Avon: At age 70, Colleen passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2025, at her home in Avon, NY.
Colleen was born on April 18, 1954, to the late Robert and Ruth Hite in Provo, Utah. She moved to Avon, New York when she was young and resided in Livonia and Avon for most of her life. After staying home to raise her five girls, Colleen went to college at Finger Lakes Community College and Suny Brockport and proudly obtained her master’s degree in physical education.
She is predeceased by her daughter, Chelsea Hite-Vallone, and her brother Richard Hite. Survived by her husband of nearly 40 years, C. William “Bill” Vallone, her daughters, Kari Hite-Vallone (Tim Dombrowski), Megan (Scott) Pierce, Kirsten Vallone, and Britanee Vallone (Jeff Dos Santos), her grandchildren, Ashlynn Dombrowski and Maddison Pierce, her siblings, Robert (Patricia) Hite, Ron (Patty) Hite, Mike (Penny) Hite, Tom (Lorraine) Hite, Tim Hite, and Paula Schwartz, along with several, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Throughout her professional and personal life, Colleen wore many different hats. She devoted her life and livelihood to serving, teaching and helping others, but health and fitness were always her true passion. Colleen was a dedicated educator, coach, fitness instructor, and volunteer. She loved teaching her aerobic classes, whether it was a gym full of little ones at the Livonia Primary School or water aerobics to her ladies in York Central school pool. During the spring / summer months, Colleen’s spare time was spent caring for her vegetable and flower gardens. Her interest in gardening grew throughout the years and she completed her Master Gardener course a few years ago.
Colleen’s greatest joys and accomplishments were the love of her husband, and the gift of being a mom to her daughters and Grandma to her granddaughters. Her life always revolved around the girls; she was at every soccer and basketball game, concert, recital, birthday party, road trip and backyard party whether it was in NY, MA or CT. She truly loved watching her girls grow and shine.
Colleen’s life was marked by her deep faith and commitment to the Catholic Church, she was fiercely passionate about her faith. All you needed to do was walk into her house and you knew where she stood. She felt so blessed to be able to teach a class of four-year-olds about their faith at St. Agnes School in Avon, her alma mater a few years ago.
She is going to be deeply missed and forever remembered by her family and friends.
Friends and family are invited to call from 4-7 PM on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street, in Livonia. A Funeral Mass will take place at 11 AM on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 4 Avon Geneseo Road in Geneseo. Interment will immediately follow Mass at St. Michaels Cemetery on Shelly Road in Livonia. Memorial contributions may be made to: C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association, 200 Westfall Road, Rochester, NY 14620 or to: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
My deepest sympathies Bill and family…Colleen was a strong dedicated women who was passionate about everything she believed in. Asking Father God to comfort you in His mercy and grace as the memories wrap their arms around you.
Bill I am so sorry for you and the hole family Collen was a special lady. God Bless the family
Dearest Billy and Family – such a loss. I so admired Colleen for her great spirit, even in difficult times, her ready smile, and wonderful sense of humor. I know she will watch over each of you! – rusry ehmann
Bill, Kari, Megan, Kirsten and Brittany, and your families,
I am so sorry for your loss. I’ve known your family for many years, especially being neighbors, and seeing you grow into wonderful adults. Your Mom was a spitfire and brought energy to everyone she knew. May God bless your family. and May the love of friends and family help you get through this tough time. Hugs to you all.
Bill, Kari, Megan, Kirsten and Brittany, and your families,
I am so sorry for your loss. I’ve known your family for many years, especially being neighbors, and seeing you grow into wonderful adults. Your Mom was a spitfire and brought energy to everyone she knew. May God bless your family. and May the love of friends and family help you get through this tough time. Hugs to you all.
So sorry to hear of Colleen’s passing. I had the pleasure of teaching all the girls in kindergarten. I have fond memories of Colleen helping in the classroom. Her dedication to exercise came through in the many aerobics classes I attended. Your family is in my prayers.
