Joseph Bernard Kolar Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joseph Bernard Kolar, affectionately known as “Joey”, left us too soon on Thursday, July 12th, at 11:00am. He suffered a heart attack Tuesday evening at his home in Tequesta FL and was taken to Jupiter Medical Center, where he waited long enough for his out-of-town family to arrive before passing away peacefully surrounded by love. Joey’s 56 years with us were far too short, but he left us with so many profound statements, moments and examples of how to live our life. His quick wit and exceptional memory was unmatchable. He was born in Duluth, MN but resided in Florida for the last 26 years of his life. Joey received a BA degree in Education from the University of Alaska on a full Hockey scholarship. Joey was a superb athlete and excelled in every sport he played. His nephew’s, try as they may, could never even win a ping-pong game! Joey worked as an administrator in the Assisted Living Business; his specialty was aiding our emotionally and physically wounded Veterans. He honored each one by treating them with compassion, patience and endless love. He was preceded in death and greeted in heaven by his father Joseph A. Kolar, his siblings Kathy, Tony and Mary Kolar and all of his grandparents. On earth he will be forever missed by his son Michael, his mother Avalon Kolar Vollmer his siblings JoAnn Soltau, Jim Kolar (and wife Mary) and Teresa Gumley, along with an enormous extended family! Joey was a devout Catholic. His devotion in life was to love as God loved, and through his example lead others closer to Him. Services will be at St Jude’s Catholic Church in Tequesta, FL on July 21st at 11:00am. The burial service will be at Riverside Cemetery. Reception to follow at Turtle Creek Club House 195 SE Tequesta Club Drive, Tequesta FL 33469. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to: “Miracle House, Woman’s Care Center”. 3115 45th St, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Joseph Bernard Kolar

October 23, 1961 - July 12, 2018