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Enrique Colon Obituary
Born in Mao, Dominican Republic a son of the late Juan de dio Colon and Lubita Santana. Mr. Colon was a jewelry maker and accountant. He was a Sgt./Major in the Dominican Republic Air Force. He was a charity giver to the D.A.V.
Besides his wife, he is survived by 4 sons, Belgrado Colon, Enrique Colon, Jr., Anibal Colon and Fred Fletcher; 5 daughters, Fatima Finamore, Marisol Luna, Laura Tuscani, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Milagros (Jill) Colon; and 2 sisters, Blanca and Estella Colon. Grandfather of 18 and great-grandfather of 6.
His funeral service will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. in the 'WOODLAWN' Funeral Home, 600 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITATION Thursday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to RI Hospital Cancer Center, 593 Eddy Street, Providence 02907. Please visit: WoodlawnGattone.com for online condolences.
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Marisol Luna
October 27, 2019
I can't believe it has been 12 years. I miss you everyday
Marisol Luna
October 29, 2010
I can't believe that it has been two years. Every day I think to myself, Why you? You loved life like no other, You enjoyed life like no other, But then I started thinking, Your life is better than most. I miss you, but I have no regrets. Ernesto and I made all your wishes at the end come true. You shared great memories with Andrew and Jessica, but most of all you gave them the true meaning of trust, responsibility, and caring for those that need it. I love you and will always keep you in my heart.
Milagros Colon
October 27, 2010
Con mi carino, tu esposa, Angelina
Milagros Colon
October 27, 2010
Today is a the 2nd anniversary of the saddest day of my life. God needed you. God was the only one strong enough to take you where you could Walk again, Drive again, Live again with all the joy you met life with....I envy his ability to take your pain away and am grateful that that with his grace you will greet us one day again con tu sonrisa y tu carino. Que Dios te bendiga mi papito y que sepa te quiero mas hoy que ayer. Tu hija, Jilly.
Te estrano demasiado, tu esposa
Angelina Colon
October 27, 2010
Milagros Colon
October 27, 2010
Papa,Siempre te recuerdo y te estrano. Te quiero, tu hija, Jilly
Milagros Colon
April 26, 2010
Con mucho amor,
Tu hija Jilly
Marisol Luna
April 25, 2010
Feliz Cumpleanos papa
Ernesto y Marisol
Andrew Luna
April 25, 2010
4/23/2010 Feliz Cumpleanos papa.
Ernesto,Marisol,Jessica,Jeremy,Jaden,
CJ,Andrew,Crystal,Dunkin
Milagros Colon
April 23, 2010
Mi paptito,
Hoy iba hacer tu 83 cumpleano. Dejame ve...un saco puerto, los zapatos brilliante y la musica tocando....sentado esperando para las primera llamadas de todos tus hijos con una sonrisa del corazon para la felicidad de un dia nuevo...mi papito simplemente no hay palabras para decir quento te estrano. Tu sonrisa, tu carino, tu voz...a ti...yo se que te tenemos en nuestro suenos pero lo que yo haria para tenerte a ti aqui conmigo otra vez. Te quero y te veo otra vez un dia. Con todo my amor tu hija, Jilly.
Milagros Colon
January 1, 2010
Mi papito,
Eres un nuevo ano. Quanto felicidad tu tuviste dias como hoy. Habia estado cambiado temprano y escuchando tu musica. En mi corazon tu eres la musica que yo deseo escuchar una vez mas. Te estrano papito demasciado. Mi deseo para este ano es vivi mi vida con amor y pacienza; vivi mi vida en una moda que te hace faliz sabiendo que me ensenarte bien; comenza mi clases otra vez y hacer lo que tengo que ser para tener mejor salud. Con todo de mi amor, tu hija, Jilly.
