Nick Colafella

Nicholas A. Colafella (born January 13, 1939) is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Nicholas A. Colafella
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 15th district
In office January 6, 1981[1] – November 30, 2002[2]
Preceded by	Fred Milanovich
Succeeded by	Vincent Biancucci
Personal details
Born	(1939-01-13) January 13, 1939 (age 86) West Aliquippa, Pennsylvania
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Frances
Alma mater	Youngstown University Duquesne University University of Pittsburgh

He is a 1956 graduate of Aliquippa High School.^[3] He earned a degree in education from Youngstown University in 1962, an M.Ed. from Duquesne University in 1965, and a Ph.D. in higher education from the University of Pittsburgh.^[3]

Prior to elective office, he served as a dean at the Community College of Beaver County.^[4] In 1978, he unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania's 25th congressional district.^[5] He was first elected to represent the 15th legislative district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1980, a position he held until his retirement in 2002.

He was named to the Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission in 2004.^[6]