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Daniel Colchico Obituary
Resident of Concord
Dan Colchico, 76, entered into rest on April 27, 2014 in Concord; he was born on May 27, 1937 in Berkeley to Joseph and Cecelia (Palubicki) Colchico.
A life-long resident of Port Chicago and Concord, Dan was well known in the community. While attending San Jose State University, he was drafted by the NFL in 1959 and played defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints from 1960-1969. His recent book, The Pride of Port Chicago, tells a candid story of it was like to play football in those days. He also sold cars, was a businessman and local store owner, as well as a commercial fisherman in Alaska for 25 years. He had a zest for life that kept him going, even to the end. He leaves a large family and countless friends who will miss him very much.
Dan is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nancy Colchico; children, Mindi Wroblewski (Tom). Joe Colchico (Jeanette), Dominic Colchico (Kate), Matthew Colchico (Yvonne), Gino Colchico (Alec) and Kristen Colchico (John Greeley); grandchildren Rochelle, Daniel, Talia, Zachariah, Cecelia, Kyleigh Jai, Maxx, Nicoló, Sonny, Juliannah, Leo, Michael, Troy, Jose Pablo, Sebastian and Fabiana. Dan is also survived by many other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00PM, Thursday, May 8, 2014 at Ouimet Bros. Concord Funeral Chapel, 4125 Clayton Road, Concord. The Funeral Liturgy will be at 11:00AM, Friday, May 9, 2014 at St. Bonaventure Church, 5562 Clayton Road, Concord. Interment will be in St. Stephen's Cemetery, Concord.
Memorials in Dan's memory may be made to the Bay Area Crisis Nursery, 1506 Mendocino Dr., Concord, CA 94521.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Colchico
Wes Morrill
June 23, 2022
I have just seen this as I was reading the article about Hugh passing this week. I am sorry to not have known sooner. Danny, Hugh and I had some great times at games and on and off the golf course..... I hope this message goes through. Blessings and prayers for your family.
July 10, 2014
Nancy, I am truly sorry for your loss.
Jane Hurst
Bud Burlison
May 25, 2014
My sympathies to the family for this loss. I hadn't seen Dan in years, but certainly remember him from Port Chicago.
May 23, 2014
May God continue to comfort you in these difficult times.
Isa.33:24 And no resident will say: “I am sick.”
Harry Simpson
May 12, 2014
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Charlie Rowe SR.
May 10, 2014
Danny you were a great guy and ill always remember how much liked being in your company traveling mercies to that everlasting end zone
david estes
May 9, 2014
thoughts and prayers from the bobby g estes family ....port chicago
May 8, 2014
To the family and friends,
You have my deepest sympathy on the death of your beloved one. I hope your closeness and warm memories will bring you some comfort during this painful loss. Always remember that God is your strength during this difficult time. (Psalm 28:7)
Jim Anderson
May 8, 2014
Nancy, my prayers are with you and your family at this time of loss. I won't be able to attend Danny's service as I am in Texas visiting my son.
Martinez Moose Lodge
May 6, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Dan's family. He will be missed.
Kathy Bagley
May 5, 2014
Dan was the man that my ex husband and I at the age of 16 and 18 would stop by his store and talk to before we went out for our Friday and Saturday night dates. He always said stay out of trouble. I got to see Dan at one of the Port Costa BBQ's a couple of years ago and I'm sure glad I did. He was a big man to me back then and will always remember him for his kind words to us. Sorry for his passing to all his family.
May 5, 2014
Nancy and. Family. So sorry to hear of Dans passing. God bless you all. Tony and Jeanne Venturino. Hayden lake.Idaho.
May 5, 2014
My sincere condolence
Judy (Anderson) Dyer
May 5, 2014
Nancy, I'm so sorry to hear of Danny's passing. I pray the Holy Spirit's peace over you and your family.
Lori Lawry
May 4, 2014
Dear Nancy,
I was so sorry to hear of Danny's passing. He was a very special man, and good friend to my mom, Tina DiMercurio and our family. About 10 years ago, Danny gave my step-dad, Tom Gardner, one of the 49er team helmets that he'd had autographed just for me. It is loaded with signatures, including a special one for me from Danny. I will cherish it always.
Sending love and prayers to you and your family.
Pat Kray
May 4, 2014
There are no words to describe how I feel about Danny's passing. He was a constant, someone you might not see all the time but knew he was always there if you needed him. He was the son my Mother never had, he was a hero and a star to all of us who lived in Port Chicago. He started the Port Chicago reunion and it won't be the same without him. Danny & Nancy used to babysit me when I was young, and I love them both.
My heart & prayers go out to Nancy, the children and the extended family.
Bill & Pat Kray (McGuiness)
Gary Buckingham
May 4, 2014
My deepest condolences to Danny's family.
Pittsburg-class of '56
david estes
May 3, 2014
thought and prayers at this time
the bobby g estes family....port chicago ca
May 3, 2014
SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE,BUT KNOW THAT "ANYONE DWELLING IN THE SECRET PLACE OF THE MOST HIGH WILL LODGE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ALMIGHTY."..pslm.91:1...north carolina
Martin and Shirley Leif
May 1, 2014
Nancy and family,
Dan was a special person, I always looked up to him as a great role model. He will be missed by everyone, who ever had the honor of meeting him.
