Willie Colón Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Willie Colón in New York, New York, who passed away at the age of 75, on February 21, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Willie Colón to show support.
He is survived by: his wife Julia Colón Craig; his sons, William David Colón (Rose), Adam Diego Colón, Alejandro Miguel Colón (Nell) and Patrick Antonio Colón; his sister Isabell Brentson (Michael Johnson); and his grandchildren, Rose, William Colón, Damien Colón, Valentino, Elena and Inez Colón. He is also survived by three great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, we invite you to honor his life by supporting the ILD program at Columbia University. Contributions made in his name will help advance research and care for others living with this challenging disease.
