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Catherine Marie (Kay) Palmer Greca Collins 

On Sunday June 26th 2022, Catherine (Kay) Collins, age 101, of High Springs Fl, formerly of New Port Richey Fl and of Pittsburgh Pa.  Wife of the late Michael P Greca and George Collins.  Survived by her three loving sons, Donald (Alana), of Gainesville Fl,, Michael (Deborah) of Allison Park Pa, Robert (Janice) of Reserve Twp Pa.  Three grandchildren, Andrea Ruggieri of Newberry Fl, Tracy (Jason) Finn, of Chicago, Michael (Marta) of Evans City Pa, and ten great grandchildren.  Kay was a true member of the greatest generation.  During the war Kay worked in the steel mills of Pittsburgh and performed with the USO, as a dancer and as a singer.  Kay was also a crossing guard and dispatcher for the Bellevue police department for over 20 years.  A Memorial service will be held at 11AM,  Saturday July 23rd at the North Hills Christian Church on Thompson Run Rd in McCandless Twp,  Internment will be private.

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One of the best. She taught me lots. Hard but, fair. Miss you my friend may you be resting in peace till we meet again.…

One of the best. She taught me lots. Hard but, fair. Miss you my friend may you be resting in peace…

One of the best. She taught me lots. Hard but, fair. Miss you my…

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Catherine "Kay" Palmer Greca Collins