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John Collery Obituary

COLLERY - John Edward, of Oyster Bay at the age of 48 on June 19, 2009. Loving father of Kevin, Patrick, Shane, and John. Beloved son of Stella and the late Paul. Dear brother of Paula, Thomas, David and the late Paul. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. He was the Owner/Operator of Collery Pool Service. Family will receive friends at the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home Inc., 293 South Street, Oyster Bay, Tuesday 5-9pm. Funeral Mass Wednesday 9:30am St. Dominic's R.C. Chapel. Interment to follow St. Patrick's R.C. Cemetery Huntington, New York. For further information www.fpdevinefuneralhome.com.

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Published by Newsday on Jun. 22, 2009.

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pat c

July 11, 2009

miss you pop

Steve & Pat Dudas

June 23, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers to the Collery family in your time of sorrow.

June 22, 2009

Mrs. Collery.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Peggy Habbershaw

Kristin Zehnter

June 22, 2009

Can't believe he's gone. I'm so glad he visited me a couple of months ago.

Kristin Zehnter (former resident of 49 East Main Street)

John Minicozzi

June 22, 2009

My condolences go out to the Collery Family at this most difficult time. John was always a good friend and he will be missed by everyone.

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