Thomas Patrick Collins - suddenly and peacefully.  Beloved husband of Lydia (nee Fernandez); devoted son of the late Mary (nee Hickey) and William Collins;  loving brother of James (Marion) and William (Eileen) Collins;  fond brother in law of Anita, Felix (Kathy), Armando (Minerva), Marta (Chris) Douros, Gloria (Jesus) Linn and the late Delia (Tom) Chabin;  proud and cherished uncle, nephew and cousin to many.  Friend to all.  Member of Local 399 International Union of Operating Engineers.  Visitation Thursday from 2-9 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse Hwy Park Ridge.  Funeral Friday 9:15 a.m. to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mass at 10:00 a.m.  Interment All Saints. Info 847-685-1002 www.cooneyfuneralhome.com