Paul Antonio Colombo

Paul Antonio Colombo, 61, of Cape Coral, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on December 30th, 2024. Paul was born on September 11th, 1963, in Detroit, Michigan, son of the late John Colombo, M.D. and Gayle "June" Colombo.

Paul was raised in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, as the oldest of four siblings. He attended Grosse Pointe North and De La Salle High School. Paul grew up and spent his lifetime on the water, both in Michigan and in Florida. He was a fishing enthusiast and seasoned boater, skilled at navigating the freshwaters of Lake St. Clair and the ocean waters of southern Florida – a lifelong passion he shared with his brother and father.

After years on the water and in the boating industry, Paul transitioned to life on a small horse farm in Casco, Michigan, where he and Gina raised their two daughters, Christina and Samantha. Paul enjoyed life on open land and the outdoors, he was an avid hunter with both rifle and bow, loved fishing in the pond out back, and even found a new kind of vessel to admire-his Oliver tractor. Sharing the farm with family and friends was one of his greatest joys. He hosted many unforgettable get-togethers, pool parties, bonfires-and was always manning the grill.

Paul was an exceptional cook, known for developing his signature line of spices, and his famous "Paulie" burger. He appreciated a long cruise on his Harley, good music, watching thunderstorms, and the sleeves cut off his t-shirts. Paul viewed the world through a lens of creativity and precision, he was a first process thinker who always strived to make things better than they were before. He had an incredible sense of humor, a contagious smile, and the ability to bring laughter to any room he was in. But above all else, Paul's greatest and most meaningful qualities were shown through his roles as a beloved father, brother, uncle, father-in-law, son, and friend.

Later in life, Paul moved to Florida, rekindling his love for water, sunshine, and deep water fishing. He is survived by daughters, Samantha Colombo and Christina St. Cyr (Dylan) of Casco, Michigan; his brother, Andre Colombo, nephew, Anton Colombo and niece, Andrea (Jace) Koretz of Boca Raton, Florida; sister, Kathleen Colombo and nephew, Anthony Colombo of Harrison Township, Michigan, half sister Gina (Anthony) Rimanelli of Grosse Pointe, Michigan; Uncle, Charles Colombo (Reyna) of Rochester Hills, Michigan; Aunt, Marilyn Schmidt (Bob) of Stanwood, Michigan, and many cousins. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, John Colombo and Gayle Colombo, and his Aunt, Joyce Colombo.

A funeral mass will be held for Paul on March 14, 2025, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Richmond, Michigan (68035 Main St), with visitation at 10:00 am and mass following at 10:30 am.