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Joseph Collins Obituary
(Capt., Ret)
Rochester: Sunday, October 19, 2008 at the age of 85. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Helen; children, Tim Collins, Mary Jo (Richard) Gavis and Karen Ann (Keith) Bock; grandchildren, Adam, Mary, James, Elizabeth Ann and Julia Emilie; sister, Mary Ochs, many loving nieces and nephews. Joe served in the Pacific Theater during WW II and retired from the City of Rochester Fire Department after 38 years of dedicated service.
His family will receive friends Wednesday 2-4, 7-9 PM at the funeral home. Friends are invited to meet the family Thursday 9:30 am at Holy Cross Church for his Funeral Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Holy Cross Church, 4492 Lake Ave., Rochester, NY 14612 or the School of the Holy Childhood, 100 Groton Parkway, Rochester, NY 14623.
PAUL W. HARRIS FUNERAL HOME
570 Kings Highway So. 544-2041
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Mary Hourihan
October 23, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He was a very special person and always made me smile. I know there was a huge welcoming committee waiting for him!!!
Much love
Mary "T" (Doehner) Hourihan and family
Marilyn and David Milko
October 23, 2008
Our prayers are with you all. We enjoyed being with Uncle Joe when he visited Mary Anne and family in Kalamazoo. I am sure that there will be a great Irish party in heaven when he arrives to be with the rest of the Collins family. Marilyn
C.P. Maloney
October 22, 2008
To all the Collins and "the sister Mary Collins Ochs",
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to have met Joe. He gave me great insight into WW II in the Pacific. One of my hereos. And I loved hearing the stories of the Alling & Cory days! My thoughts are with you all.
Deb Briggs
October 22, 2008
Mrs. Collins, Tim, Mary Jo & Karen:
Mr. Collins was a great neighbor to us all, growing up on Burley Rd. His deep voice, very deep belly laugh & funny words of wisdom is something all us Williams' kids will always remember. Even after moving away to Hilton, we would run in to Mr. Collins at Holy Cross functions, and when we would still address him as Mr. Collins, he would say, "you guys are adults now, you can call me Joe" - but we never could! He was a man who stood tall & proud & by us calling him "Mr. Collins" it was our way of giving respect to a wonderful, kind man. He will be missed by all and only leaves us with very fond memories. Love, Debbie (Williams) Briggs
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Betsy Lawless
October 22, 2008
Uncle Joe, You will be missed by so many people. We will miss your your thoughtfulness. You were the patriach of our family. Thanks for all you have done for all of us. The dinner table will never be the same without you. We will miss you so much. Love, Betsy, Mark, John, Bridget and Shannon Lawless
Carol Oliver
October 21, 2008
On behalf of the Uschold family, I'd like to express our sympathy & sense of loss for the passing of a wonderful man-a true friend and neighbor. I'm sure your father and ours will rejoice in reuniting & will be watching over all of us.
Love always,
Carol
Lynn Quinn
October 21, 2008
Mr. Collins always had time for a kind word. He had a genuine interest in what we were doing.
Barry & Dottie Sullivan
October 21, 2008
Dear Helen, Karen and other Collins children,
We are so sorry for your loss. We pray for the soul of Joseph Collins...now at peace. May you find much peace and satisfaction on so many years of memories.
Warm wishes,
Barry & Dottie Sullivan
Mary Nelson
October 21, 2008
Dear Mrs. Collins, Karen, MaryJo and Tim,
Barry and I were so sad to hear of Mr.Collins passing . I have good memories of Mr. Collins and we hope time will heal and that you more strength with each passing day.
We will be in touch and hope the next several days are peaceful and healing.
We love you--
Mary and Barry Nelson
Thomas Quinn
October 21, 2008
Joe was a great role model growing up, a great neighbor, and a man of tremendous integrity.
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