Joseph Alexander Collins

JOSEPH A. COLLINS SR. age 69, passed away July 22, 2021. Beloved husband of Laura (nee Rhome); loving father of Timothy (deceased), Joseph Jr. “Joey” (deceased), Mollie (deceased), Jaclyn (Nick), Brian and Joanie Slivka; cherished “Papa” of Timothy, Caitlyn, Zoe, Olivia, Kane, Nicholas and Jackson; devoted son of Joseph and Mary (nee Kerin) and son-in-law of Jack and Marcella Rhome (all deceased); dearest brother of Judith Stefancik (John-deceased); dear brother-in-law of Ed and Pete Rhome and Marcy Milota (Dennis-deceased); dear uncle and friend of many. Joseph retired after 52 years with Christopher Tool. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions in Joseph’s name to Autism Awareness.

Friends may call at THE KOLODIY-LAZUTA FUNERAL HOME, 5677 STATE RD., PARMA, SUNDAY 4-8 P.M. Prayer Service at the funeral home Monday, July 26 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.