Dennis Collopy

Obituary of Dennis J. Collopy

West Nyack, NY

Dennis J. Collopy, 84, formerly of McGraw Ave in the Bronx, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. Dennis was born and raised in the Bronx before moving to West Nyack, NY. He graduated from St. Helena High School and attended Rockland Community College. He then met and married the love of his life, Kathleen, in 1964.

Dennis worked for the FDNY until he retired in 2002. He enjoined playing golf with the members of the NR Social Club, spending time with his grandsons and he never missed a party.  

He is survived by his wife of 60 years Kathleen, his daughters Julia Bergin of Pearl River, Lisa, and her husband Jaak Leino of Nanuet and his four grandsons Thomas Bergin (Angelica), Tyler Bergin, John Bergin, and Logan Leino. He is also survived by his sister Eileen McHale of Pearl River and many nieces and nephews. 

He was predeceased by his brother Donald Collopy, sister Diane Keeley and his niece Theresa Collopy.

He will be missed by all who knew him.

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 3, 2025, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm at St. Catharine of Alexandria Church, 523 Western Highway, Blauvelt, NY 10913. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 11:00am at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 128 Parrott Rd. West Nyack, NY 10994. Cremation and inurnment will follow privately.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Friends of Firefighters by visiting www.friendsoffirefighters.org or the FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation at www.firefamilytransport.org.

Funeral arrangements are honorably entrusted to Zygmunt-Murtie Funeral and Cremation Service - 845-477-8240 or visit www.zmmemorials.com.

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Monday
3
February

Visitation

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Monday, February 3, 2025
St Catharine of Alexandria Church
523 Western Highway
Blauvelt, New York, United States
(845) 359-0542
Tuesday
4
February

Funeral Mass

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
St. Francis of Assisi Church
128 Parrott Rd.
West Nyack, New York, United States
(845) 634-4957
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