Elizabeth Jane Colossa

Elizabeth Jane “Betty” Colossa, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2026, at the age of 83.

Betty was born on April 29, 1943, in Bristol, Connecticut, to Joseph and Anna Blum. She graduated from Bristol Eastern High School and spent most of her working life as a bookkeeper. In 1974, she relocated to St. Petersburg, Florida, where she made her home.

Above all, Betty cherished spending time with her family. She will always be remembered for her loving and generous spirit, her unwavering commitment to honesty and kindness, and her belief in always doing what was right. She was a woman of strong convictions, especially when it came to her faith.

Betty’s memory will live on through her family and all those whose lives she touched. The love she shared, the values she instilled, and the traditions she created will continue to be carried on by those who knew and loved her.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph Colossa; her sons, Eric Bjurholm and Nicholas Colossa; and her sisters, Joan Wotton and Patricia Fox.

She is survived by her daughters, Heidi Paylor (Mike) and Crista Baker (Bill), of St. Petersburg, Florida; her son, Jason Bjurholm (Denise), of Braselton, Georgia; and her daughter-in-law, Joann Bjurholm, of Bradenton, Florida.

She also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren: Meagan Duck (Jonathan), Michael Paylor, Jr., Brittany Schneider (Matthew), Jacob Bjurholm (Angel), Garth Bjurholm, AJ Tumminia (Haven), Andrew Tumminia (Brooke), Alexa Rose, Brennen and Bryce Hogsten, and Courtney Colossa; as well as six great-grandchildren, who brought her so much joy.

She will be lovingly remembered by nieces and nephews, along with many extended family members and dear friends.

Family and friends are invited to gather in loving remembrance as we celebrate her life and cherish the beautiful memories she leaves behind.

Visitation to be held Thursday, November 12th from 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM, followed by a memorial service at 6:00PM at Anderson McQueen Funeral Home located at 2201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33704

A committal service will be held on Monday, November 16th at 10AM at Bay Pines National Cemetery located at 10000 Bay Pines Blvd, Bay Pines, FL 33744