To honor Don Pablo's legacy as a fierce voice for the community he loved, his family has established the Pablo de Jesus Colon Hijo - Prosperidad Latina Fund housed at Fairfield County's Community Foundation to continue his work.  The fund's purpose is to provide support to organizations that serve the Latino community in Connecticut and beyond.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making a donation to the fund using the link below to honor Don Pablo's legacy as an advocate and his desire to see Latino communities prosper.

www.fccfoundation.org/ProsperidadLatinaFund

Pablo de Jesús Colón Hijo, founder of Radio Cumbre Broadcasting 103.3 FM & 1450 AM in Bridgeport, CT passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on April 29th 2021 at the age of 86.

Pablo was an amazing father, grandfather, great grandfather, and loving husband in his 50th year of marriage to his wife Migdalia.  He was our Papi, Papito, Abuelo, Abuelito, our Papá and we will miss him terribly.  His passions were music, reciting poetry, hosting family parties, decorating the house for Christmas and playing with his grandchildren.

His absence will also be greatly felt in our community.  "Don Pablo", as he was called by many, was an icon and pioneer of Spanish radio in CT.  During his more than 65 years as an on-air personality (51 in Connecticut) and radio station owner, he strongly believed it was his responsibility to be an advocate for the Latino community he served and entertained.  He would never hesitate to use his platform and position to shine a light on issues that affected his community.  He was an entrepreneur, advocate, and trailblazer who paved the way for many Latino business owners, media professionals, and community leaders.  He was a respected leader in the community and has been honored by various organizations for his efforts on their behalf and his accomplishments.  In 1993, he was inducted into the "Circulo de Locutores Dominicanos"; the Broadcasters Hall of Fame in his native Domincan Republic.  In 2008, Pablo & his wife Migdalia were national finalists for Radio Ink's "Medallas de Cortez" - Hispanic Broadcaster of the Year award, and in 2015 Pablo was inducted into the Connecticut Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame for his achievements.

Pablo was predeceased by his parents (Pablo de Jesús Colón Sr. & Ernestina Ferrer Colón), siblings (Napoleón Colón, Radhames Colón, Eufemia Pichardo, Fredita Colón, Concepción Colón), and children (Jose Angel Colón, Magaly Herrera, and Vilma Barrios.

Pablo is survived by his loving wife, Migdalia Colón, and children: Pablo Colón III (Erin), Migdalia Fletcher (Casey), Javier Colón (Maureen), Alba Singh (Mohan), Evelyn Bozeman (Tabbie), Omar Colón (Elsa), Lina Colón, and Angela Colón.

Pablo is also survived by his siblings: Ramon Colón (Ophelia), Rosa Hymes (Daniel), Clara Pichardo, Hilda Colón his grandchildren: Dalia, Logan, Annabelle, Gabriel, Solana, Amaia, Mathias, Victoria, Abraham, Vanessa, Luke, Luis Angel, Alexander, Omar, Joel, Sherina, Shanela, Petronio and his great grandson Nicholas.

A virtual Celebration of Life will be held for Pablo on Friday, May 7, 2021 and will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. To access the virtual service please visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7441472578 or use Meeting ID: 744 147 2578 and Passcode: 202914. A public walk-through visitation will be held on Thursday, May 6, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Dennis & D'Arcy - Abriola & Kelemen Funeral Home, 2611 Main Street Stratford CT 06615. Those attending are asked to wear masks, follow all social distancing guidelines and after paying their respects exit the building without lingering to ensure that all guests may come through. Interment will be private.

In Lieu of Flowers:

To honor Don Pablo's legacy as a fierce voice for the community he loved, his family has established the Pablo de Jesus Colon Hijo - Prosperidad Latina Fund housed at Fairfield County's Community Foundation to continue his work.  The fund's purpose is to provide support to organizations that serve the Latino community in Connecticut and beyond.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making a donation to the fund using the link below to honor Don Pablo's legacy as an advocate and his desire to see Latino communities prosper.

www.fccfoundation.org/ProsperidadLatinaFund