Laura Tuscani
October 27, 2009
Papa,
As I sit here at work on your first anniversary, my heart aches to see you again. How I miss you and wish I could turn back time to just have one more moment to kiss you, to hug you, to you see with Brianna and Jazmin. I know even if I had the ability to turn back time, I would try to figure next how to stop it from moving forward again. But life doesn't allow us to do this and I can only honor you by making each day count. I miss having you here and just have an opportunity to hear your advice, to give me strength, to remind me to believe in myself. You made all of us strong. You gave us a role model of a true father figure, of a true man, of a loving grandfather, of a man with strong work ethic, of a husband that was not perfect but never gave up on his vows or commitment. I love you Papa. You are present everyday in my heart. I know you are in a better place, and I hope you know you gave us what we need to honor your memory. Te Quiero con todo mi corazon!
Milagros Colon
October 23, 2009
An Update: Papa's In Memoriam will appear in Tuesday October 27th Providence Journal.
Milagros Colon
October 20, 2009
"As we look back over time
We may find ourselves wondering.....
Did we remember to thank you enough
For all you have done for us?
For all the times you were by our sides
To help and support us.....
To celebrate our successes
To understand our problems
And accept our defeats?
Or for teaching us by your example,
The value of hard work, good judgement,
Courage and integrity?
We may wonder if we ever thanked you
For the sacrifices you made
To let us have the very best?
And for all the simple things
Like laughter, smiles and times we shared?
If we had forgotten to show our
Gratitude enough for all the things you did,
We're thanking you now.
And we hope are hoping you knew all along,
How very much you meant to us."
Milagros Colon
October 18, 2009
In Sunday October 25th's Providence Journal an In Memoriam for Papa's one year anniversary will be published.
Marisol Luna
October 17, 2009
As I was going thru my e-mail I received notice that someone had written a comment in Papa's guest book. I opened it and came upon the beautiful message my daughter wrote in her grandfathers guest book in honor of his 1st anniversary. It reminded me of how important role models are as a grandparent, parent, husband, wife, sister, and a brother. I am proud of my two children Jessica Tabor and Andrem Luna they are a good example of what my father meant to them in their life. He was a great grandfather and father. He was an inspiration, a great man, and most of all a great role model. Bless those children, grandchildren that follow his legancy and beliefs. He gave all his children the great gift of life; I miss him very much. I will always have a space in my heart to remember his memories and how special he was to me. I still dream about him and I have peace of mind in knowing that he is no longer suffering. He is missed by all who had the privilege to know him and become a part of such a special man's life. May he look down upon us and continue to bless us with his undying love. Papa we love you.
Loved and missed,
Marisol, Ernesto, Jessica and Andrew
Jessica Tabor
October 16, 2009
I cannot believe that it is going to be a year since Papa's passing. There are moments when I have this unbearable urge to want to hug him, to be able to see his smiling face, or hear his voice. So few women are fortunate enough to have strong male role models in their lives. Men who uplift them and love them even in their most darkest of moments. I am not only fortunate to have an amazingly supportive father, but I had a strong, kind, wonderful Papa. I miss him more than I am capable of truly expressing. And I try to find peace in knowing that he suffers no more.
R.I.P Papa
Love you always
Jessica
ANIBAL COLON
May 17, 2009
Today May 17, 2009 at about 2:30 (pm) as I was waiting for my wife Joan and Granddaughter Melina I was sitting down and remember you Papa and old days and as I look up at the ceiling I could not help but to start having tears going down to my face and as I remember all of the good time we had together as a family and, I can truly say that you have a beutiful family and created by you and Mama, as you son I wanted just to say to you thank you for being my father, you was perfect in every each way. I always will love you and respect you as a man, friend and father. I can not way to the day that we meet again.
Marisol Luna
December 5, 2008
There is not a day that goes by, things that I see, or places I go that doesn't remind me of Papa. I will always cherish the memories we shared, especially the great big smile on his face and that sense of pride when he got to visit Washington, D.C. I love you Papa!!!
