Erik Orlando Colón

June 26, 2024
Brian Staples
I met Erik in the parking lot of the Best Western in Canton NY in the summer of 2019. I believe he was hauling a boat from NY to Maine . I saw his Maine plates and a conversation ensued. I am from Topsham ME. I am also of Dearborn lineage and a Mayflower Society Member. He helped me obtain records I needed to obtain membership. We talked about baseball and the fact that I go to Cooperstown every year for business meetings. I have collected baseball annual hall of fame membership pens for him. If he has a family member that would them, please contact me. He was such an interesting person!!!

Monica, Tom and I are so sorry to hear of Erik's passing. There isn't a time when we saw him that he did not have a smile on his face in all the years we knew him. He was a good man and will be remembered as such. There are no words that I can say that will offer comfort. All our love. Lori & Tom Ranalli

Erik, I just found out you passed. You were one of the first upper-classmen I looked up to. I still remember the sound system you had in your maxima. It made me want to get one. You made me laugh when you wore bright pink gloves in wrestling matches. You always made things fun and were the life of the party. Thank you for your playful spirit. I hope we cross paths again.

We are heartbroken over this sad news. Erik, gone way too soon, may you rest in peace. Our deepest sympathies to Susan and Erik's entire family. Bill & Johnnie

One of the good ones.... never forgotten...sleep in peace friend.

I worked with Erik at Ameriprise a few years back. He did, indeed, light up the room when he arrived at our office. He shared with me his love of Puerto Rico and was so excited that we were planning a trip to visit the island. Covid delayed those plans and we are finally heading there this summer. I just mentioned to my family that I have to reach out to Eric to get a refresher on all the wonderful activities he raved about doing and recommended for us. I am so saddened to hear that Eric has passed. His excitement about things he loved was infectious. We will keep him in our thoughts while we are in PR this summer. Our deepest sympathies to his family in this time of loss.

Oh Erik, you will be missed!

I knew Erik from Clinton public schools, where we had several classes together over the years. Although now, I regret not attempting to have friendship with him outside of school. Erik was the nicest most genuine person I had the pleasure of being around in those schools. In a setting where most of the other people in the school were too worried about cliques and being with their groups. Erik was a shock to the system with his friendliness and open mindedness. He was a breath of fresh air. Oh and he was wicked smart too. I can’t believe he has passed and I want his close family and friends to know he was a very special person in this world. Bless him and bless you.

You lived every moment to the fullest! Fly high dear soul.