Edward (Eddie) Collins

Eddie's family I am Harold Wilson the years I've known Eddie and sang with him in Chicago area He's always been a blessing .I really groove just being around him and his musical style He's in a place where he always has audiences smiling with this angelic deep tenor sometimes baritone voice . He will always be my prayers. May God's blessings Be with his friends and family .

Our condolences to Ed's family, daughters, Marie, his siblings, Aunt, and the other host of friends. Ed has been a great friend for 2 decades, mentoring and embracing my son from a young age, encouraging him to be his own man, just everything you want in a role model. He called my mom to cheer her up through a couple of hospital stays, even showing up to pick on her the way only he could, to make her laugh and go for a walk in the hall and "get on to the healing part". Ed was one of a kind, and is a true loss to all who knew him. Rest in peace, my friend.

I am blessed. Many people don´t get to have relationships with one or two parents.. I got two sets. You taught me everything I know about performing, everything you could teach me I was eager to learn. I´m going for it dad. For you, I am going to give it my all. I love you daddy. Forever and ever.

Met him ..is it 30 years ago in lake Zurich and said omg. I'm taking u on star search ..he did my son s b day as well as mine at a bowling alley takeover with Andrea and Joey b. Said it was 1 of his best gigs. Xoxo

Ed, you were one of theeeeee best entertainers and classiest respectful men that I´ve ever performed with. Thank you for so many fun memories....you sure will be missed my friend

I first heard Ed Collins sing at Gianotti's Restaurant and thought, oh my God this singer has such a great voice. From then on I was hooked on hearing Ed sing and heard him regularly there and 3 Olives. We had a group of regulars and we always had a blast. I have such good memories and those places and then over the years he was a regular at Chicago Prime Steakhouse and the good times continued. I hope Ed knew how much we all loved him and how much joy he brought to us with his music. Rest in peace, my dear friend!

I attended high school with Marie. Although we haven´t seen each other in decades, my deepest sympathy for your loss. May you find peace and comfort in the memories you shared. My heartfelt condolences.

God rest your soul Ed, you gave me many wonderful memories of you and your music. I remember singing with you at The 3 Olives with Don Bono and The Drifters, big thrill

I saw Eddie perform regularly in the Chicagoland area. After performing on many occasions we'd have a drink at the bar. He was one of my favorite local entertainers.

R.I.P. my friend

Ed was a significant part of our family. He was the Godfather to our daughters, as I Marissa. He was a mentor to Hope and Paiton, and a special bond was shared by all 3.
We shared laughter and tears, memories, lectures and inside jokes as a family in the 3 decades the Lord blessed us with.
I'm thankful to have been with Ed as he entered heaven.
It was a blessing to have been your friend, more so family.
Love you forever.
I'll take over your duties to Marie and Marissa now. Rest easy my friend.