Elaine Altieri (Audino)
November 7, 2008
I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy to the entire Colon family for the loss of dear "Papa". His passing is one of great sorrow to you all, I am certain. As I remember him, he was a man of quiet strength and a proud patriach. While I am sure you will all miss him dearly, the fond memories you have will keep him alive in your hearts forever.
Juan Guerrero
November 5, 2008
In every moment you was always there for us. For the good times you would make us laugh and for the bad times you would comfort us and give us advice. I will miss your presence dearly, you was like a role model to me that I will always remember deep inside my heart.
Luis Guerrero
November 5, 2008
Sometimes in life we meet that special person that comes across in your life and that changes your life. Someone that helps you out for better or worse, has a positive impact in your life and that person you never forget. He was a special man and someone that I will never forget and who was always laughing and smiling thats the images I have of him someone that enjoyed life every time I saw him. I love you and I will miss you until we meet again.
Nancy McWilliams-Estrada
November 1, 2008
To Jilly, Fatima and the Colon family, I found out about your loss and was saddened for you all, your father was such a nice man, the loss of a parent is a pain like no other, I lost my dad in August and I still try to cope with the void and change in my life. I send you all my prayers and well wishes at this painful time and wish I could give you all a big hug. You are very lucky to have good friends and a strong family, this will help you get thru this time..Love, Nancy
matthew colon
October 31, 2008
As I read all the entries written by friends and family of my grand-father, I started to remember and embrace all the memories growing up and of the man known to me as "papa" and realize how fitting that word really was for him .My grandfather was more than just the corner stone to the "Colon familia" he was a father to all of us. Everything a father should be; strong,stern,resilient,and most of all loving. LE FALTARÁN SIEMPRE Y LE VEREMOS EN LAS CARAS DE NUESTRO CHILREN PARA VENIR… Y PARA RECORDAR A PAPA NOS PADRE. I love you papa.
Joanne Kennedy
October 31, 2008
To A.C., Joan, MaMa and ALL of the Colon Family.....
PaPa was a great leader, loving father and mentor to his family..He watched over all of you with love and provided guidance...he had a great sense of humor too. He will be missed by many I know, please take comfort that he is at peace and let the memories of him be your guidance during this difficult time.
Rest in Peace, Enrique
Love,
Joanne Kennedy and family.
Carlos Ramos
October 30, 2008
A great Man, Father, Grandfather, and friend has been taken away from the family the loved him so much. He was good friend to me growing up in Rhode Island and I will never forget him or his family. My heart goes out to all of you.
The Ramos Family
Bridget Simone
October 30, 2008
Jilly, my heart is saddened by the loss of Papa. Papa was a man of great strength and he will always be remembered that way. I will also always keep the memory of our dance together in my heart. I wish you & your family comfort and peace during this time of sorrow. Papa is now one of our Angels watching over you & all of us. I love you - Bridget
Robert Tuscani
October 30, 2008
PaPa, you were the father that I did not have in the abscence of my own. You supported me through some tough times and I will always remember you as you ask of me to do. After giving me some worldly and wise adivse you always gave me hope. I give my deepest sympathy to all in the Colon family and sorry for your loss.
Jessica Tabor
October 29, 2008
To my beloved family, there are no words to describe my sorrow and deepest regrets on this lose we now endour. Papa will be missed just as much as he was loved. I will never be able to express the heartbreak I feel, yet find peace in knowing that he suffers no more. His wonderful smile will forever live in our hearts.
With the deepest of love, Jessica
Brianna Tuscani
October 29, 2008
dear papi,
you were always there all of us. You were the glue of the family. And your still here for us. I love you sooo much, And I hope that you know that. you're my angel and always will be!
jazmin tuscani
October 29, 2008
papie
you are my inspration and every body will miss you but your in a better place but just think w'll be together someday. i love you very very much.
jazzy
Anna McCormick
October 29, 2008
Milagros and family, I am sorry for your loss. Your father husband and Papa, friend will be greatly missed. He touched everyones life with his gentle and kind ways. "It takes strength to be gentle and kind" John 14:1-3
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.
