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Edward Rollins Obituary
Edward J. "Eddie" Rollins Sr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by members of his family, on Nov. 25, 2006. He was born in Boston, Mass., to Walter and Ellen (Jennings) Rollins.
Eddie was preceded in death by his three brothers and four sisters. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary; sons, Edward Rollins Jr. (Shari), New York, N.Y., and Michael Rollins, Sacramento; daughters, Nancy Nelson (Roger), San Francisco, Donna Crowder (Bill), Fairfield, and Marian Jackson (Ken), Novato; grandchildren, Eric Nelson (Jennifer), Elizabeth Nelson, Jonathan Crowder (Sharnell), Heather and Marc Crowder, Emily and Bridget Jackson and Lily Rollins; and great-grandchildren, Cooper and Lola Nelson and Zoe Crowder.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the 211th Coast Artillery, MA National Guard, and finished his five and a half years of military service as a technical sergeant with the U.S. Army Air Corps. Eddie was employed as a Shop 51 electrician and later a nuclear inspector during his 26 years at M.I.N.S.Y. He was a Kaiser Hospital volunteer for 25 plus years, a fourth-degree knight of the Knights of Columbus, past president of the St. Vincent's Holy Name Society, member of the YMI and SIRS, and a former Scoutmaster of Troop 5. Eddie was a long-time parishioner of St. Basil's Church.
The Rollins family would like to thank the staff of Kaiser Hospital for the wonderful care provided over the years to Eddie. We would like to especially thank Doctors Williams, Engleman, Quan and Tsai.
Visitation was 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. vigil Wednesday, Nov. 22 at Colonial Chapels, 1000 Redwood St. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. today at the chapel of All Souls Catholic Cemetery, 550 Glen Cove Road, Vallejo.
Memorial contributions may be made in Eddie's name to St. Patrick's-St. Vincent's High School.
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Faith and Don O'Hara
December 2, 2006
Dear Mary and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Ed's passing! His quick wit and warm smile will be truely missed! You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Daniel and Sipke Flanigan
November 30, 2006
Mrs. Rollins and Mike, I'm very saddened by the passing of Mr. Rollins. It has been my absolute pleasure to know your family for over forty years and I always respected Mr. Rollins for his patience, fairness, his common sense, and his sense of humor (which Mike and I really appreciated under many circumstances). Please accept our condolences.
Paul and Sally Erskine
November 29, 2006
Ed was a special person and he will be missed by many. We so enjoyed visiting with him. We just returned from a trip to Boston and we thought about Ed when we were there. We were looking forward to talking to him about our trip and our visit to Boston. We will remember him and Mary and family in our prayers.
Mary Lou Keyworth (Barkas)
November 29, 2006
Mary and family,
So sorry to hear of the death of Eddie. I remember the times our family would spend together when I was a child. He was such a gentle caring man. He will be missed. God bless each of you and help you through this time of sadness.
Pete Comerford
November 29, 2006
My condolences to the Rollins family. I remember Mr. Rollins as being a great supporter of St. Vincent's High and the Class of 61. The few times I met Mr. Rollins after graduation he was always very friendly and ready to engage you in conversation.
John Damian
November 29, 2006
Mr. Rollins was my Confirmation sponsor at St. Vincent. To the entire family...I am so sorry for your loss.
John Damian
Cathy Vickers-Morton
November 28, 2006
My condolences to the entire Rollins family. I knew "Eddie" as my friend Donna's dad - he will always be Mr. Rollins to me. Rest in Peace and God bless.
Joyce Robinson Basta
November 28, 2006
Dear Mrs. Rollins & Family,
I was very sorry to hear the news about Mr. Rollins passing. I know my Dad and he were good friends and both very proud to be members of the 211th. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Robert Turpin
November 28, 2006
Very saddened to hear of the loss of such a fine Gentleman. I did enjoy Eddie very much! I do send my deepest simpathy.
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