Patricia L. Collins

Patricia L. Collins, 70, of Colchester, formerly of East Hartford, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on Sunday, (May 16, 2010). She was beloved wife of 39 years to the late Edward 'Butch' Collins. Born in Hartford on February 4, 1940, a daughter of the late Pasquale 'Patsy' and Angelina (Sinisgalli) LaCaprucia, Patricia was a graduate of the Class of 1958 from Bulkeley High School, Hartford. Prior to her retirement in 1995, she was employed for 15 years by the State of CT- Department of E.M.S. Patricia was an avid reader and a talented ceramic maker who taught ceramics for many years. However, Patricia's greatest joy in life was being a proud grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, at 'the beach' in Rhode Island. Along with her beloved husband and parents, Patricia was predeceased by a brother, Patrick 'Butch' LaCaprucia of Las Vegas, NV. She is survived by her two caring children, John E. Collins, and Kathie Collins-Voiland both of Colchester; her two adored grandchildren, Matthew and Mia Voiland both of Colchester who brought much joy to her life; two brothers-in-law, Robert Collins and his wife, Ann, of East Hartford, Patrick Collins and his wife, Pauline, in Florida; four sisters-in-law, Barbara Blaney and her husband, Phil, of Hartford, Carol Collins of Manchester, Rose Collins of Hartford, Peggy Cassano and her husband, Joseph, of West Hartford; several nieces, nephews, and many close dear friends. Funeral services will be Thursday, (May 20), with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Family, 185 Church Street (Route 85), Hebron with the Rev. Michael Smith officiating. (Everyone is asked to please go directly to the church on Thursday morning.) Private burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Relatives and friends may call at the D'Esopo-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford on Wednesday, (May 19), from 4-7 p.m. For any on-line expressions of sympathy to the family please visit www.desopo.com.