In Loving Memory Of

Roberto F. Kollie

Our Beloved Father, Brother, and Uncle

Portrait of Roberto F. Kollie.

1965 ~ 2025

With Gratitude: Thank You from the Family of Roberto F. Kollie

The funeral was held at St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church on Friday, December 12, 2025, and Roberto F. Kollie was laid to rest at Susquehanna Memorial Gardens, attended by his children, grandchildren, siblings, and friends.

Words cannot fully express how moved we have been by the outpouring of love and support since the passing of our father, Roberto F. Kollie. During this difficult season, you have lifted us up with your prayers, comforted us with your presence, and supported us through your generous financial contributions and heartfelt messages.

My wife Pennie, my sister Raquel and her husband Mike Nelsen, and I want to extend a special thank you to everyone who stood by us.

We are deeply grateful to St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church and Pastor Fair for their stewardship, spiritual guidance, and for hosting a beautiful service that honored Dad’s life so perfectly.

To our father’s siblings, thank you for being there to honor your brother. Your presence meant everything to us.

We were especially touched by Anguillatotoo Nyce and her mother, who traveled all the way from the British Island of Anguilla to be with us. Your dedication to his memory is a testament to the bond you shared.

To those who offered exceptional support, we want to recognize you individually: Victoria Hage and her sons, Solomon and Desmond; Gertrude and Francis Rogers; Cecelia Konah Moiyallah, Kollie Kpator, Enoch and Rosetta Hinneh; Abraham Holmes, Henry B. Dennis and his daughter, Lilly; Beatrice and Matthew Messina, Traci and Kevin Blackwood, Saliou Sow, Paul and Yah N. Nosegbe; Esther M. Tarpee, Benedict Allison, Edna Snyder, Suliman Kamara, Sophia Dennis, Kumbah Saah, Emmanuel Siafah, and Comforte Sayonkon.

To all our friends—both here in York and those who reached out from afar—thank you. Whether you attended the service, sent a card, made a donation, or simply kept us in your thoughts, please know that your kindness has provided us with strength when we needed it most.

With sincere appreciation and love,

Roche, Pennie, Raquel, and the entire Kollie Family

Obituary

Roberto F. Kollie, a cherished father, brother, and uncle, passed away suddenly on November 23, 2025. Born on September 23, 1965, Roberto lived a life full of laughter, kindness, and unwavering support for his family and friends. His love and dedication for music was a defining part of his life, bringing joy to every occasion.

He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but his memory will live on in the countless lives he touched. We are grateful for the time we had with him and the love he shared.

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Viewing

A viewing will be held prior to the service.

11:00AM-12:00PM
St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church
839 W Market St, York, PA 17401
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Funeral Service
December 12, 2025
12:00PM-1:00PM
St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church
839 W Market St, York, PA 17401
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Interment

The interment will immediately follow the funeral service.

2:00PM-3:00PM
Susquehanna Memorial Gardens
250 Chestnut Hill Rd, York, PA 17402
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Refreshment

The family will host a gathering after the interment.

4:00PM-6:00PM

The specific location for the reception will be sent directly to those who RSVP.

The Life of Roberto F. Kollie

Roberto F. Kollie was born on September 23, 1965, in Zawadamai Town, Lofa County, Liberia. He was born to the late John Z. Kollie, who passed away three years ago in Philadelphia, and the late Deddeh Kollie, who tragically passed away while giving birth to Roberto’s younger brother, the late Johannes Kollie.

Roberto grew up in Yekepa, Nimba County, where he attended high school. It was here that his father worked for the Liberian-American-Swedish Mining Company (LAMCO), the historic iron ore mining operation in the Nimba range.

He is cherished by his children, Rocheforte, Joel, and Raquel. He is also lovingly remembered by his surviving siblings: Seinah, Jallah, Rachel, Weedor, Comassa, Korto, Daniel, Joel, Deddeh, Freeman, Otis, and Quoiquoi. He is preceded in death by his brother, Johannes.

A survivor of the Liberian Civil War, Roberto lived as a refugee in Ghana before immigrating to the United States in 2000. After living in Philadelphia and Baltimore, he eventually settled in Glen Burnie, Maryland. There, he worked as a taxi driver to support his true passion—music—and in 2012, was joyfully reunited with his children.

Roberto battled diabetes for years and faced the complexities of family relationships, yet he never showed the world he was ready to give up. His love for music gave him hope daily. Unfortunately, on Sunday morning, November 23, 2025, in Anne Arundel County, Roberto suffered a sudden heart attack. Despite efforts to revive him, his long struggles came to an end.

Roberto fought a good fight, but his mission was complete, and it was time to go home. He viewed the world through a unique lens, often wondering why everyone took life so seriously. Roberto lived a life marked by laughter and an unwavering dedication to the music that brought him joy. He will be deeply missed, but his memory will live on in the countless lives he touched. We are grateful for the time we had with him and the love he shared.

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