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Colleen FREY Obituary
(nee Hollenbeck)
November 20, 2021 - Beloved wife of the late Gregory E. Frey. Devoted mother of Dr. Timothy (Mary Lou Ruch), Christopher (Jody) and Michael Frey. Loving grandmother of Claire, Dan, Alicia and Accalia. Dear sister of Cynthia Hollenbeck and Christina Pedersen. Also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the C. Mertz and Son Funeral Home, Inc., 911 Englewood Ave. Wednesday from 3-6 PM. All are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph University Church (3269 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214) on Friday at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at Church. If desired, donations in Colleen's memory to the charity of the donors choice. Please share online condolences at https://www.mertzfh.com/
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Memories and Condolences
for Colleen FREY
4 Entries
DR.Betty Cappella
November 23, 2021
She was one of the most talented faculty members in her field. I was her Chair and Dean but most importantly her friend . Rest now that God has called you .
Mary Ann Gerstle
November 22, 2021
All of us at the TCC will greatly miss Colleen!
She and I shared many good times together.
You three sons and your families are in my prayers.
God bless you all.
Moira Martin
November 22, 2021
What a talented and loving woman who inspired me to better things. I will dearly miss Colleen.
Blessings to her loving family.
Pat Ruch
November 22, 2021
Prayers and hugs to all Colleen's family and friends.
Holding you in thought and prayer as you gather this week, as you say your good byes, and in the weeks and months and changes to come.
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Visitation
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
C. Mertz & Son Funeral Home, Inc. - Buffalo911 Englewood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223
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