Richard Franklin Colburn

So sorry to hear of Richard´s passing. I knew Richard as a customer of Total Wine where I work. I almost got into trouble several times talking to him to long about speakers or music. I hadn´t seen him for several months and grew concerned. My worst fears came true. He was a great guy and will be missed by his many friends at Total Wine.

After initial run-ins with Richard around Boston in the early days, I became very reacquainted with Richard two years ago when he repped for FIDELIS. We became fast friends at audio shows, sharing our passions inc automobilia. He was a quick supporter of my startup's audio products, offering much feedback and encouragement. Our last conversation just before his passing was interrupted when he said he had "to go pee". Love ya, brother....

Rich was like a brother to me. We played together almost every day of our young lives. The picture shows Rich at 2 and me at 3 years old. We played sports, hunted, fished and hiked all over surrounding Worcester county. We were altar boys and boy scouts together. Picture of Rich surrounded by the "Acre Boys" at the Memorial Day parade. We swam the boy scout mile swim together and rode our bikes to Leominster and back in the sixth grade. Much to the chagrin of our mothers Fran and Ida. We built model airplanes and cars and he won best built custom car 2 years in a row in the yearly Zolls' hobby shop contest. We dried corn silk and rolled it in notebook paper to smoke. He helped me on my paper route and we shoveled snow together. Rode to St. Johns High and thumbed home together. We even double dated a couple of times. I could go on....... It was like this until after high school when we went our separate ways. Many thanks to Jay Moia who got us reconnected a few years back. We finally met again in San Diego and kept in touch. I called him once a week the last three months and tried to cheer him up by recounting stories from our past. I did make him laugh when we remembered the time he showed up to play hockey with a brand new pair of figure skates. Everyone thought it was funny until he beat us all down the ice running on tip toes. Near the end we obviously came to the conclusion that he was going to take a lot of me with him and I told him that a lot of him would stay with me forever.

Requiescat in pace old friend.

It's hard to describe the loss of a friend of over 50 years. Richard, I owe you so much, for the memories from UMO, to all of those dinners at shows and for the great music to which you introduced me. I miss you, brother.

Richard was a near and dear friend that began at the age of 15. We experienced many things together in those coming of age years. We would reach out to each other in times of need. This was a special sense between us that we knew and cherished. Our common interests of automobiles, wine, coffee and music kept this bond strong over the years. And yes, it was I that introduced him to Italian automobiles - especially Alfa's. My heartfelt condolences to the Colburn extended family. Larry Woodcome

I will never forget meeting Richard when I was just 14 yrs. old. Both loving music we became immediate friends. When I was 16, Richard, myself, my cousin and two other friends formed a band. Richard sang and played harmonica. We were just kids having so much fun. We hung out together for several yrs until he moved out West. Man, will I miss he humor, intelligence, music enthusiast and most of all his friendship. Love you, Richard. RIP

My best friend, I'm so happy he reconnected with me when we both lied in California. I cherish the memories thanksgiving dinners, concerts in the LA area, the Planes of Fame airshows, and our yearly trips to Monterey for the Monterey Historics races. Jon , Angela and Gene my deepest sympathies

You are the only boy cousin amongst a bunch of girls. He took was always so grown up. He will be missed

Richard was a good human being. Kind, funny and sincere. My heart goes out to his family. Jon, I see so much of his goodness in you.

Richard was a treasured business associate and will be missed. I send my condolences to his friends and family.

I am grieving the loss of my brother. He will be forever in my heart.I have so many memories of our childhood, and I admired his intelligence, interests and his ability to see humor in all situations. Rock on my brother, Love Chris and Paul.