Louis (Lou) Joseph Colandria, age 80. Resident of Zephyrhills Florida died August 21,2025.

Born May 1, 1945 to Louis J. Colandria and Hazel P. King in Anne Arbor, Michigan. Louis married Darlene MacDonald in 1989.

Recipient of 2 purple hearts, he served 2 tours in Vietnam. Advocate for veterans for the VA. Obtained a degree in computers. He was a truck driver. He was Santa at Busch Gardens for 7 years, he waa Santa for other businesses.

He is survived by his wife Darlene Colandria. His brother Daniel Colandria of Englewood Florida and his sister Anna Caison of Fairfax Virginia.

God son Adam Fordyce of Virginia.

Sons: Charles and Daniel Colandria.

Predeceased by: Martha Maple, Edwin Colandria, Stuart (Tony) Colandria and Wesley T (Tom) Colandria.