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Christmas in July composer Colicchio dies, 82

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    Composer Michael R. Colicchio, whose scores ranged from the 1979 Rankin-Bass TV special Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in Julyto such exploitation flicks as Deep Throat Part II, died Friday at 82.

    A resident of Milford, Pennsylvania, he died at Milford Senior Care in nearby Westfall Township.

    He provided additional musical arrangements for the vocals for Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July.The last Rankin Bass Productions feature to use the Animagic technique, it was also the last time that Rankin/Bass animated Rudolph and Frosty. Befitting the title, the cartoon was released in July.

    The son of the late Ralph and Frances (DiNallo) Colicchio, he was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 11, 1924. He was a composer, pianist and arranger for commercials, TV shows and films.

    Colicchio composed the songs "La La Linda" and "Deep Throat II" for Deep Throat Part II (1974). He was musical director for The Road Hustlers (1968) and wrote both the title tune and "Shake the Devil Out of My Soul" for Brown Eye, Evil Eye (1967). He was also a composer for The Confession (1964), also known as Quick, Let's Get Married and Seven Different Ways.

    A veteran of the United States Army during the Second World War, he was a member of and organist for St. Patrick's Church in Milford.

    Survivors include son Michael A. Colicchio and daughter Gloria Colicchio, both of Manhattan; and sister Connie Ciaccio of Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

    A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday at St. Patrick's Church. Very Rev. Gerald Mullally officiated.

    Burial will take place in Milford Cemetery, Dingman Township, Pennsylvania at the conveniences of the family. Arrangements are by Stroyan Funeral Home of Milford.
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