Alessandro Colalillo, M.D., F.A.C.S, 85, of Logansport, Ind.

Alessandro Colalillo, M.D., F.A.C.S., of Logansport, Ind., died Monday morning, Sept. 19, 2016, at WoodBridge Health Campus in Logansport, Ind.

Born June 24, 1931, in Boiano, Italy, he was the son of Pasquale Colalillo and Maria (Quaranta) Colalillo.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Antonio.

He is survived by his wife, Mary; daughter, Mary Antonina Saalweachter and son-in-law John Saalweachter of Rifton, N.Y., and newborn granddaughter, Margaret Elva; son, Anthony, of Baltimore, Md.; niece, Maryanne Colalillo; sister-in-law, Carmella Colalillo of Mestre, Italy; and many dear cousins in the New Jersey area.

A graduate of the University of Naples Medical School, Naples, Italy, Alex was a board certified urologist, completing his residency in urology at the New York Medical College, New York City, N.Y. Prior to his urology residency, he completed a residency in general surgery at Laval University School of Medicine in Quebec City, Canada. During his time at Laval University, he was also an instructor in anatomy.

A Requiem Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, at St. Peter’s Church, Kingston. Inurnment will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery.

The Gilpatric-VanVliet Funeral Home, 339 Broadway, Ulster Park, town of Esopus, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. To send an expression of condolence, visit www.GVVFH.com.