Valentina Collins Obituary

Collins, Valentina "Violet" (nee Wajda) Beloved wife of the late Gerald; loving mother of Gerald J. (Maureen) Collins and Patricia (Alan) Linnerud; dearest grandmother of Kimberly (Matthew) Halvorsen and Kelly Collins; dear great-grandmother of Jackson and William; fond sister of the late Antoinette Wajda, late Agnes Paulus, late Sr. Adele, late Sophie Lazzara, late Bernard, late Chester, late Joseph Wajda; loving aunt of many nieces and nephews; best friend of Zoey. Funeral Friday 8:45 a.m. from FORAN FUNERAL HOME, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th St. just west of Harlem) to St. Joseph Church. Mass 9:15 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorials to St. Joseph Church would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please visit Valentina's personal tribute website at www.foranfuneralhome.com and sign her guestbook. 708-458-0208.