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Ellen Collins Obituary

COLLINS - Ellen, (nee Schrage) of Blue Point on August 4, 2008 in her 99th year. Predeceased by her husband, Fremont; her granddaughter, Debra; her parents and six of her seven brothers and her sister, Amelia. She is survived by her children; June Carlozzo of Arizona, Joan Matthews of Blue Point and Richard Collins of Patchogue. She is also survived by her nine grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and her brother, Francis of Bayport. Arrangements entrusted to the Ruland Funeral Home (S. of LIE Ext 63) 500 N. Ocean Ave., Patchogue NY. Family to receive friends on Wednesday from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Religious services 8:30pm, Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Closing prayers, 10am Thursday with interment to follow in Washington Memorial Park in Mt. Sinai, NY.

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Published by Newsday on Aug. 6, 2008.

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don brainard

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ellen was just a wonderful person,she will be missed

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