Collette was born to Harold and Marie (Lopriore) Curtis, both of whom pre-deceased her. She is survived by her sons, Alexander (Dee) and Andrew, her sister Sheryl (Joe) Kirby and daughters Erin (Rick) Otto, Katelyn and Shannon, and her sister Beverly (Joe) Karch and children Corey (Jenna), Kelly and Colton. She is also survived by her ex-husband Duke who remained her friend despite their divorce,
uncle Michael Lopriore, and several cousins, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Collette was raised in Penndel, PA and attended Neshaminy schools until she moved to Waretown, NJ and transferred to Southern Regional High School. After graduation, she returned to Lower Bucks County and worked for many years at Pelmor Labs in Newtown, PA where she was proud to be awarded Employee of the Year for her conscientious, exemplary work in creating the company's first data base of manufactured parts. She then used her powers of persuasion for many years in selling elementary educational products to school districts across the country.
She moved back to Waretown, NJ when her father sold her his water-front home. She loved living on the water and spent every possible minute in the water swimming, crabbing, fishing, boating, using her jet skis or just entertaining her friends. Her entire home was decorated in a nautical theme and it was very fitting that she passed away sitting on the couch looking out her sliding doors on the upper deck of her home to the water beyond.
At her request, Collette was cremated and her interment and memorial service will be held at a later date at the family's convenience.
Memorial donations may be made to
Popcorn Park Zoo
1 Humane Way
Forked River, NJ 08731 ( See link below)
The song is ended but the melody lingers on. Irving Berlin
To leave online condolences and fond memories of Collette for the family, please visit www.shinnfuneralhome.com
The Thos L. Shinn Funeral Home, 10 Hilliard Dr., Manahawkin, NJ was entrusted with the arrangements.
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Popcorn Park Zoo1 Humane Way, Forked River, New Jersey
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