David Colombo of Dearborn Heights passed on to a new life on February 20, 2021. He was the beloved son of Mildred and the late Harvey A. Colombo. Born on May 14, 1952, David attended St. Suzanne's elementary, was a member of the first graduating class of Bishop Borgess High School in Redford and attended Wayne State University. 

David's father was a sign painter and working with his dad, David developed a love for lettering and eventually took over the business, Ashlee Signs.  David introduced computer driven vinyl graphics to the company, which dramatically expanded their advertising lines. David's work focused on major accounts, including Vernor’s ginger ale, Tiger Stadium, Pat Milliken Ford, Corrigan moving, Cipparone construction, and Laramie Crane, as well as countless neighborhood markets and pharmacies. If you’ve ever visited “the shop” or his home, photos of his work and mementos from clients plastered the walls within.

David loved to be involved in the community, as well as charitable events. He often provided sign work to nonprofit causes that were close to his heart, or impacted his friends and family. For decades he was active in the Dearborn Heights Rotary Club and participated in Dearborn Heights Police and Firefighters fundraisers.

David retired in 2020 and had a passion for live entertainment: his haunts included Cobo Hall, Comerica Park, Ford Field, DTE energy theatre, the Fox theatre, and Madison Square Gardens. For years he was a welcoming party at Sunday morning “tailgater” gatherings at Eastern Market on days of Lion’s home games. His booming voice, contagious laughter, and exceptional dance moves graced many venues, events, and celebrations.

David's biggest legacy is the large family he leaves behind. He is survived by two wonderful sons, Michael (Danielle), and Joseph (Michael Lanham). His three grandchildren, Ethan, Katie, and ELliott, were simply “the loves of his life”.  He was a loving brother to his six siblings Harvey (Judy), Nancy (Barry), Joanne (Ray), Ronald, Mary (Randy), and Carol (Alex), and an uncle to seven nieces and nephews.