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Vincent Collins Obituary


Collins M.D., Vincent J. age 90, of Winnetka, beloved husband of Florence M. Collins (nee O'Mara), loving father of Katherine (Larry) Hunt, Patricia Collins (Ed Bancroft), Michael (Mary) Collins, Dr. Gregory (Michele) Collins, Peter Collins, Delia Collins, Maryclaire Collins (the late Jeffrey Lieberman) and Vincent J. Collins Jr., loving grandfather of Peter (Dr. Jocelyn) and Caroline Werner, Michael, Kevin and Bridget Bancroft, Ryan, Daniel, Alex and Chloe Collins, Megan and Joey Lieberman, preceded in death by a grandchild Samuel Joseph Werner. Visitation Thursday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd., at Old Orchard Rd., Skokie. Funeral Mass Friday, 10 a.m., at Sacred Heart Church, 1077 Tower Rd., Winnetka. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Misericordia, 6300 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago, IL, 60660. Funeral info: 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Apr. 6 to Apr. 7, 2005.

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Francis Boyle

April 9, 2005

Dear Kathy, Larry, Mrs.Collins and Children: Sorry I could not make the service, but we just returned from Spring Break at the Colony courtesy of Tom Hunt and I had a million things to do down here at the College of Law. But I did want to express my sincere condolences for the death of Dr. Collins. At the wedding I had a good deal of time to speak with him about all things Irish. He reminded me somewhat of my late Father, who was a lawyer though. In any event, I will keep him in my prayers. Francis Boyle

Lillian Waxler

April 8, 2005

The family of Lillian Waxler (widow of the late Irvin Waxler) sends condolences to the family of Dr. Vincent J. Collins who was a great leader in the field of Anesthesiology.

Dr Frank Folk

April 7, 2005

Dear Florence & Family, We join in feeling the loss of the courageous, great-hearted Vince--who led us so well at the Cook County Hospital...and served his patients so faithfully! Our most sincere condolences. Lonnie & Frank

Howard & Brenda Goffen

April 7, 2005

Dear Katherine:



We read with saddness of your father's death. Although we never met him, you often spoke about him so fondly that it seemed as if we had known him. He was a giant in his field, and the medical field has suffered a great loss, although you and your family have suffered an even greater loss. Our deepest sympathies and condolences to you, your family, your mother and your brothers and sisters. May his memory be a blessing to you.



With warmest regards,



Howard & Brenda Goffen

Kevin McGann

April 6, 2005

May God Bless Uncle Vince and may his soul rest in peace.

Kevin McGann

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