Family Mourns Sudden Death Of 'Passionate' Mental Health Advocate, 23, From Oceanside
The Long Island community is mourning the sudden loss of a young advocate whose passion for mental health awareness and helping others left a lasting impact.
Elysia “Elly” Colón, 23, from Oceanside, died unexpectedly Friday, Jan. 24, according to her obituary. A cause of death was not given.
“It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved Elly Colon, who left us far too soon,” Mickie Lewis wrote on a GoFundMe. “The loss has left a hole in our hearts that can never be filled.”
Colón graduated from Oceanside High School in 2019, and later stud…
