Obituary of Ernest Colon

Ernest Colon, age 66, of Milestone Estates, Hawley, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 1, 2007, at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, the former Melba L. Gutierrez. Born May 16, 1941, in Bronx, NY, he was the son of Alida (Liniares) Colon and the late Hector Colon. He retired as an electrician in 2006 and was member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 3. Formerly a resident of Milford, he had lived locally for 17 years and was a member of BVM Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church. He was also an active hunter and fisherman. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters: Jennifer Colon of Hawley, PA, Miriam Cattello of Ocean Pines, MD, and Desire Arroyo of Bronx, NY; four sons: Jorge Castano, in active service with the US Navy, Angel Rodriguez Sr. of Milford, PA, Ernest Mitchell Colon of New York City, and Anthony Colon of Queens, NY; his mother: Alida (Liniares) Colon of Hawley; three brothers: Hector Colon of Pleasant Valley, NY, Charlie Colon of Orlando, FL, and Michael Colon of Jacksonville, FL; 11 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by two sons, Christopher and Louis Rodriguez; a wife, Iris "Blanca" Colon; and a grandon, Angel. Calling hours will be Monday, July 2, from 7 to 9 PM and Tuesday, July 3, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at Teeters East Chapel. The Funeral Mass will be Thursday, July 5, at 10:00AM at BVM Queen Of Peace Roman Catholic Church, 319 Chestnut Ave, Hawley, with Rev. Richard W. Beck, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Milford Cemetery, Milford, PA.