Xenophon Constantine Colazas

10/08/1931 - 1/22/2023 It is with deep sadness, we announce the passing of a great and inspirational man, Xenophon Constantine Colazas. He passed away peacefully at home at the age of 91, with his beloved wife Mila by his side. Xenophon was born in Agrinio, GR and raised in Athens, GR. He moved to the U.S. at the age of 17 speaking little English, and soon after married his first wife Donna. He joined the U.S. Army, serving overseas in Europe in the aftermath of WWII. Upon his return he moved his young family to California, where he then obtained a BA in Geology from UCLA, and an MA from USC. He served the City of Long Beach DOP for over 40 years, retiring as Director. Xen remarried to Mila in 1992, and was happily married for 30 years until his passing.He always made time every year until the pandemic to visit his beloved sisters, nieces and nephews and other extended family in his home country of Greece. Father to Zan, Greg and John. Husband to Mila. Pappou to Nick, Joe, Bill, Sam, Kristin, and great pappou to Caden, Jonathan, Eleni and Riley. May his memory be eternal. Funeral Services will be held Monday, February 13, 2023 10:30 AM at Assumption of the Blessed Virign Mary G.O.C. Long Beach, CA. Makaria luncheon and interment to follow. Chapman Funeral Homes- Mary Harmon, Funeral Director (714) 628-0447