Kevin Michael Colombo, 70, of Clarendon Hills died July 11, 2024, of an apparent stroke.
He was born in Chicago in 1953 to Patrick and Jeanne Colombo and was one of five siblings.
Kevin graduated from Hinsdale Central in 1971. He went on to get his bachelor's in English from the University of Illinois-Chicago in 1978, followed by earning his law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1981. He was a partner at Saikley, Garrison, Colombo and Barney for almost 40 years.
Kevin had many interests along with a great sense of humor. He gave credit to the Brookfield Zoo and his job of shoveling elephant "pies" as his motivation for finishing college. He was an avid reader, golfer and poker player. He had a passion for history and music.
According to his little sisters, he was the best giver of noogies ever. He was an expert table tennis player starting back during his days at UIC. He once won a prize for having the "Best Legs." He ran the Chicago Marathon several times.
He earned various professional accolades including the Pro Bono Service Award in 2015. He was thought of as the funny jokester, always ready with a smile.
He was preceded in death by his father, Patrick Colombo; his brother, Rick Colombo; and his uncle, Gerald Griffin.
He is survived by his mother, Jeanne Colombo; his sisters, Leah Bolek, Janet (John) Lattmann, Valerie (Michael) Redlich; and his nieces and nephews, Brian (Rachel) Bolek, Valerie (Jose) Bolek, Zachary (Amber) Lattmann, Patrick Lattmann, Luke Lattmann and Michael Redlich; and his great-nephews, Patrick Lattmann, TJ Bolek and Wesley Bolek.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, July 26, at Sullivan Funeral Home, 60 S. Grant St., Hinsdale. Interment is at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside.
Memorials may be made to a charity of choice.
