Lydia Leon Colon

March 24, 1949 - December 3, 2017

Lydia Leon Colon, 68 of Philadelphia, formerly of Trenton, NJ passed away peacefully on December 3, 2017 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital of Philadelphia surrounded by her beautiful family. Born in Vallaba, Puerto Rico on March 24, 1949, Lydia enjoyed time with family and going to the casino. Predeceased by her parents; Andres Colon and Juana Torres, son, Rafael Leon, Jr., and siblings Radames and Francisco Colon. Left to cherish her beautiful memory is her loving husband, Rafael Leon, Sr., caring son, Jose Leon, and wonderful siblings, Librado, Andrea, Eugenio, Cruz, Mary, Robert, Javier, and Marian B. Colon, two grandchildren, Aleysha and Jaleysha Leon, brother and sister in laws; Andres, Joelle, Cynthia, and Sully as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives through the United States and Puerto Rico. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday; December 9, 2017, 10:00am at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, 151 North Warren Street, Trenton NJ 08608. Visiting hours will be held Friday; December 8, 2017 from 6:00pm-8:00pm and Saturday morning 8:30am – 9:30am at the Chiacchio Southview Funeral Home, 990 South Broad Street (Rte 206), Trenton, NJ 08611 (parking facility and handicap access located directly behind the funeral home). Arrangements under the auspices of funeral directors David C. Chiacchio, CFSP and Rhonda L. Rivera and the dedicates staff of the Chiacchio Southview Funeral Home.