Gerard Joseph Collins Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gerard Joseph Collins of Matawan, New Jersey, born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, who passed away at the age of 85, on October 18, 2020. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gerard Joseph Collins to show support.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Joseph Collins and Helen Collins; his wife Grace Gallagher; his sister Kathleen Ciambruschini (Ralph); his children, Susan Valle (Steve) and Gerard Collins Jr. (Carolyn); and his grandchildren, Sarah Valle, Anna Valle, Steven Valle, Maya Collins and Kaitlyn Collins. He was also cherished by his five grandchildren.

In his memory, if you wish to make a contribution the family suggests the following.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Holmdel Funeral Home

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November 1, 2020

Lorraine Sandford wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Gerard Joseph Collins, Sharing in your sorrow. With love and friendship.. So sorry to here of Jerry’s passing. Thinking of all the great memories. Grace thinking of you, Susan and Gerard. Know he was a great grandpa too.. Love Lorraine”

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