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for David Collins
Colleen Hayes
February 2, 2007
Joanne:
I can't tell you how sorry and shocked I am to hear about Dave. I always looked forward to seeing him to catch up how you and the kids were doing. You guys were his world. If you ever need anything, you know that me and Dr. Schuster are always there for you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Janet Kowal
January 29, 2007
Dear Pat and family,
My whole family and I were all so sorry to hear of David's passing. What a difficult couple of years you all have had. We all remember David fondly.
Karen McSherry
January 29, 2007
Joanne and family
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Dave. You are in my prayers.
January 28, 2007
Dear Joanne,
We are sorry for your loss, May God Bless you and the girls.
Dave was a great guy and we have many fond memories...
Dan & Catherine Casella
Laura Lauretta
January 23, 2007
Dear JoAnne,Kaylin and Natalie,
Words cannot even begin to tell you about the sadness that we feel with Dave's passing. His smile over the years was always the same, and his gentle and warm ways will never be forgotten. We wish you all love and strength in getting through the each and every tomorrow and we wish you courage to handle these days ahead, in a way that would make Dave proud. If there is anything that we can do don't hesitate to reach out. Joseph will be by to visit and sends his deepest regards, as do my parents.
Love always,
The Lauretta & Fee Families
Pam Collins
January 22, 2007
JoAnne, Kaylin & Natalie,
My heart is breaking over the loss of Dave. I'm so sorry I couldn't be there to help support you during this time. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers each day.
I just lost my mom in November. The days ahead will be hard, but know that Dave is still with you and will help hold you up when you feel like you can't do it. I may be miles away, but will be here always if I can EVER do anything. I love you all, Pam
Stephen Wojtuniak
January 22, 2007
As a LIRR employee and also a man I've work with there are no words to describe my sorrow.My sincere condolences to your family.
Patti McCaul Szczerba
January 22, 2007
Dear JoAnne and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I am so very sorry. You and your family are in my prayers.
Love,
Patti McCaul Szczerba
Patti McCaul Szczerba
January 22, 2007
Dear Joanne,
Please accept my deepest sympathy.You and your family are in my prayers. I am so very sorry.
norman reid
January 22, 2007
to the collins famiy. i was sadden to hear of your loss, i worked with dave for a number of years before i retired from the lirr. i was proud to be one of his union reps, not that he ever needed it.
BETH LEONE (ZIMMER) AND FAMILY
January 22, 2007
JOANNE,
I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR GIRLS AT THIS VERY SORROWFUL TIME..MAY IT BRING YOU COMFORT TO LOOK AT YOUR BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN AND KNOW THERE IS A PART OF DAVE LIVING THROUGH THEM. TRUST ME IT HELPS...GOD BLESS.
Ellen/Mike Sullivan
January 22, 2007
Joanne, Kaylin and Natalie, our deepest sympathy for you and your families. we will always remember Dave, a wonderful husband and father. We are upstate visiting Ellen and are extremely sorry that we could not attend wake and funeral. You will be in our prayers.
James Andersen
January 22, 2007
Joanne, I am so sorry for your lose. It is times like this , that I feel so far away from family. But you and your daughters are in our hearts and prayers.I hope to talk to you soon. LOVE Jim and Gale, and family
GALE & JIMMY ANDERSEN
January 22, 2007
DEAREST JOANNE & GIRLS, THERE REALLY ARE NO WORDS TO EXPRESS OUR SADNESS. PLEASE KNOW THAT EVEN THOUGH WE CAN NOT BE THERE WITH YOU RIGHT NOW YOU ARE ALL UTMOST IN OUR THOUGHTS. WE WILL SEE YOU SOON.
KATHY TROTTA
January 22, 2007
jOANNE wE ARE SO SORRY. DAVE WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL PERSON. GIRLS, HE LOVED TO WATCH YOU GUYS PLAY SOFTBALL. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYS.
Jim Combs
January 21, 2007
Joanne,
I was saddened to hear of Dave's sudden and tragic death. Susan and I send our condolences to you and the family. We will keep you in our prayers.
Cubillos family
January 21, 2007
As a fellow railroad family, please accept our absolute sadness for your loss. We will pray for you and your girls at this terrible time. May God lift you up and carry you at this awful time. God bless Dave and your entire family.
Joyce Rusinak
January 21, 2007
Lost for words and disbelief, I cannot stop thinking and praying for the Joanne, the girls and your entire family. I am too far away to help physically but I pray for your emotional and physical stregth. Reach out to those who want to help and look back on all the wonderful memories you made. Dave was a great person who will be missed by his family and those he touched.
Carol Waltuch (Knag)
January 21, 2007
Joanne Kaylin and Nat, Words cannot express the sorrow that my family feels for you. Dave was such a sweet guy and Marissa's favorite coach. Please know that he is up in heaven with some pretty remarkable people. He is in good and loving hands. May God Bless your family.We Love You
Jennifer Grim
January 21, 2007
All my love to all of you. Kaylin I'm thinking of you, if you need anything I'm right around the block. I love you all. My deepest sympathy.
Laura & Glen Sinberg
January 20, 2007
The world has lost a Great guy in Dave.There are not enough words to express how we fell. Our hearts go out to you Joanne, Kaylin & Nat, and know that Dave was greatly Loved and will be missed. You have always been one of our favorite families.Your Love for each other was admirable and infectious. We will truly miss Dave and you will always be in our thoughts and prayers. May you always find peace and comfort in the knowledge that you have many people that Love and care about you. God Bless all of you.We will truly Miss Dave!
Laurie Jennings
January 20, 2007
Although we can't be there you know
our hearts and prayers are with you
always. We can't express enough the
hurt and the sorrow we feel for you
the girls and the family.
Jo Ann McVeigh
January 20, 2007
Joanne
I am so very sorry. I have not spoken to you in many years, but think of you often as my junior high BF. You are remembered by my parents as "Kissy Pizzi" since a long ago high school day when they came home to find a party at our home where you and Dave were
"being mushy". I hope you and your family find comfort in your memories and each other until you meet in heaven.
Sincerely,
Jo Ann (Martucci) McVeigh
Mary & Anna Mangiaracina
January 20, 2007
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Maria Elefante
January 20, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Brian Miller
January 20, 2007
My
deepest condolences for your loss. I only worked with Dave for one day.
From the one day I knew him was he seemed like he was a great person.
All the guys in his gang told me to introduce myself otherwise he will
bust my chops. When I introduced myself his answer was simple. "What do
I care?" with a smile and laugh. He will be missed
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