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Robin Collado Obituary

COLLADO - Robin R. October 14, 2008. Beloved daughter of Judith and the late Gilberto Collado; dear sister of Rhonda (Mary) and the late Raymond and Julianna Collado; also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in Blessed Trinity Church on Friday at 10 AM. Arrangements by VANDERCHER & DICK FUNERAL HOME.

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Published by Buffalo News on Oct. 16, 2008.

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Rosario & Marlene

November 4, 2008

Robin you will always be in our hearts. We will never forget the good times we all had together. We will always love you.

Ramon Castillo Jr.

October 17, 2008

Rest in peace Robin. You are in a better place now and you will be missed. Ill never forget the time we drove to Pennsylvania when the engine blew up. I remember when the engine started making a load noise you said " is that a Mac truck" and roled up the window. That was so funny because we all thought it was a truck. I talked to Robin two days before she died, and I never said a proper good bye to her. So, Robin I love you and you will have a place in my heart. Tell Grandma, Grandpa and Tio Gilbert I love them.

Lina Colletti Family

October 17, 2008

I will never forget how she helped me through my teenage years. And how we partied at tio martin's house during New Year's and the Sunday family get together's at grandma house. We really enjoyed gossiping about the Collado dramas and laughing about my son's preschool years. What consouls my heart is knowing that she is with her beloved "daddy".

Margie Cruz

October 17, 2008

I will remember you as a friend and as one of my patients. Our long talks in and out of the hospital, our gossip times, our tearful times, our sad times, and our crazy ones. You know what you meant to me, and now you are with some of my other angels: My mom, Sylvia, & Gilbert, but you can watch down on everything now, you can walk on the clouds, you can fly as high as you want. i will miss you, always.

JoAnn Clark

October 16, 2008

Our thoughts, love and prayers are with Judy, Rhonda and family. I know Robin will be missed by all. Judy and Rhonda were such wonderful care givers to her all these years. May God bless you and keep you through these difficult days. We thank you Lord for giving Robin peace at last.
Much love from your Florida family,
Jim, JoAnn, Carol, Ken, Nicole, Richard, Bud and JoElla
(Ephesians 2 : 8&9 )

The Rodriguez Family and extended family Jorge, Elena, Nivian and family

October 16, 2008

Our deepest sympathies to the Collada family.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
May God fill you with peace in your heart
God bless you and give you stength.

maribel collado

October 16, 2008

you will be deeply missed you were brave to endure all you have I will never forget all the good times we had at the collado's house I will always rember how you lived. Love you always!!!!

Dolores Collado

October 16, 2008

When I think of Robin, I think of her father Gilberto. She always told me that he was with her every time she was in the hospital, even though he was reading the newspaper and going straight to the horse racing entries. This time I know "daddy" was with her in spirit, without the newspaper, which I am sure eased her pain. There are so many memories to share about her that it would be impossible to list them all here. Robin, you will be sadly missed by all. Love always, Tio Dolores and Aunt Carmen

Joanne Lelito

October 16, 2008

I've only known Robin for a short time but I'm so happy to have met her. She was so down to earth and had a great sense of humor. For someone who's been through so much....healthwise you'd never know it by talking to her. She enjoyed life and her family. She always talked about her mom & her sister & how they were always there for her. I got a kick out of her playing Journey music whenever I came over because she knew I was a big Journey fan too !!!! She truly inspired me & I will miss her. My thoughts & prayers are with her & her family.

Rosario Serrano

October 16, 2008

You will be missed... you were an inspiration to me for overcoming all of your health issues. Im a stronger person now because of you. I will cherish all our memories we had together. "You know we had some fun"..My God Bless your family.

Pete Rodriguez

October 16, 2008

My deepest sympathies to the Collado Family. RIP!

Rhonda Collado

October 16, 2008

To my Dearest and most loving sister, I will miss you immensely. You have been a person that I learned to depend on since I was a little girl. I was always the very shy and introvert of our family and you would always do my bidding for me. Than when you got your first major illness of losing your leg and almost your life you learned to depend on me for your errands and your voice. You have taught me how to express myself to others and how to talk to people on the phone. You showed me that your love of helping others was very important to you and you always helped those that you felt were in more need than yourself. Even in your last week of life you were still reaching out to people reassuring them that everything was going to be alright.
This is one of the hardest things that I have to do is saying goodbye to you. I know that you will be with our other family and that you will be greeted with open arms. I am happy that you are finally without the pain that you had to endure most of your 47 years of life and that you will be in a much happier place...

Mary Kim Partridge

October 16, 2008

My Sweet, kind, loving, giving, "Sister-in-Law", In the short few years that I have had the priviledge of knowing you, you have taught me so much about how to live life with courage and constant hope. Your life and death will for always be an inspiration. I know you are in heaven now free of suffering and pain. Although I will miss you so very much, I know that you are with me always as my Angel Robin.

shirley cruz-barile

October 16, 2008

heah Robin, you were a very special person to our family. You were always there for us and we pray that you find peace in heaven with our Mom. Fly high and be happy now that you are in God's arms. Love, Shirley Cruz-Barile

Dental Dept. NWBCHCC

October 16, 2008

Robin will be sadly missed. She was a vibrant, outgoing person. Our thoughts and prayers are with her and her family.

Ada Marilyn Collado

October 16, 2008

Rest in peace. In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Valerie Collado

October 16, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008


To Robin, her family was the most important possession she had. I know that these last few years have been very difficulty for your family. If there is anything you need, please let us know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Love Always
Tio Dolores, Tia Carmen, Val, Linda W., Mikayla, and Crystal Collado

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