I love you, Anna
Michael Colon
October 29, 2008
To my Father,Mama, my Aunts, & Uncles: I couldn't express my sorrow enough, I'm truely sorry for your losts. Be thankful for what was given; A Loving family that is stronger than stone. Papa will prevail once again. Heaven is in our hearts,where he will always rest upon. Nor death can take away our memories. --Papa,I will always miss you. Thank you for taking care of me and making my father so strong. You have given me so much.
Pat Chappell
October 29, 2008
To the entire Colon Family,
I've known and been a part of your family for as long as I can remember. Your father (and Mother) are great people and I have always been proud to have had them and all of you a part of my life.
I was also glad that I got to spend some time with your family when I was back in RI.
A wonderful and loving man has left this life for a better one. No more suffering and forever at peace. He will be forever with God and watch over his family and loved ones from above.
Enrique Colon, you will be missed by many. I know there will always be an emptiness in my life without you but knowing that you are with God lightens my sad heart. Rest in Peace.
God Bless and love to all of you, love most of all to MaMa
Love Pat and Family
Jason Colon
October 29, 2008
grand pa , I,ll miss you so much,you paved the way along time for present family members and the future .your legacy will always be remembered for your trials and tibulations ,and your journey you made alone ,to raise handful of your children,by your self until you could reunite everyone, but once again you pave another path .The one in heaven always keeping a watchful eye . you are not just a inspritation ,but a true confort that you will be watching over keeping us all safe and out of harms way as you did in the living. take rest ,you shall be missed!
anthony colon
October 29, 2008
papa i love you, you will be missed by many, you have accomplished so many things and have created a wonderful family , someday we will meet again god bless
Yony Vigil
October 29, 2008
Angelina Colon y Familia
Sentimos mucho la perdida de don Alberto, nosotros los acompanamos en su dolor y los tendremos en nuetras plegarias y pediremos a Dios que les den fuerza, fortaleza y resignacion y estamos a sus servicios el lo que se les sea necesario.
Nuetro mas sentido pesame
Con amor
Tomas Eduardo Ramirez, Yony Vigil y Familia
Jason Colon
October 29, 2008
grand pa , you are going to be missed ,your journey to this country will always will be remember.you paved the way for present family and futrue to come.even now you pave a new path into the heaven .you are always going to be that guardian angel making shore the coast is clear, keeping a watchful eye.noway to ever repay you back for your trials and tibulations you faced in the living ,your loving grand son jason
Larry Farley
October 29, 2008
Deepest Symphathy to the Colon family on the loss of you Dad. I know he was a big part of your lives and will be deeply missed. He will live in the thoughts and prayers and hearts of all.
Joan Colon
October 29, 2008
To all the Colon family,
I can't tell you how sorry I am. Papa will be well missed. He was loved by many. He is at peace and now with his father in heaven he can live forever. Life everlasting! I love you and wish I could've been there with all of you. Be strong for your mother and each other.
Love Joan
Carol Mowatt
October 29, 2008
You are all in my prayers that God gives you strength during this very sad and difficult time in your lives. He is sitting there watching over all of you, letting you know that he is at peace and in no pain.
God's peace,
Carol
Daynah Gist
October 29, 2008
To Laura And Jilly,
I am sad to hear of your fathers passing. Know that both of you and your family are in my prayers.
Love your friend Daynah Gist
Cynthia & Mario Campbell
October 29, 2008
To the Colon family, especially Jilly,
I know this is a very hard time, but remember he is in a better place and has no more pain. Remember what your father created, ‘All of you’. Stay strong as a family and remember the good times.
Jilly you deserve the utmost respect for all the selfless acts you have done in the name of love. Be strong and remember you have friends you can lean on.
God bless,
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