Rita Colon-Urban Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Rita Colon-Urban (Flushing, New York), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Rita left this world on October 11, 2024 at the age of 83, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita Colon-Urban to show support.

In the sacred silence of farewell, Rita is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Rita's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

She is survived by: her husband Carl; and her children, David and Maria.

She was a respected leader in her field, focusing on infectious diseases, and was actively involved with the Ford Foundation Fellows as a regional liaison, further supporting and mentoring young scholars.