Union, N.J. (6/19/25) – The Kean University Athletic Department and women's soccer program are saddened to inform the passing of Joseph "Joe" Colodne.

"Joe was so many things," stated head coach Brian Doherty.  "A great coach, great mentor, great friend and more than that, just a great person.  He was more than just a coach in our program.  He was an educator, a listener, someone to laugh endlessly with.  He could have a conversation with anyone.  Our student-athletes were lucky to have his guidance and insight.  We will all miss him."

Colodne recently completed his seventh year with the women's soccer program as an assistant coach.  He previously served as the assistant women's soccer for Drew University from 2014-2018. Colodne also served as a staff coach with World Class FC from 2016-2018 and FC Copa from 2009-2016.

During his coaching stints, he captured two US Club regional titles, was a finalist for the NJ Youth Soccer State Cup and coached the #1 team in the state of New Jersey and the #5 team in the United States at the U18 level.

Colodne was a history teacher for Plainfield High School and received a bachelor's degree in History from Rider University in 2002. During his time at Rider, he played collegiately on the Broncs men's soccer team in 1997 and 1998. 

Colodne is survived by his wife Madelaine and children Luca and Leilu.

Visitation

Friday, June 20, 2025

3:00PM - 8:00PM

Memorial Funeral Home

155 South Ave

Fanwood, NJ 07023

Service

Saturday, June 21, 2025

10:00AM - 11:00AM

St Helena's RC Church

950 Grove Avenue

Edison, NJ 08820