Mr. Fructuoso (Paco) Colón of the South End of Boston, formerly of Puerto Rico, passed away on April 26, 2024 at the age of 91.

Paco, a once promising baseball player, was a United States Army veteran who served during the Korean War. He later worked for the United States Post Office where he retired after 30 plus of years. Paco was also a faithful servant of the Catholic Church.

Paco was a dedicated and loving husband, father and grandfather who shared his love, guidance and wisdom to his immediate family, extended family and friends.

Paco was predeceased by his son Edgardo Colón and daughter Lourdes Carter.

Paco is survived by his wife of 68 years, Sylvia Colón, his son Francisco Colón and his wife Sharon of Hyde Park, his son Juan Colón and wife Delfina of California, his son Robert  Colón and  his wife Zaida of Holliston, his son  Edgar Colón of Boston, his son Felipe  Colón and  his wife Sonia of Hyde Park, and by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 14 Montebello Road, Jamaica Plain on Saturday May 4, at 10:00 am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association www.alz.org