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Chip Collins Obituary

Chip Collins, 63 Of Sea Isle City, NJ Chip Collins, 63, passed away on May 8, 2011 after a brief battle with brain cancer. Loving son of the late Ed and Nancy (Curtin) Collins, Chip grew up in Milmont Park and Media. He attended Our Lady of Peace Elementary School; graduated from Archmere Academy and Marquette University. Chip was a highly successful realtor with Berger Realty in Ocean City, NJ. Survivors: He was a devoted husband to Ellen (Duff) Collins and a dedicated father to Christine and Dale Collins, Nick and Anthony Preuhs. Chip will be sorely missed by his brother Sean; his sisters JoAnne Contrisciane, Teri Tew and Kate Riley; his step-mother Betty Ray (Miller) Collins; 4 step-brothers. Interment will be private. Thank You: We extend our thanks to Chip's friends who brought joy to his life.

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Published by Delaware County Daily & Sunday Times from May 12 to May 13, 2011.

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John Kokoska

May 15, 2011

Dear Sean, Joanne, Teri, and Katie, Smitty sent me word of Chip's illness and passing. Please accept my deepest love and regards. I feel like I too lost a brother, because that's how your folks always treated us guys. Our prayers are with you. Love, Spark Kokoska

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