Obit: Thomas Collins Sr., 77, of Trumbull

Via Parente Lauro Funeral Home

Thomas Patrick Collins Sr., age 77, of Trumbull, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 14, 2016, at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of JoAnn (Licamele) Collins. Tom was born in Bridgeport on March 17, 1939, son of the late James and Bessie Collins. As a boy he was an altar server at Blessed Sacrament, which he attended, followed by The University School in Bridgeport. Tom served his country with the United States Marine Corp. He was retired from the State of Connecticut as a Corrections Officer and was also the owner of Papa Joe’s Deli in Bridgeport. Tom stayed very active traveling with friends and family on annual Super Bowl, golfing and casino trips, and spent the winter months at his home in Hallandale Beach, Florida. Tom also loved to cook. What he loved most was spending time with his grandchildren and watching their sporting events.

In addition to his beloved wife JoAnn of 55 years, Tom is also survived by his son, Thomas Patrick Collins Jr. and wife Sonia of Trumbull, two daughters; Debra Ann Maffucci and husband Jay of Southport, and Kelly Montagna and husband Ted of Stratford, six grandchildren; Megan and Emily Collins of Trumbull, Jack and Danny Maffucci of Southport, and Ella and Nick Montagna of Stratford, one brother-in-law, Joseph Licamele Jr. and wife Marie of Milford, also several nieces and nephews. In addition to his beloved parents, Tom was also predeceased by two brothers; James and Robert and a sister, Elizabeth.
Friends are invited to attend the Funeral on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 9:00 AM DIRECTLY in St. Catherine of Siena Church, 200 Shelton Rd., Trumbull with a Mass of the Christian Burial. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM in The Parente-Lauro Funeral Home, 559 Washington Ave., Bridgeport. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the V.N.S Hospice, 12 Cambridge Dr., Trumbull CT 06611, in memory of Tom. To sign an online guest book or to send private condolences please visit www.parentelauro.com