Helen Collova Obituary
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Beloved mom, grandma and great-grandma. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Preceded in death by mother Ann, husband Gus, son Steve, grandson Troy, siblings Bobby, Betty, Carole, Peggy and Judy. Survived by children Renee, Tim, Mark, Bruce (Gloria), Rachel (Fred), and daughter-in-law Ruthie.
Eleven grandchildren: Crystal (Ben), Steven (Mel), Andrew (Matt), Ben, Mara (Marcus), Eric (Jen), Amber (Gabe), Heather (Jordan), Kenzie (Quinn), Sam (Tess) and Joe.
Sixteen great-grandchildren: Bella, Libby, Max, Vinny, Griffin, Django, Charli, Linex, Jeremiah, Oliver, Amaya, Isaac, Hailey, Hannah, Chelsea and Dezzren. Also survived by sister-in-law Connie, cousins, nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to St. John's the Evangelist Church, in care of St. Anne's CCW, where she was a member.
Mass of Christian burial on Friday, June 27, at 11 a.m. at St. John's the Evangelist Church in Little Canada. Visitation at church two hours prior to Mass.
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