William (Billy)Collins.

William (Billy)Collins, Knocknagorna, Athea, Co Limerick formerly of Chicago and London Hurling Clubs.

Billy passed away peacefully on the 19^th of October 2022 in the loving care of the staff of St Ita’s Community Hospital in his 94^th year.

Predeceased by his parents Pat and Mary, brothers Mike, Jack, Paddy, & JP, sisters Joan, Eileen and Sr Hilda, Nephews Pat, James, Denis, Billy and Michael McDermott.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his brother Dan (Chicago), sister-in-law Birdie, nephews, nieces, other relatives kind neighbours and a large circle of friends both in Ireland and abroad.

Rest In Peace

Funeral Arrangements:

Reposing at Kelly’s Funeral Home Athea, on Friday evening (21^st Oct) from 6-8pm with prayers at 8pm in the funeral home. Requiem Mass Saturday (22^nd Oct) at 1.30pm in St Bartholomew’s Church, Athea. Burial afterwards in Templeathea Cemetery .

Family flowers only please.  Donations in lieu to The Bluebell Unit of St Ita’s Hospital, Newcastle West

The mass will be live streamed on https;//www.churchservices.tv/athea