Thomas and Leona Collins

Thomas J. Collins Sr. and Leona F. Collins (nee Nentwig) entered eternal life on May 11, 2022 and May 24, 2022, respectively. They resided in Dupont and were both formerly of Norristown. Thomas was born in Philadelphia, son of the late Edward and Mary McShane Collins. He was a graduate of Northeast Catholic High School. Thomas along with his wife of 58 years, the former, Leona Nentwig, moved to Norristown where he was a long time employee of Sperry Univac. He was 50 year member of Men of Malvern, was a leader for the Boy Scouts of America for 35 years, and was a certified trainer for the NRA. He enjoyed camping and fishing with his children and grandchildren. He was a lifelong Philadelphia Eagles fan and even had the privilege to work for the Eagles at the Linc. In addition to his parents Thomas was preceded in death by daughter, Tracy Collins; sisters, Marie Foley and Rosemarie Collins; brothers, Edward, John, and Donald Collins and nephew Edward Collins, Jr. Surviving are daughter, Donna “Dawn” and husband Robert Curtis, Dupont, and son, Thomas J. Collins, Jr. and wife Regina, Stowe, PA; grandchildren; Ryan Collins and wife Kaleen, Mariah Curtis, Christian Curtis, and Eric Curtis, Sarah Collins, Patrick Collins, Bryan and wife Kaitlyn Davis-Collins, and Samantha Collins; great- grandchildren; Cameron, Layla, Greysen and Hudsen; brother, Joseph and wife Diana Collins and sister Regina and husband Joseph Deininger. Leona was born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Joseph and Leona Nentwig. Leona along with her late husband, Thomas, moved to Norristown where they raised their three children. Leona enjoyed reading, crocheting her famous Afghans, cooking, painting ceramics, and spending time with her many grandchildren. In addition to her parents Leona was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas, daughter, Tracy Collins; brother Joseph Nentwig and sister Ada DeValle (nèe Nentwig). Surviving in addition to those mentioned above are Leona’s brothers Richard, Robert and wife Stephanie, and Charles Nentwig, and sister Alberta (nèe Nentwig) and husband Ralph DelCiotto. The family will receive friends and relatives Wednesday, June 1, 2022 from 10am-11am in St. Helena Church, 1489 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422. A Memorial mass will be celebrated at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105-9959. Arrangements are entrusted to Adonizio Funeral Home, LLC, Pittston.