Colette Marie Thompson

Your love continues to shine in our hearts.

Obituary

Colette had a profound love for music, and her appreciation for the arts was evident in every aspect of her life. Whether it was a broadway show, a music concert, or a powerful theatrical performance, she embraced the beauty and emotion that art brought into the world. As a teenager, Colette’s love of music and singing in particular was evident as she regularly treated the Thompson household to live performances of Evita, a selection of Barbara Streisand songs from ‘Funny Girl’, or even a medley of Elton John hits. While her performances at home were largely restricted to an audience of 1 or 2 family members, she did find her greatest lifelong fan in her mom, Vivian.

After graduating from NYU, Colette enjoyed a brief career as a performer and fixture in the club music scene. With a couple of dance hits to her name along with credits as a featured singer on several other songs, Colette - or Chocolette as she was known at the time - performed in virtually every major club in the NY area as well as a few other cities. On stage, Chocolette was a pure diva exuding a fierce, unabashed style and confidence.

Beyond her passions for music and the arts, Colette’s greatest joy came from helping others. She was a beacon of support for both her friends and family, always ready to lend an ear, offer a comforting word, or provide practical assistance without hesitation. Her compassion and unwavering dedication to those she loved were truly extraordinary.

Colette’s legacy will live on in the countless lives she enriched through her kindness and generosity. We will miss her deeply and we will forever cherish the memories of a woman who lived with so much love in her heart.

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January 11, 2026

Sending you my condolences. I remember her bright, shiny face from NYU. We both had family from Co- Op City, and we were in the NYU Choral Arts Society, The girls admired her committment to music and her inner, and outer beauty. Sad that we cannot reconnect. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers for you to stay strong.🫶

Hillary Nan Goldberg

August 21, 2025

Rest in Peace, Colette ❤️

Allison Hicks

August 21, 2025

I've known her most of my life since childhood in the Bronx. She and my aunt Ann Marie Ramos where very close friends. She was a great singer, fluent in French, classy and full of life. Traveled and had many friends, associates who love her. I'm going to miss my auntie Colette.

Jessica Santana

August 21, 2025

To my dear Sister Queen Colette.
You are and will always be a truly a phenomenal woman .
You are loved by your friends who through deep conversations, hugs, laughter, many tears and great faith has survived so much.
We will always hold you near and dear to our heart.
You have now been embraced by a loving God.
A Divine power that will embrace you, love you and keep you through eternity.
I thank you. I love you and I'll miss.
My love, my friend, my sister Queen.
Kathleen

Kathleen Y Hopkins-Lecointe

August 21, 2025

Queen Colette, you have no idea how you touched my life. I looked so much to the friendship we were going to develop. You will be so missed more than words can display.. You made my birthday so special during a trying time. I will cherish my first “Dr.Jana” cup. I was so honored you invited me to participate in your Paris birthday trip . You brought so much joy , happiness and love to so many. I thank you . May your spirit have peace. Love never dies. My memories of you are eternal. Love and Light. .

Dr. Jana B. Woodhouse

August 20, 2025

Goodbye sweet Colette. You were one of the kindest, dearest friends I have ever had and I am going to miss you terribly. Never once over the many years did you complain about your ongoing health issues and you faced them bravely with great strength and fortitude without ever feeling sorry for yourself. You were a very special person indeed. Godspeed old friend.

John Neal

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