Deiby Colon
1961 – 2016

SPRINGFIELD – Deiby "David" Colon, 55, of Carew Street died Thursday at home surrounded by his family. David was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, son of Heriberto Colon Sr. and the late Rosa (Gonzalez) Colon, and has lived in Springfield most of his life. He worked at the former Breck Shampoo, Carando Meats and most recently was a P.C.A. He was a member and Co-Pastor at the Perfecto Amor Church in Springfield and served with the United States Army National Guard's 2-104 Infantry in Chicopee. A passionate sports fan, he loved the Patriots and Red Sox and volunteered at the Shriner's Hospital in Springfield. Besides his father Heriberto he leaves his wife Gladys (Rivera) Colon; four children Jessie Colon, Edwin Colon, Rosalie Wilson and Vanessa Colon; brothers Heriberto Colon Jr and Edwin Colon; sister Berlinda Dones and three grandchildren Delon and Sierra Wilson and Gabriel Gutierrez. The funeral will be held at the West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home Saturday at 9:00am with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery at 10:00am. Visiting hours will be held Friday from 6:00 – 8:00pm.