Lisa D. Collins

Lisa D’Eramo Collins, 41, of Tampa, Fla., died December 27 at her sister’s home in Orange.

She is survived by a brother, Eric M. D’Eramo and his wife, Suzanne, of Sandy Hook.

Mrs Collins was born in Bridgeport, beloved daughter of Orest and Elsie (Suffoletti) D’Eramo, and was a Trumbull resident before moving to Florida 19 years ago. She was a graduate of the University of Bridgeport Fones School of Dental Hygiene and was a hygienist for Doctor Muscaro, DDS, of Tampa. She was a member of the Florida Dental Hygienist Association and a devoted active member and Eucharistic minister for Christ the King Church in Tampa.

In addition to her beloved parents, who were longtime Trumbull residents before moving to Orange, and her brother, Mrs Collins is survived by her cherished sons, Brett D. Collins, Ian M. Collins, and Luke C. Collins, all of Tampa; her other devoted brothers and sister, Michael A. De’Eramo of Huntington, Gary J. D’Eramo of Bridgeport, and Gail D. Melkus and her husband, Carl, of Orange; her loving companion, Martin L. Shine of Tampa; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and a dear cousin, Lola Szobota and her husband, John, of New Jersey; and many additional cousins.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 30, at 9 am from the Redgate-Hennessy Funeral Home, Main Street and Gorham Place, Trumbull, and at 10 am in Holy Infant Church, Orange, with a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

Friends may call Friday, December 29, from 4 to 8 pm.

In lieu of flowers, contributions for her sons can be made to the Lisa Collins Benefit, c/o Kirby’s, 1707 South Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL 33629.

The Newtown Bee      December 29, 2000