Beloved husband of 58 years to Mary. Loving dad of Karen (Patrick) Bordes and Linda (Mike) McLaughlin. Beloved son of late Russell Sr. and late Elinor. Loving brother of late Jim (Sue), Bill (Margie), Kathleen (late Dennis) Desparrois, late John, Patty, late Michael, late Danny. Proud grandfather "Pa" of Kevin (Jennifer), Molly, Brian, Aidan, and Lauren. Dear cousin of late Peggy (late Bob) Grimes. Fond Uncle and friend to many throughout the United States and Ireland.
Russell was a Firefighter for the Chicago Fire Department for over 30 years.
Visitation for Russell will be held Sunday, November 12 from 2:00PM to 6:00PM at Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 North Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646. Following a Chapel service at 5:00PM at Malec & Sons Funeral Home.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MalecandSonsFH.com for the Collins family.