Terrence J. Collins

Terrence J. Collins obituary, Elmhurst, IL

Terrence J. Collins

Terrence Collins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst on May 24, 2025.

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Terrence J. Collins, age 73, of Forest Park, Army Veteran with service in Vietnam; Past President Kiwanis Forest Park; VFW post commander; beloved husband of Susan L., nee Sauer; loving brother of Dawn Collins, Patricia (the late Kevin) Kater and the late Kevin Collins; dear uncle of Sean (Sasha) Kater, Kristin (Christian) Abrazaldo and great-uncle of Alessa Abrazaldo ; cherished son of the late Annie, nee Heneghan and Herbert Collins. Visitation Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 3:00 p.m. until time of 7:00 p.m. with a funeral service at 6:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Private Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery, Stickney. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to PAWS, 1997 North Clybourn, Chicago, IL 60614. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com
VISITATION
Wednesday
May
28
3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Gibbons Funeral Home
134 South York Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
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FUNERAL SERVICE
Wednesday
May
28
6:00 p.m.
Gibbons Funeral Home
134 South York Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Click here to get directions

INTERMENT
Private
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
PAWS, 1997 North Clybourn, Chicago, IL 60614 https://www.pawschicago.org/

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May 27, 2025

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May 24, 2025

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Leslie LaBelle

May 27, 2025

Sue, I´m so sorry for your loss. You were so devoted to Terry and showed him how much you loved and cherished him. My prayers are with you and your family.

Leslie

Brian P Vuolo

May 24, 2025

Please accept my condolences at this difficult time.

The Gibbons Family

May 24, 2025

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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May 27, 2025

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