"Madeline, please accept my sincere sadness hearing that my lifelong friend, neighbor, and all around nice guy Dick passed away. The loss to your family will be tough to handle, chin up. I will not be able to come to see you at Thomas? however, my thoughts are with you and pray for Dicks soul."
In loving memory of
Richard P. Colline
June 10, 1933 - July 15, 2021
Charlotte: July 15, 2021 at the age of 88, after a 30 year battle with cancer. Survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Madeline; son & daughters, Richard (Suzanne) Colline Jr, Deborah (Joseph) Morinelli, Donna Colline, Diane (Joseph) Kehm; grandchildren, Brett (Heather) Colline, Kim (Dexter) Camille, Joseph (Christine) Morinelli, Talia Morinelli, Rachel (Andrew) LaChapelle, Brian (Cait) Kehm, Alex (Lindsay) Kehm, Bridget Kehm; great-grandchildren, Chloe, Nicholas, Keena, Luca, Ava, Isla, Aimee Rose; brother in law, Berardo Morgani; several nieces & nephews, many relatives & friends.
Family & friends may call at Thomas Monday July 19th from 4-8pm. Funeral Mass Holy Cross Church, Tuesday 10:30am. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be directed to Holy Cross Church.
Tributes
"Oh my!! My deepest sympathy to a wonderful Charlotte family. We have so many wonderful familia memories. Hugs tho everyone. May the Lord Jesus touch you all with his healing hands. Love you bunches. Jody Taccone Nickerson "
"Dear Madeline, Donna & Family, We send our most sincere condolences to the entire Colline Family for your loss. We were endeared to Dick from the very first time we met him. What a wonderful man he was! He will surely be looking down on all of you, his beautiful family, forever your protector. Much Love, Lorraine & David"