Rey D. Collazo 1960-2024
WARREN — Rey D. Collazo, 64, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, due to complications of diabetes and Multiple Sclerosis.
Rey was born May 22, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Lucas Collazo and Rosa Negron. After moving to Youngstown when he was 9, he remained in the Youngstown / Warren area.
He was a 1978 graduate of Choffin Career Center in Youngstown, where he learned the printing trade that he used toward a 25-year career in teaching graphic arts at Trumbull Career and Technical Center in Warren.
During the summers and after retirement, Rey proudly served the Lordstown Police Department and Warren Township Police as a part-time officer.
He enjoyed sports; participating in football, baseball, bowling and softball. He also cheered on the Cleveland Browns and the Cleveland Indians. Rey spent years riding on his Harley for many miles, with his favorite trip being to the Dragon’s Tail in Tennessee. His closet full of Harley T-shirts attests to his many rides. An Electric Glide with a full tank of gas will be waiting for him at the gate for his eternal ride.
Rey leaves behind his wife of 42 years, Carolyn King Collazo; his daughter, Angela Junez (Ruben) of North Carolina; father, Lucas Collazo (Janice) of Chicago; mother, Rosa Negron of Illinois; sisters, Awilda Chute (Marty) of Iowa and Abigail Collazo of Illinois; brothers, Carlos Collazo, Victor Botello; and his uncle, Francisco Collazo (Cynthia), all of Illinois; grandson, Aben Junez; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Also missing him will be his fur buddies, Penny and Taco.
Special thanks to Gillette Nursing Home and rehabilitation.
Family will receive relatives and friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, 962 North Road NE, Warren, OH 44483.
In lieu of flowers, material contributions may be made in his name to your favorite charity, rescue or shelter.
Arrangements are entrusted to Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, 962 North Road NE, Warren, OH 44483, 330-394-6200. Dedicated to serving your loved ones. This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent to www.statonborowskifuneralhome.com.
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