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Colon, Angel Benedicto       16 Aug 2009    Aug 2009    Jerry Nelson

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Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star:  8/16/2009

COLON, ANGEL BENEDICTO
Angel Benedicto (Benny) Colon, 88 yrs old, resident of Ponchatoula, since
Hurricane Katrina, formerly of Metairie, LA. Date: August 14, 2009. Born
May 7, 1921, Corozal, Puerto Rico.  Son of the late Jose' Augustin and
Maria Rivera Colon.  Survived by his sisters, Gloria Esther Bennazar, Maria
Luisa Ortiz, Agueda C. Martin, Brother of the late Angel Rafael Colon,
Jose' Augustin Colon, Ana Julia Ortiz, Carmen Santiago, Placida C. Ortiz,
Mercedes Rivera.  Served in the Army during WWII from Dec.,1940 -
Dec.,1945, and was a Guard Patrolman. He was awarded the Expert Infantryman
Badge, American Theater Service Medal, World War II Victory Medal, American
Defense Service Medal with Metal Clasp, European African Middle Eastern
Theater Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, 7 Overseas
Service Bars. He was a member of VFW Post 3652. He was a longtime member of
the Club de Puerto Rico.  In the 1950s he studied to become a watchmaker
and worked for Gordon's Jeweler's for many years, and eventually retired
from Zales Jewelers in 1986.  Preceded in death by his loving wife
Josephine Castrillo Colon, survived by his three daughters: Brenda C. Vogel
(Eric), Cheryl C. Rodeghero, Sandra C. Whitlow (Mike), His Grandchildren:
Alison W. Soileau, Stacy W. Lindsey, Laura R. Fiegel, Holly W. Sims, Eric
Vogel, II, Melinda Rodeghero, Anthony Rodeghero, Arielle Vogel, Great
Grandchildren: Cole and Cassidy Soileau, Brice Fiegel, Ryann Lindsey, Mia
Sims, and the late Ryan D. Whitlow, and a host of nieces and nephews
He was an ordained deacon and was currently a member of Westside Baptist
Church, in Ponchatoula and a former member of Highland Baptist Church in
Metairie, and First Baptist Church of New Orleans, LA.  His sweet smile
will be forever missed by all who crossed his path. "Here's to you and me."
Visitation will be on Monday, at the Highland Baptist Church, 3927 Rayne
St. in Metairie LA. 70001, from 10:00 a.m. until services at 12:00 p.m.,
interment will follow at The Garden Of Memories Cemetery.  Many thanks to
Vital Healthcare and Vital Hospice for their tender care and support during
his last months.  An on-line guest book is available at
www.harrymckneely.com.

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