Julie E. (Collins) Gasta, 38 of Huntley, died peacefully at home, October 2, 2016.
Visitation will be on Friday from 4:00 to 8:00pm at DeFiore Jorgensen Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00am on Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church-10307 Dundee Road, Huntley, with visitation starting at 9:00 am. Burial will be at Huntley Cemetery, Dean Street, Huntley. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to The Gasta Family to be used for the children’s education.
Julie was born April 17, 1978 in Skokie, Illinois. She was the beloved daughter of Thomas R. and Alma J. Collins. Raised in Schaumburg, Illinois, Julie graduated from Triton College and became an Ultrasound Technician. Julie worked at St. Alexius Medical Center for 17 years. In 2011, she married David Gasta and they had two beautiful boys together. Julie enjoyed being with her friends and family, crafts and Pinterest. She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter and sister. Her greatest joy was her family. She was passionate about her children and her job. Julie always had a smile on her face. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband, David and their boys, Grayson and Nolan and by her step daughter, Peyton. She is survived by her parents Thomas and Alma Collins, her sisters, Cathi (Matt) Mikutis and Michelle (Brandon) Schaffer and by her nieces and nephews, Marissa, Logan, Madeline, Gavin, Collin, Cailin and Kenna. She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Barbara Gasta and brother-in-law, Tony (Jessica) Gasta.
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Our deepest condolences to the Gasta family. I only knew Julie briefly and she was the happiest, kindest person who clearly loved her family. She will watch over all of your from heaven. She will be greatly missed.
I met Julie on 101 Friday morning along with her dear coworker, Seffy, on what was now to be one of the most difficult mornings of my life. The entire time she held my hand and gave me comfort and at the end I verbally exchanged some recipes with her. lmmediately she was genuine, bubbly, and a great smile which brought me so much ease. I am heartbroken for someone who I just met and was an angel for me at that very moment. She spoke of her wedding anniversary dinner and her boys. My deepest condolences to the Gasta family and her extended Amita family. Her angelic job will continue from above.9
Dave...so sorry for your loss my condolences go out to you and your family..Your Genesis family is here when you need us
Dave so sorry to hear about the passing of your wife Julie. She sounded like a wonderful woman! Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and all your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Dave. So very sorry for your loss.
Dave - Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about your loss. May you ever treasure the wonderful times you had and our prayers are with your whole family.
Dave, Please know you and your family are in my constant thoughts and prayers. I hope that the love of your family and friends can help you through this most painful time. Your Genesis family is here to help in any way. Julie sounds like such a beautiful woman, she left a wonderful legacy.
David our deepest condolences - you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Your Genesis family is here to support you in any way we can. While I didn't know your wife, she seems like she was a wonderful person!
My deepest condolences from both myself and Sharol
Although I do not personally know Julie I would like to send my thoughts any prayers to all of the family.
I am a volunteer at St.Alexis and worked with Julie for over three years. She was one of the nicest people I have ever met. Always cheerful and willing to go the extra mile. She was the one who found my blood clot and helped me through the initial shock and what I needed to do. Her calm and reassuring presence made it not seem as bad as it was. Sorry for your loss of a wonderful, and compassionate wife,mother and friend. She will be missed.
My heart is deeply saddened by the loss of Julie. I worked with her for 10 years at St. Alexis. She was a wonderful woman, she always had a beautiful smile and was truly a kind woman. My heart goes out to her family. They have suffered a great loss. But, remember she will adtlways be watching over you in heaven.
Julie was my roommate in the Delta Zeta house at Western Michigan. We had some great times together. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace.
Dave, Gasta & Collins Families - Our deepest condolences to you, the Gasta family and the Collins family. I know there is no words that will make it better. We just wanted to let you know we are here if you need someone to talk too. Julie will be greatly missed by everyone.
Dave, my heart is with you and your family in this most difficult time.
David, My deepest condolences on your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dave so sorry this has happened. We will be keeping you in our thoughts. If you ever need anything you can always ask Jon or I. Bit most of all our whole Cates family will too. Just ask your always welcome here
Julie was my colleague and friend for the 14 years I worked there. She was one of the kindest most positive people I ever met. My condolences to Save and their children, as well as all of the Collins. Family.
Praying that wonderful memories of Julie warm the saddened hearts of all who knew and loved her. Rest softly in the Loving arms of our Lord and Savior.
Julie was always radiating happiness to all of us who knew her at St. Alexius. She was a positive influence on all, uplifting and a joy to work with. Im greatly saddened and will never forget her. My prayers to Dave and the boys.
I'm truly saddened by the loss of this smiling angel! I worked with Julie at SAMC for many years. I pray for all of you and especially her children!!! My God welcome her and hold you all safe!
I worked with Julie at St. Alexius. I feel so blessed to have known her. She radiated beauty, positivity and enthusiasm , and there was not a single day she did not infect those around her with Laughter and joy. I have learned so much from her, from her demeanor , from her precision at work, and from.her appreciation of every aspecT of her life and of life in general. I will miss her dearly, and my memories of her will never be extinguished from my mind. What an angel.
Dave and family, My deepest condolences for your loss. Julie was an incredible woman. Anyone who's life she touched which is many have felt blessed to know her.
David, So sorry loss, condolences to you and your family. We will keep you in our prayers. Jerome & Dawn Lindquist Dassel MN
We wanted the family to know how blessed we are to have known Julie. Her laughter, love for her family, her contagious smile, & her wonderful friendship will be missed forever.
Always cherished in life, and now in spirit. Condolences and prayers are with the family.
We want you to know we share in your grief. It's always sad to hear of a loved one leaving us, but their memory will live on by all the people whose heart they have touched. Always remember and cherish the wonderful times spent, it's those memories that will bring you your greatest comfort.... our thoughts and prayers are with you...God Bless You All.
My heart has been so sad at the loss of Julies smile. For 17 years I watched her become a friend, US tech, wife, and mom. Every time Id run into her as everyone else she smiled and you felt her joy. I dont remember your last smile but I remember many. I am so sorry for the families loss. May God help you through this time and your angel always protect you.
I remember meeting her at Rush. May your family find strength during this rough time of grief. Prayers to all who knew you and those little boys.. Love in Delta Zeta
Our thoughts and prayers are with Dave, the boys, and the entire Gasta family. We met Julie and Dave on their honeymoon in Mexico. What a great couple and what a wonderful young lady. She was so much fun to be around for my wife and I. We are both sorry for the loss of a terrific person.