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Pensacola Veteran, Former CIA Officer, and Ministry Leader Michael Colucci Passes Away at 88
Michael Jon Colucci, 88, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away August 3, 2026. He was born in Fall River, Massachusetts on July 3, 1938 to Michael and Juliette Colucci. He was married to Adria M. Colucci for nearly 54 years. Michael…
Key points
- Pensacola resident and Korean War veteran Michael Colucci passed away at age 88.
- Colucci served in the U.S. Army and CIA before retiring from IBM and founding Layman’s Walk Ministries.
- Services will be held Aug. 15 at Hillcrest Baptist Church, with burial on Aug. 18 at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Michael Jon Colucci, a Pensacola resident, U.S. Army Korean War veteran, and dedicated Christian minister, passed away on August 3, 2026, at the age of 88, according to information released by Faith Chapel Funeral Home.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts on July 3, 1938, Colucci spent decades in public and private service. His varied career included service in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, work with the Central Intelligence Agency, and a corporate career with IBM, from which he eventually retired.
Following his Christian conversion in 1986, Colucci devoted much of his time to lay ministry and global outreach. He was an active member of Hillcrest Baptist Church on East Nine Mile Road in Pensacola, where he supported worldwide missions and local youth outreach. Colucci also founded Layman’s Walk Ministries, a faith-based mission initiative focused on work in Cuba.
Beyond his ministry and career, Colucci was an avid author, painter, and sculptor. He was married to his wife, Adria M. Colucci, for nearly 54 years.
He is survived by his wife, Adria; his children, Juliann, Michael L., and Roxanne D. Colucci; five grandchildren; and extended family. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Fannie Brown Colucci, an infant son, and two siblings.
Service Details
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Pensacola, with Pastor Brian Barlow officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., followed by the service at 2:00 p.m.
Interment will take place Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Barrancas National Cemetery onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola.
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Based on reporting originally published by Faith Chapel Funeral Home (Pensacola). Read the original story.
