Luis Colon

Luis Colon obituary, Philadelphia, PA

Luis Colon

Luis Colon Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory - New Castle on Jan. 6, 2026.
Luis Colon, age 52, of Philadelphia, PA, and raised in West Chester, PA, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

Born in Wilmington, DE on March 24, 1973, he was a son of the late Luis Colon and Paula Lugo. In his earlier years, he enjoyed football, cars and karate. Luis' passion will always be remembered for working and restoring cars, he was great for working with his hands. He was also an avid 49ers fan. Luis was known for his big heart, he would give his shirt off his back and his last dime to help anyone in need. Of all his passions, his greatest love was his grandchildren.

Luis is survived by his daughters, Ieshia Colon and Naysha Colon; girlfriend, Doris Cruz; siblings, Geraldo Colon, Oscar Lugo, Nelson Lugo, Yamira Colon and Miriam Colon; and his grandchildren, Jacob Zavala, Mila Villasenor, Easton Luis Francisco, and Xavier Angel Mercado Cruz.

All services will be held privately.

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