Our deepest condolences to the Vallone and Hite families.
May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
Lisa and David Luther
Bill. And family so sorry for your loss colleen always a beautiful lady and. will be missed always in my heart. God. Bless
Dear Bill and family,
We are so sorry to hear about the death of Colleen. Please be assured of our prayers for the repose of her soul and for peace and comfort for you and the family and friends. Her funeral Mass on St. Joseph Day (March 19) is truly a blessing!
Your brother Bob, we are sorry to hear about Colleen. May the Lord be with you and the girls at this time of sorrow.
Bill and family, Sorry sorry to hear of Colleen’s passing. Such a kind soul. My sincere condolences to you n family.
Bill and family, Sending love and hugs to you all I’m so very sorry Colleen was a force of nature and a devoted mother. She was an incredible and dedicated aerobic instructor She will be missed by anyone that knew her
Bill and family,
So sorry to hear about Colleen’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you..
Frank and Wendy West
Bill and family. So very sorry to hear about Colleen. She was a very special lady, wife and mother. Hugs to all of you. ??
My sincere condolences at this time of loss. ??
We are so sorry for your loss, Colleen was taken too soon. Nothing about her or her life was average, just the opposite. One of her bigest legacies is her large, loving, and remarkable family. We will miss her humor, kidness, and love. Thanks for bringing us into your family. Rest in peace. M
Our sincere condolences to the Vallone and Hite families. May Colleen live on through the memories you all have of her.
Bill and family, We are so saddened to hear of Colleen’s passing. Most recently she was teacher and mentor to our grandkids. They loved their time in her class and have many fond memories of Mrs. V. We just recently spoke with Colleen and she was excited about the possibility of seeing them again in her Cooperative Extension classes. May all her wonderful memories stay close in your hearts and she will never be far away.
Thoughts and prayers,
Lisa and Jeff Smith
Bill and family, I am so very sorry. My heartfelt condolences to you and the girls. Prayer and Peace during this difficult time.
Bill, Very sorry to hear about Colleen. We had fun times at RapidGro. Bless you and your family.
To Bill and Family,
So sorry to hear the loss of your wife and mother.
I remember fondly your mom attending so many of
your games at Wentworth. She was so proud of you!
Again, my sincere condolences to your entire Family
Lee Conrad
Condolences to all. Fondly recall Colleen and her willingness to help whenever she could.
Rest with the angles Colleen
Sending my love and prayers to you Bill and your family for the sad loos of Colleen.
I am so grateful that I was able to come to
New York to spend time with my aunt Ruth
and Colleen a few years ago.
It was also very nice to meet you and your daughters.
I will always hold those special memories in my heart.
She is now in Heaven with family and in the loving arms of our Lord Jesus Christ
Bill and girls, my heart is heavy knowing the sadness you are enduring! Colleen was such a driven and devoted woman. How truly sweet it was to see how IN-love she was with you Bill. I can’t even begin to tell you how many loving stories she would share about you girls. She was the person I knew I could call on if Hunter or I needed anything and she wouldn’t blink an eye! She was so real, honest, giving and mostly brave for doing this while living with a heavy heart for her loss of Chelsea. Your smile, belly laugh, our retail therapy, if 1 was good 10 was better mentality and your ability to laugh through some pretty funny, chaotic situations was why you were so very special and will be truly missed ?
Colleen Hite entered my life in the 5th grade at St. Agnes grade school. It is nondebatable that Colleen was unforgetable. She was the athlete, I was the “athlete
“wanna be.” Never could make the team (sport or cheerleader), yet she encouraged me to try anyway.
We learned how to play the guitar (a cheep one at Sears),
yet we used them in French class. We grew up knowing the same classmates for 8 years; then college/Nursing school, pulled us to different futures. May God bless you Colleen! You’ll meet alot of good souls where you’re headed! Sue, Suzy, Susan
Smyth/Love
Bill and family
We are sorry too hear about your loss
Our condolences
Dave & Bonny Halsted
Our deepest condolences to the Hite-Valllone Family. Rest in peace Colleen.
