Paul A. Collery

Paul A. Collery obituary

Paul A. Collery

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Aug

29

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10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

ST. ELIZABETH SETON CHURCH

9300 W. 167TH STREET, ORLAND HILLS, IL

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Aug

29

Memorial Mass

11:30 a.m.

ST. ELIZABETH SETON CHURCH

9300 W. 167TH STREET, ORLAND HILLS, IL

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Paul Collery Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home on Aug. 20, 2025.

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Paul A. Collery Age 58

Paul Collery, Chicago & Dromore, Ballintogher, Co. Sligo

The death has occurred of Paul Collery, Chicago, USA and formerly of Dromore, Ballintogher, Co. Sligo peacefully in Chicago.

Predeceased by his father Thomas Joseph and brother John.

Paul will be sadly missed by his heartbroken mother Dolores, his family Christine, Colin (Jessica), Grace, Brendan, Jena, his grandchildren Demi and Noah, his sisters and brothers Rosemary (Robert), Valerie (John), Cora (Derek), Thomas (Angela), Concepta, Bernadette (Eddie), Patricia (Keith), Oliver (Kelley), his nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

Memorial visitation Friday, August 29, 2025, 10:30 a.m. until time of Memorial Mass 11:30 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 9300 W. 167th Street, Orland Hills, IL

Interment private

Please leave a memory for the family on Paul's Tribute Wall; your stories will bring comfort to his family. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

29

Service

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

ST. ELIZABETH SETON CHURCH

9300 W. 167TH STREET, ORLAND HILLS, IL

Send Flowers

Aug

29

Memorial Mass

11:30 a.m.

ST. ELIZABETH SETON CHURCH

9300 W. 167TH STREET, ORLAND HILLS, IL

Send Flowers