: wrapped in the quiet joy of being one’s self. Jane was born in Hartford, CT on April 17, 1950, the youngest child of Pete and Margaret Cusson. She died on June 7, 2022 at Joanne’s House in Bonita Springs, FL in the company of her beloved husband, Don Colapietro, as well as friends and family, a testament to a life well lived. With a myriad of interests, Jane lived a mantra of service to others. Her interests included camping, domestic and international travel, working as a travel agent, corvettes and racing, and community service and volunteering. An animal lover, Jane was well known for her many unique, quirky and personable cats over the years. Several of these cats were known to travel with Don and Jane on their motorhome adventures. Her civic and social memberships included key roles in the old Bonita Springs volunteer fire department ladies’ auxiliary, as well as leadership roles in the Corvette Club of Naples and local endeavors on behalf of the American Cancer Society. For many years Jane was instrumental in organizing American Cancer Society Relay for Life fund-raising events especially those on behalf of the Corvette Club. Blessed with a gift of hospitality, Jane readily opened her home to entertain on behalf of various social and civic endeavors. As recently as last month, Don and Jane hosted at their home a Donkey Dump fundraiser for the Relay for Life. An avid and literally life-long camper, Jane savored each experience whether it was a trip to the remote Maine woods, a trek across the continental United States, a trip through the Canadian Yukon and Alaska, or just a camping excursion to the Florida Flywheelers or racing events. She would regale friends with stories of her early camping experiences with her beloved Mom and Dad. As a career, Jane and her husband Don would spend 47 years in the recreational vehicle storage and repair business in Bonita Springs. In a day and age of record divorces and declining marriage rates, Don and Jane stood strong in their 47 plus years together. They were not only spouses but the best of friends and exemplified relationship goals probably for every couple who came in contact with them. Even when faced with the heart-wrenching diagnosis of stage four cancer, Jane stood steadfast, armed with her uncompromising zest and joy for life, and continued to experience life to the fullest, camping and traveling. Medical professionals and friends alike marveled at how she managed to thrive in such compromising conditions. In life and death, Jane exemplified the practicality of a native New Englander kissed by the Florida sun. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 3 PM at Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home, 28300 Tamiami Trail South, Bonita Springs, FL 34134. To sign Jane’s guest register or to leave online condolences, please visit www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home, Family Owned and Operated since 1978.

Jane Susan Colapietro

April 17, 1950 - June 7, 2022