Franklyn Colon Obituary (1980 - 2025)

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of a remarkable man, Franklyn Junior Colon, who left this world on September 23, 2025. Born on July 18, 1980, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Franklyn lived a life dominated by optimism, resilience, and an unwavering resolve to pursue excellence. As Maya Angelou said, "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Franklyn indeed made everyone he met feel special, heard, and cherished. Franklyn was a gifted Airplane Mechanic in the US Military, where he served with great dedication and professionalism. His commitment to his career was mirrored by his love for his family and community. Franklyn's quick wit, infectious laughter, and captivating storytelling brought warmth and light to everyone around him. As Einstein once said, "Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile." Franklyn lived his life for others, always willing to lend a helping hand and never expecting anything in return. Franklyn is survived by his beloved family, his father Gavino Colon, his mother Marina Santos, his son, Daniel Colon, his sister, Mariela Colon, and his brother, Malvin Colon. He was a beacon of strength and guidance for them, and his spirit of generosity, humility, and kindness will continue to live in their hearts. Franklyn will be remembered as a man of extraordinary integrity, a loving father, a caring son, and a supportive brother. His legacy will continue to inspire and guide those he left behind. We encourage everyone whose lives were touched by Franklyn to leave memories and upload photos to his memorial page. His story is not only told through his deeds and achievements but also through the lives he impacted. Let us celebrate his life by sharing our unique and personal memories of him. His spirit will forever thrive in our hearts and in the stories we share.