Victor Manuel Colon-Rodriguez, 82, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018 in Orlando, Fl. after a long battle with his worsening health conditions. He was born in Maunabo, Puerto Rico on October 15, 1935 and served proudly in the U.S. Army for 23 years and a veteran of the Vietnam War.
He was proceeded in death by his father, Sebastian Colon, his mother Leonides Rodriguez and his brother Carlos Velaquez.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Candida R. Colon-Salgado. His four children, Ana R. Colon-Liberatore, Victor L. Colon, Ruth D. Colon-Arvelo, and Maria D. Colon-Repass. His two grandchildren, Joseph A. Arvelo and Luis M. Arvelo.
In addition, he is survived by his Roberto Colon-Rodriguez, Felipe Colon and his sister Margarita Colon.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at the Baldwin Fairchild Conway Funeral Home on 1413 S. Semoran Boulevard, Orlando , followed by the burial at the Glen Haven Memorial Park on 2300 Temple Drive, Winter Park.
Lovingly known as "Papa"...he will be missed and honorably remembered by his family, friends and the public he served all his life.
