With deep regret we are announcing, the passing of our Son, Patrick Gregory Colo. He passed away after fighting a persistent illness. Leaving us way too soon at the age of 44, Just days before his 45 Birthday. Leaving behind his parents, Gregory Colo, Barbara/Colo Burke and stepparents, Kevin Burke and Deborah Colo. Patrick attended Junior High and High school in Columbus Ohio and graduated from Tate High School in Pensacola, Florida. After gradation he returned to Columbus, Ohio where he pursued a career in debt collection and was promoted several times. More recently he was working as a waiter/bartender and assistant manager. He will be missed tremendously by his extended family and numerous friends.
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