Girolama B. Kolbe

Girolama “Mamie” Kolbe, 100 years of age, died on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Holy Family Manor. She was born on May 3, 1917in Manhattan, NY; the youngest of six children to the late Giuseppe and Giovanna (Caiozzo) Lombardo. She was preceded in death by her husband George U. Brazinski, Sr. Mamie later remarried and was predeceased by her second husband, Carl H. Kolbe.

Mamie had an amazing work ethic. Earlier in life, she worked as a bridal manager in a department store; and was a furniture salesperson. She later enjoyed her time working in food preparation at Lafayette College, Head Start Preschool and later continued in the food industry after moving to Florida. Mamie was a parishioner of Ss. Simon and Jude Church.

She will be dearly missed by her son, Ronald Joseph Brazinski, Sr. and his wife, Carol Ann of Bethlehem; grandchildren, Ronald Joseph Brazinski, Jr. and his wife, Shawnlynn; Scott Eric Brazinski and his wife, Ann; and Carla Brazinski and her great grandchildren, Joshua Scott Brazinski and Emma Kate Brazinski; as well as her former daughter-in-law, Bonnie Bacon and multiple nieces and nephews in California. Mamie was also predeceased by her son, George U. Brazinski, Jr.

A visitation will be held at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 on Saturday, June 24, 2017 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. at Ss. Simon and Jude Church, 730 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial will be held at Saint Mary Magdalen Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Manor, 1200 Spring St. Bethlehem, PA 18018.

Cemetery
Saint. Mary Magdelen Cemetery
270 Line St.
Easton PA 18042
US

Viewing
Saturday, June 24, 2017
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
The Connell Funeral Home
245 E. Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, June 24, 2017
10:00 AM
SS Simon & Jude Catholic Church
730 W. Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US

Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA - 18018
US
610-868-8531