It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of one of our students.
Gregory Colla, a senior from South Windsor, CT died Friday, February 12, 2016. Gregory was studying Civil Engineering and was slated to graduate this May. Greg has been described by his faculty as an exceedingly strong performer in very tough courses, who showed a particular interest in his structural design classes.
Family and friends may gather on Thursday, February 18, 2016, 9 a.m., at the Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home, 419 Buckland Rd., South Windsor; followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Margaret Mary Church. Burial will follow at Wapping Cemetery. Greg's family will receive friends on Wednesday February 17, 2016 from 5 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorial donations in Greg's name may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society C/O St. Margaret Mary Church, 80 Hayes Rd., South Windsor, CT 06074.
His obituary can be found here.
If you need transportation to the funeral, please contact Christine Wilson at christine.wilson@uconn.edu by Wednesday, February 17 at noon.
Our Counseling and Mental Health Services (CMHS) is available to provide support to the community at this time of loss. CMHS office hours are 8:30 -4:30 M-F and they are located on Arjona 4th floor. There is also a counselor on-call after hours who can be reached by calling 860-486-4705. Students are encouraged to either walk in during office hours or to please call to schedule an appointment.
For more information, contact: Dean of Students Office at 860-486-0988