Christopher R. "Bobby" Collopy, age 73, formerly of Spring City, PA, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022 in the Aventura at Pembrooke, West Chester. Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late Rhea (Flemming) and Christopher Collopy, Jr.
Bobby grew up in Royersford and graduated from Spring-Ford High School, Class of 1967. He entered the Navy after graduation and was medically discharged before actively serving. He had been employed at American Machine and Tool for over 35 years.
Bobby loved gardening and animals. He was very politically oriented and traveled to Washington D.C. over 30 times, sometimes hitch-hiking, but most times dressed as Santa Claus, even in July. When not dressed as Santa, he wore his Uncle Sam hat and No Red ink T-shirts. His main goal in life was to see our nation free of national debt.
Throughout the last several years of his life dealing with Neuromuscular Disease (CMT), Kidney failure, Manic Depression and many other physical disabilities, he never lost his faith in God!
Bobby is survived by his sister: Christine L. James Hector, and her husband, Joe, of East Pikeland; two uncles: Robert (Gracie) Collopy, of Alaska and John Flemming, of Florida; nephew: Joseph Burns, of East Coventry; niece: Pam (Jim) Gier, of Allentown; two great nieces, two great nephews; three great-great nieces and nephew; and good friend and brother in Christ: Tom Null, of Coatesville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister: Barbara Jean Collopy.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his memorial service on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 11:00 am, at the Cattermole-Klotzbach Funeral Home, 600 Washington Street, Royersford. Officiating will be Pastor Bill Beck. Friends will be received from 10:00 - 11:00 am at the funeral home.
Bobby's family is forever grateful for all the Churches, families, friends and prayers extended to him, especially over the past year. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bobby's name to a charity of your choosing.
Arrangements are being handled by the Cattermole - Klotzbach Funeral Home. Condolences may be offered online at www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com.