Bob and Sandi DeBruycker
Colleen had a gentle spirit and always spoke her mind gracefully and eloquently. She always had a smile and was always offering words of encouragement. She will be deeply missed my sincerest condolences to all of her family and friends.
Bill & Family,
I am praying for you. I will always remember Colleen as being strong in spirit. She was loving, determined, and caring. You have faced some incredible challenges together. God Bless You all..
Bill and girls. So sorry for your loss. Prayers.
Karen and send our Condolence’s to the Hite and. Vallone families. We were Neighbors, friends, and fellow parishioners of Colleen and Bill. We will keep the family in our prayers.
So sorry to hear this…… My thoughts are with the family…… She sure endured issues in her life……….
Prayers from Mary and I
Bill, I was shocked to hear of Colleen passing today, Thresday from Michael Dougerety.
I conveyed the news to my wife Mary who went to the hospital Friday..
Our Vallone family is strong so we are very sad when a favorite member passes.
You ahave served us well and now we thank you for bringing Colleen to us.
So very sorry for the loss of an amazing woman, your mother. She was the strongest person I ever knew who dedicated her whole life to her children and her husband. As kids, our families grew up together, spending many holidays and family reunions with the great aunts and uncles. As young parents, our children grew up together with countless sleep overs and a few camping trips. Colleen touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed.
I feel I was blessed to know your wife and mother and simply shocked to learn of her passing. Colleen was my Go To sub for Physical Education in Avon because I could count on her to teach with confidence and positivity. What a role model she has been through all her life. I admired her love for family and friends. God Bless you all through this grief journey.
Bill and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. She was an amazing woman and I was blessed to call her friend. She will be missed so much. Our class reunions will never be the same. You have my deepest sympathy.
Many child hood memories at her house in livonia. She was an amazing woman. With so much patience and love. Prayers for the family. And all the girls!
I am so sorry to hear this!! I grew up playing sports with her girls. I pray for peace for the whole family.
Britanee, I am so sorry for your loss. The students at Berkley Community School are lucky to have you continue your mom’s legacy in teaching them sports skills and the joy of being active in Physical Education class. Sending locate and strength to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Francisco
I met Colleen and Bill many years ago and knew their daughters at school as their teacher and/or coach. Colleen was very supportive of her girls and was always there with a kind word or an offer to help. My deepest condolences to Bill and the girls. Peace to you all….
I am so sorry for your loss. Coach Vallone made a huge impact on me and she will be remembered. We were undefeated for a whole season because of her dedication to us!
Bill and girls we are sending so much love to you all. Colleen was such an admirable force in life, role model and nurturer. I am glad we had the opportunity to spend the evening recently chatting with you both as it had been awhile. She will be so missed in so many ways.
I’m so sorry Bill and family! Colleen was the best aerobic instructor, best walking buddy, anyone could have. Among other qualities. Hugs and prayers to you all.
So very sorry to read this… Our prayers will be flowing for the entire family. May you all find peace in leaning on Jesus in this difficult time…
Bill and family, I am so sorry to read of Colleen’s passing. Even though it was years ago, I remember her passion for life, and upbeat outlook. I also witnessed how Colleen so loved the guy we called Plumber, Bill Vallone. Sending thoughts and prayers to you all and all who loved Colleen.
Such a wonderful caring person. Full of energy will truly be missed!
I hope she knew how much she meant to me and what an enormous impact she made on my life when it mattered most…….so many sweet memories of a wonderful woman….you’ll be so missed Colleen!! Thank you for everything!!
Oh, Kari I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Our sincere condolences to the Vallone and Hite families. The Reed family will miss her Love, Irish Smile, Uncanny Wit and Spiritual Blessings! May you rest in peace and join eternal happiness with Chelsea, Mom and Our Lord Jesus Christ