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Mary "Barbara"
Colling
May 29, 1932 – March 20, 2025
Mary "Barbara" Colling, 92, of Liverpool, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born in Chicago, IL and she was one of 4 daughters of the late Anthony and Mary Bruno. She was a graduate of Immaculata High School in Chicago. Barbara was a homemaker and enjoyed volunteer work at the Marian Center. She was involved in Right to Life Activities and opened up her home for the care of newborns when Catholic Charities had a need for foster homes. Barbara enjoyed her neighborhood bridge club and spending time with family and friends.
She is predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Thomas G. Colling, her parents, Anthony and Mary Bruno, 3 sisters, Joan Iberle, Carla Brusca and Nancy Place.
Surviving to cherish her memory are her children; Edward (Patricia) Colling, Mary Kulle, Paul (Mazie) Colling, James (Patrice) Colling, Robert (Kathleen) Colling, Gloria (Mike) Colling, John (Joy) Colling, brother-in-law, John Colling, 17 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:00 am in Christ the King Church, 21 Cherry Tree Circle, Liverpool, NY 13090. The Rite of Committal and Entombment will be in the Our Lady of Peace Cemetery Mausoleum, Baldwinsville, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made in Barbara's Memory to the Christ the King Church, 21 Cherry Tree Circle, Liverpool, NY 13090.
Please sign the Maurer Funeral Home on-line guest book for Barbara to express your condolences to her family.
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