With our deepest sympathy,
Martin and Shirley Leif
Roswell, New Mexico
Formally of PC
Donald McPherson
May 1, 2014
Dan was one "COOL DUDE," during his rookie season my dad got season tickets for the whole family. One night after the 49ers beat the Broncos 35-10, Dan was heading to the locker room and I asked him to autograph my football. To this day I still have the ball. Rest in Peace Buddy.
Mikie-Carol Simmons
May 1, 2014
We send our prayers to the Colchico family at this time. We were friends of Dan Cochico, having worked with him with MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION every year at the Driftwood Yacht Club in Antioch. Dan was a great man and a wonderful humanitarian. He was also a wonderful asset to the 49'er team and family! GOD BLESS YOU ALL! Mikie & Carol Simmons
jim hammeke jr.
May 1, 2014
My condolences to Dans wife and family, my mother, Janice Bouguennec , thought the world of him. I will always remember meeting a real 49er may he rip.
Richard Woulfe
May 1, 2014
So sorry to hear Dan died, my condolences to the entire Colchico family.I grew up reading about Dan in CC Times - he is key reason I became lifelong 49er fan, we had Concord guy playing for 49ers in 60's, that was special.I recall when I watched him on TV he was fierce tackler, guys got up slowly after Dan hit them, like a piano dropped out of sky on them! Used to see him at the bowling alley sometimes, super guy - full of great stories. He didn't know my name - but he would kind of remember me, but Dan knew so many people. Just the fact he was talking me at all was a thrill, because I remember him tackling Jim Brown. Dan was really the prince of the city of Concord - in a way - a beloved figure around town - everywhere he went he would draw a crowd. Dan's with the Prince of Peace now, telling him those great stories. Two princes together, forever, so fitting.
V-VChavez@
Victoria ~:~
May 1, 2014
rip`DAN
Our condolences to
ColChico Family..
Thank you DAN`
A Great Team
Sports of Honor
thruought
venue of games from
those
SANFRANCISCO 49`ers~
Debra Jackson
May 1, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Soon, death will be swallowed up forever.
Ed & Harriett Alameda
April 30, 2014
We have many fond memories of Dan and his family. He was always the life of the party. We're very sorry for your loss.
April 30, 2014
Danny and Nanie......my friends forever....thankyou for the friendship....when I was down......Punky...you will be all Heaven for sure ..
Lucy
April 30, 2014
Psalm 32:7 "You are a hiding place for me; You will safeguard me from distress. You will surround me with joyful shouts of deliverance"
April 30, 2014
I am sorry for your loss. I hope you can find comfort in the words written at (Jeremiah 29:11,12)
April 30, 2014
Nancy and family,
Wo sorry to hear about Danny. He was always in good spirits and so friendly and always had a good word for you.
God bless you and family,
Gordy
April 30, 2014
So sorry about the loss of your love one may God of comfort be with you.
April 30, 2014
What a great person Danny was to everyone. We were so sorry to hear of his passing. Wish we could have gotten together while we were out there for a visit, but it just wasn't meant to be. Now we can remember the man he always was. All our best to the entire Colchico Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Lots of love, Betty & Gordy Powell
Gc
April 30, 2014
Colchico family Jesus said that you Father knows what you need even before you ask him. He is the Source of every good gift and every perfect present. (Matthew 6:8) Please accept my condolences at this time.
April 30, 2014
May you be comforted in knowing God and others care. Thoughts and prayers are with your family.
April 30, 2014
Danny Colchico is a hero to me and my family. He had the strength, good heart and love that tells the story of how people feel about our hometown of Port Chicago. He and his family fought the hardest to preserve our home! Thank you so much! Our sincere condolence to Danny's family and he will be missed by us so much. He will always be in our hearts! Sincerely Aldeen Ferrante and family!
April 30, 2014
My sincere condolences to you and your family. We look forward to a time when death will be no more and that we can see our loved ones again.
B Lucas
April 30, 2014
Many words can be said about a dear loved one. How we frame them is up to us. When we lose a loved one our words run deep on how we feel. Love is a word that is used a lot but especially in time of loss. Be supportive of family and friends and show love a perfect bond of union. (Heb 11:35)
Ginny
April 30, 2014
Sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the God of comfort and Dan Colchico memories help the family in this difficult time.
Denise
April 30, 2014
I'm So sorry to hear about your lost. Please be assured that your loved one is in a peaceful sleep. Soon Jesus will wake him up. Many prayers for his surviving wife ,children, and grandchildren.
Denise
April 30, 2014
I'm So sorry to hear about your lost. Please be assured that he in a peaceful sleep. Soon Jesus will wake him up. Many prayers for his surviving wife ,children, and grandchildren.
Angela Brooks
April 30, 2014
My heart and prayers go out to his family and friends...FOREVER FAITH FULL (49er's)
April 30, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
April 30, 2014
These were the real sportsman they loved the game not just the $$$$$$$$
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