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It is my sad duty to report, Captain Dick Colby (HMM 263/RVN 1967) passed away March 14. Captain Colby had been waiting for a lung transplant for quite some time but had to deal with many medical set backs and couldn't quite get back into shape for the procedure. Dick was one of the good guys, a great pilot, fun to be around and he will be missed.
Will pass on funeral details when they become available.
S/F Gordon
Posted : 2007-03-15 14:39
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From: Josh Muir
Date: Mar 15, 2007 1:01 PM
Subject: Captain Richard J. Colby
To: webmaster@popasmoke.com
This is Richard J. Colby's nephew it was his wife's request to inform you that on March 14th 2007 Captain Richard J. Colby past away at the age of 61. His wife Katherine Colby can be contacted at 315-733-8602
Captain Richard J. Colby was a helicopter pilot through Vietnam and lived a happy life with his wife. the Marines was a huge part of his life and taught those around him of the war that he had participated in.
His wife Katherine Colby would like for you to make the people he loved aware of the circumstances and his passing......
1525 City St
Utica,NY 13502
Posted : 2007-03-15 20:47
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Captain Dick Colby Services
Services for Captain Colby will be held on Monday, March 19 at the:
Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home
3 College Road
Au Sable Forks, NY
Calling hours are 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm.
Captain Colby will be cremated and a private service will be held Tuesday, March 20.
I will be attending the services. If anyone wants me to pass on condolences by name, please let me know and I will pass them on to Kathy and the family.
S/F Gordon
Posted : 2007-03-16 21:18
