Photo courtesy of Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg
Leesburg, Virginia
Jul 16, 1951 – Dec 7, 2018
Dr. Robert Zapanta Collo died unexpectedly on Friday, December 6, 2018 at age 67. He was married to Ressie G. Collo for 44 years.
Robert Z. Collo was born on July 16, 1951 and grew up in Bamban Tarlac, Philippines as the son of Dr. Natalio C. Collo and Dr. Brigida Z. Collo. He attended Sto. Nino Academy and graduated from College from Centro Escolar University in 1974. He received a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree, in 1974. He served our country as a dental lab tech with the US Army from 1976-1985. More recently he was a computer engineer and realtor. He resided in Ashburn, VA after living in the Philippines, San Diego and Oklahoma.
On February, 20, 1972, Robert, was married to Ressie Collo, of the Philippines. Their union was blessed with 3 children: Kenneth Collo & wife Natalie Collo, Kris Collo, and Karl Collo & wife Robin Collo. Robert was a loving grandfather to 8 beautiful grandchildren.
Robert was a kind hearted, caring man that always looked out for everyone else before he thought about himself. His stories always brought a smile to your face. We are going to miss our father deeply, especially his smile, his sense of humor and his inspiring principles of compassion and showing loving concern for others. We look forward to seeing our dear loved ones in the Resurrection, including our dear father, Robert (John 5:28.29; Revelation 21:3. 4).
Viewing information:
Dec. 14, 2018 • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg
201 Edwards Ferry Rd NE
Leesburg, VA 20176
Funeral services:
Dec. 15, 2018 • 1:30 PM
St. John the Apostle Catholic Church
101 Oakcrest Manor Drive NE
Leesburg, VA 20176
Read MoreWishing the Collo Family strength and peace during this difficult time. RIP
Virgil & Nilda Ledesma
December 15, 2018 | Millersville, MD | Friend
Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May he rest in peace. Robert you will be missed.
Josie Zapanta Flores Cabrera
December 14, 2018 | Las Vegas, NV | Family
Kris and Ken, please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your lossmy thoughts are with you both and your family during this difficult time. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs.
Pamela Bongers
December 14, 2018 | Reston, VA
To my brother and compadre... RIP my friend... see you again sometime...
John Warner
December 14, 2018 | Vientiane, Laos, VA | Friend
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Rest in Peace classmate.
Eduardo Miranda
December 12, 2018 | Oxnard, CA
Your memories will be with us alway, gone too early brother.
Will Dizon
December 12, 2018 | Las Vegas | Friend
My deepest sympathy to the Collo family and siblings of Robert.
Dwayne Day
December 12, 2018 | Las Vegas, NV | Friend
Our most sincerest condolences to the Collo family. May the love of our families (Zapanta, Go, Jamias and Rivera) and friends carry you, and all of us, through this difficult time.
Kevin Rivera
December 11, 2018 | Haledon, NJ | Family