Colleen D. Peio's Obituary
Colleen D. Peio, age 67, of Howey-In-The-Hills, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016 after an extensive battle with cancer. She was born August 23, 1949 in San Diego, CA.
Colleen grew up in Astatula, Fl., attending school there, as well as in Tavares. She moved to Kauai, Hawaii, where she raised her children and was the proprietor of Hanalei Garden and Gift, and the first to open a hardware store on the North Shore, in the Princeville Center.
Some years after Colleen moved back to the Mainland, she became a Corrections Officer for Orange County Corrections, leading up to her medical discharge when diagnosed with stage 4 lung and brain cancer. She fought her valiant fight for almost 11 yrs. She was an inspiration, and loved by many.
Colleen was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce; and brother, Bob. She is survived by her two children; numerous grandchildren, two great grandchildren, one sister; and their families. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 30, 2016 from 12:00PM until 2:00PM at Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Home, Tavares. A Funeral Service will follow at 2:00PM in the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow at the Astatula Cemetery.
Per Colleen’s request, please come dressed in casual attire. Arrangements have been entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778, (352)343-4444. Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall.
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