Seasonal & Holidays

Happy Father's Day To Stephen Colakov

Oakland Patch is celebrating Father's Day 2021 by sharing father-daughter or father-son photos and messages of love.

(Antoinette & John Abbate)

OAKLAND, NJ — Whether it's through their personalities, looks, hobbies, or a combination of everything, children become a reflection of the men who raised them.

With Father's Day 2021 right around the corner, we are celebrating that special bond by inviting Patch readers to share their father-daughter and father-son photos. Happy Father's Day!

Antoinette & John Abbate submitted the following for dad Stephen Colakov:

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Why he is special: His constant loyalty, love, and kindness and sense of humor!

Message: Happy Father's Day Dad! I wanted the world to know how much you mean to me and how much I appreciate everything you've always done to make me happy. And not only do I appreciate & love you, so does your son, my husband John. I love you today, tomorrow and always. Love always your daughter and son, and Antoinette & John.

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