Age 64, of Lawrenceville, on Friday, December 26, 2025. Billy was preceded in death by his father, William A. Colella, Sr.; step-father, Ronald E. Deutsch and sister, Marylou Whitney; he is survived by his mother, Irene Deutsch; daughter, Victoria (Jesus) Rios; grandsons, Aiden Salemme, Zachary Salemme and Angelo Rios; siblings, Bruce (Nancy) Colella, Sharon (Joseph) Bellisario, Joseph (Maureen) Colella and Amy (Roehl) Pena.

Billy was happiest being a loving grandfather to his three grandsons. Billy will be remembered for his passion for cars. He loved repairing and restoring vehicles.

Family and friends are welcomed at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME,216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, where a Memorial Gathering will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 1-6 p.m. with a Memorial Service at 5:30 p.m.