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George Collins Obituary

Collins, George Patrick
87, born November 17, 1925 died on August 4, 2013. He is survived by his wife Barbara, two sons Patrick and Timothy Collins and two brothers, John and Raymond Collins, and eight grandchildren. George was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Helen Collins and siblings Thomas, Helen and Frank. George was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a self-employed CPA. George was a graduate of St. Mary's High School and Loyola Marimount University. A Rosary will be Thursday August 8, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 330 W. Coral Gables, Phoenix, Arizona followed by a Mass at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Life Choices Women's Clinic, 9303 N. 7th Street, #4, Phoenix, AZ 85020-2417. Please visit www.hansenmortuary.com for online condolences.

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Published by The Arizona Republic from Aug. 7 to Aug. 8, 2013.

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Karen Hunter

August 8, 2013

So sorry to hear of your loss. George gave me my start in Phoenix and I always look back on those years fondly.
You are all in my prayers.

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