Theodore J. Kolaga, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2015, at the Schoellkopf Health Center in Niagara Falls, NY. He was born on March 6, 1932, and was the son of the late Joseph and Sophie (Osetkowski) Kolaga.

Mr. Kolaga was a 1950 graduate of Niagara Falls High School. He worked for Metropolitan Insurance Company in the 1960s before moving to Harrison Radiator (Lockport), retiring in 1992, after 24 years of employment. He was a proud member of the United Auto Workers Union and the American Legion Portage Post. He also served in the U.S. Naval Reserves for 10 years.

Mr. Kolaga is survived by his wife Eugenia ("Jenny"); his sons, John (Judy Kubiniec) Kolaga of Buffalo, NY, and David (Lori) Kolaga of Mayville, WI; and four grandchildren Derek, Haley, Christian and Alison Kolaga. Mr. Kolaga was predeceased by his sister Alfreda (Stanley) Bies and brother Joseph (Ruth Ann) Kolaga.

There is no prior visitation. Family & Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Vincent de Paul Parish (St. Leo's Site), 2748 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY at 10:30 am on Friday, July 17, 2015. Entombment will be in Riverdale Cemetery in Lewiston, NY. Please share your online condolences at www.KOLANOFUNERALHOME.com