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PHILIP COLLINS Obituary

COLLINS, Philip G. Of Saugus, formerly of Chelsea, on August 28. Beloved husband of 50 years to Dorothy A. (Mickiewicz) Collins of Saugus. Devoted father and father-in-law of Jerry Collins and his wife Debbie, Diane Sudanowicz and her husband Richard, all of Saugus. Cherished grandfather of Richard Sudanowicz, Jenna and Justine Collins, Brittney Sudanowicz, and Janelle Collins. Dear brother of the late Beatrice Isganderian, Anna DiTomasso, his twin sister Phyllis Buckley, John, Freddy, Albert, George and Robert Collins. Funeral services will be conducted from the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, CHELSEA on Thursday September 1st at 10:00 A.M. Services will conclude with interment at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the Welsh Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4 - 8 P.M. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home. Late member and past Financial Officer PAV Post 13 Chelsea, the DAV and late U.S.C.G. Korean Confl. Veteran. For directions or to send expressions of sympathy, please visit: www.WelshFuneralHome.com Frank A. Welsh & Sons Chelsea, 617-889-2723

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 30 to Aug. 31, 2016.

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Diane Sudanowicz

August 24, 2024

Dad, I can’t believe it will be eight years since you left us. I know before your passing things weren’t great, but I just wanted to say I am doing the right thing by you and Ma and I hope you are looking down On this. Rest in peace, and I want you to know I really do miss you and Ma❤❤

Lisa Paige

September 1, 2016

Rest in peace Uncle Phillip. You have been such a kind and gentle man and you will always be loved and missed. I'm sorry I couldn't come to the service, but my thoughts are with all of you.

Richard Gagliano

August 30, 2016

My uncle, my friend; a man I have great respect and love for; he will always be in my heart and I will always remember. From Ricky, Renee, RJ, Chrissy (his god daughter), John and Gianna, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love to all you all.

Pat Paige

August 30, 2016

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

Kelli Breen

August 30, 2016

Going to miss you Uncle Philip. You were the best uncle. Love you RIP

John Paige

August 30, 2016

To my godfather, may he rest in peace!

Sherri Maggio

August 29, 2016

Rest in peace and love Mr. Collins, you were a true gentleman. Prayers to Dottie, Jerry and Diane.
Love, Sherri

Karen and tom Walsh

August 29, 2016

So sorry for your loss we won't be able to make it but tom and i send our condolences he was a great guy .

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31

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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home - Chelsea

718 Broadway Main Office, Chelsea, MA 02150

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1

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home - Chelsea

718 Broadway Main Office, Chelsea, MA 02150

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