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John Collins Obituary

Collins, John E. "Jack" beloved husband of Patricia A. (nee Sampey); loving father of Patricia (Anthony) Patti, Colleen (Thomas) Biggio, Kathleen (Phillip) Coleman and John (Jeannette) Collins; proud grandfather of Kevn and Erin Patti, Bridget, Tricia, Elizabeth and Matthew Biggio, Ryan, Timothy, Molly and Kelly Coleman and Meghan, Caitlin and Mary Bridget Collins; dear brother of Joan (Timothy) Cleary and the late Joseph (Doddie), James (Edna) and Mary Alice. Navy Veteran of WWII, Past Grand Knight, Hennepin Shields Council, Knights of Columbus. Visitation Thursday, 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Friday, 8:15 a.m. until time of funeral 9:15 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road,  mile north of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, Lombard. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. For funeral information please call 1-630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 6, 2003.

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Pat

March 7, 2003

Thanks for your kind thoughts and prayers. They are greatly appreciated.



Pat

fred stevens

March 7, 2003

I worked with Jack at Fast Motor Service. We both loved our families, Notre Dame & the White Sox. I used to tell him that people were just like ships that passed in the night and he would come back to work from an illness and defiantly tell me that he was NOT a ship passing in the night. I'm sure that next week he will be wearing his green with St. Patrick. I am deeply sorry that I could not personally attend the services. God bless you all.

Ann & Jim Paterson

March 6, 2003

Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you for your safe journey HOME. You have lived and loved. It is time now, to leave your legacy to all those that have and will continue to love you...you have been a pillar of strength, we should all hope to aspire...Continue to watch over your loved ones, through their tears and sadness. Assure them... you are finally at peace.

Love Ann Celeste & Jim

Kevin Redmond

March 6, 2003

Uncle Jack, to the Best Uncle a guy could grow up with. I spent alot of early years with you, that I will never forget. And all the family parties that were so much fun with you. I know the Lord has a special place for you when greets you.We Love You

The Kevin Redmond Family

THOMAS & SUANNE BLAHA

March 6, 2003

WITH OUR DEEPEST REGRETS.



TOM, SUANNE, AMANDA, ANGIE, GERRY, SANDI/JOHN ALTERGOTT, KRISTINE, MICHAEL/CARM, TIMOTHY

The Boy Collins

March 6, 2003

May God hold you in the palm of his hand...



Your Loving Family

The Boy Collins

March 6, 2003

Dad:



I know you didn't have any love for these computers, but you will always have our love.



The Collins Family

The Gibbons Family

March 6, 2003

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