Prairie State Wire

Lockport - Patrick "Irish" Collier, 70, passed away suddenly on March 31, 2025. Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Collier's love for his family and the fire service defined him. He found immense joy in simple pleasures like golf and fishing, but teaching was where he found fulfillment. Collier is survived by his wife Norine, children Erin, Matthew, Allison, and David, grandchildren, siblings Del, Anna, and Larry, niece, nephew, cousins, and their children. He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandchild. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Project Fire Buddies are appreciated. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at O'Neil Funeral Home, with a Firemen Walkthrough at 7:00 p.m. The funeral Mass will take place at St. Francis of Assisi Church on Friday, April 4, 2025. For more information, contact (815) 838-5010 or visit www.oneilfuneralhome.com.

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