Obituary of David Colon, Sr.

    Mr. David Colon, Sr., affectionately known by many as “Uncle Davie”, age 61, of Rome, NY, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Wynn Hospital in Utica with his loving family by his side.

     David was born in Bethlehem, PA on July 31, 1962, the son of Jose and Felicita (Gonzalez) Colon. He came to Utica as a young boy and was a graduate of Proctor Highschool. For over 20 years, David was employed as a meat cutter with Mazzaferro’s Meat and Deli in Rome. David lived for cooking, dancing and music and his greatest joy was spending time with his family who were the light of his life. He was a member of Historic Old St. John’s Church in Utica.

     David is survived by his three beloved children, Marisol Rodriguez, David Colon, Jr. and Alexander Colon and Kaytie Yager all of Utica and their mother, Michele (Noti) Mellito; five cherished grandchildren, Jeremias Rodriguez, Amari Berkley, Alexander Colon II, Alaiya Colon and Serenity Rodriguez; his mother, Felicita Colon of Utica two sisters, Iris Colon-Santiago and her partner, Gloria Brazil of Utica and his twin sister, Dora Colon-Rodriguez and her husband, Efrain of Utica; one brother, Jose Colon, Jr and his wife Anna of Utica and sister-in-law, Kathleen Colon of Utica, as well as many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Jose Colon; two brothers, William “Billy” Colon and Jose Juan “Josie” Colon; one sister, Josephine “Cale” Colon; step-son, Candido Luis Noti; cousin, Vanessa Colon and two nephews, Jose "Papo" Colon and Jose "Nego" Colon.

     Visitation for family and friends is Friday, May 31, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at the Heintz Funeral Home, 408 Herkimer Rd., N. Utica, followed by a prayer service and time to share stories at 12:00 noon at the conclusion of visitation. He will be laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery in Utica.

     David’s family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the entire Colon family, especially Jose “Chi Jui” Colon, Luis “Lusito” Colon and Jose “Emcee” Colon, for the lifetime of love and close family bond you shared with him. A special thank you to Brian and Joe Mazzaferro and their entire staff at Mazzaferro’s Meat and Deli for the many years of friendship.  A special thank you is extended to the Staff on the third floor, ICU at Wynn Hospital, for the wonderful care and compassion you provided to David.