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Ed Colligan Obituary

Ed (Alex) Colligan Passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 1, 2012. He was born on April 28, 1959, in San Francisco, CA, to Jerry and Joan Colligan. He grew up in Campbell, CA and attended Campbell High School, where he was on the swim and tennis teams. He played professional tennis in the Pacific Northwest before moving back to California and settling in Marin County. He was a tennis instructor, avid biker, and artist. He is survived by his father and step-mother, Jerry and Syl Colligan, of Incline Village, NV; sister, Laura Brown, and nephews, Ryan and Travis Brown, of Napa, CA; uncle and aunt, Jack and Phyllis Anderson, of San Anselmo, CA; and uncle and aunt, Frank and Carol Colligan, of Penn Valley, CA; plus numerous friends in Marin County. A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, at Noon, at Monte's Chapel of the Hills, 330 Red Hill Ave., San Anselmo, CA.

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Published by Marin Independent Journal on Dec. 5, 2012.

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Chris Carver

November 29, 2024

Thinking of Ed and the entire Colligan family.

Chris Carver

November 29, 2021

So hard to believe that 10 years have passed. I remember Ed as though it was yesterday.

Chris Carver

January 23, 2013

Dear Jerry and Laura,

I just found out about the passing of Ed. Our neighborhood was so special as we loved each and every child in our special group of friends. Ed was among those who was one of "ours." He had a great spirit of adventure and lived his life to the fullest.

The journey is only hard for those of us left behind. I am sending you my love and my hope for memories to comfort you.

Love,

Chris Carver

Suzy Streed

December 16, 2012

Edo...miss you my friend. Until we meet again. All my love and gratitude

Kathy Nicholson

December 15, 2012

Didn't know. RIP.

December 6, 2012

Lovely , talented Ed. I recall you with such fondness and a smile. Yours is a life to celebrate. I send my sympathies to the family. Most Sincerely,
Denise

leo bersamina

December 5, 2012

Alex my friend, I am truly saddened by your untimely departure from this world. We were just getting to know you. I wish your family peace and comfort knowing that you had many friends who cared about you. I hope that you are resting peacefully and playing lots of tennis.

Doug Acton

December 5, 2012

wow...I miss you Ed. Life is precious, may we all have the smile and energy Ed brought to every day. My sympathy to his family and friends.

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