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Richard A. COLON
Born: 1/2/1951
Died: 5/27/2013
Age: 62
Community: Grand Blanc, MI
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COLON, Richard A. – age 62, of Grand Blanc, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 27, 2013, surrounded by family. Rich was born in Flint, Michigan, to Russell and Wanda Colon. He was a 1969 graduate of Grand Blanc High School and a 1974 graduate of General Motors Institute. After 39 years of service at General Motors and Delphi, he retired to focus on his passions: family, friends, and restoring classic cars. When he was not knee-deep in rusty MG parts, Rich could be found on the golf course with his trusty Ping Eye 2s, bending the ear of a fellow MG or Corvette “wrencher,” taking in the sights of a Jimmy Buffet concert with his “BFF” Carol, or reciting “Baa Baa Black Sheep” for the 50th time in a row with his grandkids. While a rare form of cancer would ultimately limit his ability to do many of the things he loved, his family and friends were there to talk his ear off every step of the way. He never ceased to be amazed by all the love and support everyone showed him throughout the battle. Surviving are his sons James (Emily) Colon, Joseph (Natalie Jackson) Colon, and Jonathan Colon; long-time girlfriend Carol Neumann and her daughter Ashlyn; grandchildren Ella, Madeleine, and Lucas; parents Russell and Wanda Colon; sister Patricia (Bruce) Beebe; niece Andrea (Greg) Welch; and nephew Brian Beebe. Friends may visit the family from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 30, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, May 31, at Hill Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 31, at the funeral home. Father Jonathan Perrotta will officiate. As were his wishes, cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to help fund a new pavilion in Bicentennial Park: www.pavilion2.com. Please share your condolences with the family at www.hillfh.com. |
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| Friends may visit the family from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 30, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, May 31, at Hill Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 31, at the funeral home. |
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| Funeral Service |
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5/31/2013 |
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11:00 AM |
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Brown Funeral Home
11723 S. Saginaw St.
Grand Blanc, MI 48439Get a Map to this location...
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Fr. Jonathan Perrotta |
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