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Thomas Michael Collins

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Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home

44 South Mill Street

Naperville, Illinois

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Aug. 11, 2025

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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Thomas Collins Obituary

Thomas Michael Collins

Thomas Michael Collins, 78, a resident of Naperville for 50 years, passed away August 3, 2025.

Visitation Monday, August 11, 4:00-8:00 PM at the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 12, 10:30 AM at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 1500 Brookdale Rd., Naperville.

For information, please call 630-355-0213 or visit www.friedrich-jones.com for a complete obituary.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Daily Herald on Aug. 6, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Thomas Collins

Aug

11

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home

44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL 60540

Aug

12

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church

1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville, IL 60563

Funeral services provided by:

Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home

44 South Mill Street, Naperville, IL 60540

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Tom Berbas

August 6, 2025

My heartfelt condolences to the entire Collins family. May you find comfort in your memories and in the love of those around you. Thinking of you and wishing you peace during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Tom Berbas

Jim & Mary Ann Thomas

August 5, 2025

Sending our love and sympathy to you and the family. Remembering all the good times from Cress Creek, to Galena, Paris, Florida and wherever we were lucky enough to spend time with you and Tom. May his quiet humor remain with us the rest of our lives.

Patti Tyrrell

August 5, 2025

Dear Marilyn,
Sending sincere condolences to you and your family.
Love,
Patti Amundsen Tyrrell

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