Avis de décès de Thomas-Edward Collins - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

Thomas Edward Collins, of Purdys, New York, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2007. Tom was born on January 14, 1944 in the Bronx, New York and was raised in Nyack, New York. Tom has lived in Purdys for the past 28 years with his beloved wife, Kathie (nee Hobbs). Tom was a great, loving man with an outrageous sense of humor and extraordinarily generous heart. He traveled extensively, was a great cook, and was known for hosting great parties with Kathie at their home in Purdys. For the last 28 years, Tom was a major participate in the NICE (Northern Ireland Children's Enterprise) Organization, hosting children and chaperones, who come to the United States each summer with the program. Tom's best role was that of Top Chef at the annual NICE barbecue. Tom is survived by his wife of 35 years, Kathie; his sister, Janet Hosking; his sister-in-law, Shirley McKeon; niece, Julie McKeon and his nephew, Christopher McKeon; his brother-in-law, John Kurisko and John's wife, Courtney and his newest nephew, Sawyer Kurisco. Tom was predeceased by his brother, Richard McKeon in 2005. Tom will be greatly missed by his many cousins and friends. A Memorial Service is being planned and will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by: MICHAEL J. HIGGINS FUNERAL SERVICE 321 S. Main Street New City, NY (845)634-6110