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Eugene Collins Obituary
Eugene P. Collins
of Endicott
Eugene P. (Gene) Collins, 91, of Endicott, died at the Vestal Nursing Center, Thursday, October 30, 2008. He was born on October 24, 1917 in Tunkhannock, Pa. and lived in Endicott. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Catherine in 1991. Mr. Collins is from the famous "Collins Restaurant" on Washington Avenue, Endicott, he was a proud member of the 1936 Union-Endicott Football team, who competed on Christmas Day in Clearwater, Fla. and was a card holding member of the Notre Dame Subway Alumni Association. He is survived by his children Kathleen King, Lisle; Eileen and her husband Mike Lesko and Patrick and his wife Jodi Collins; seven grandchildren Lisa Stianche; Kevin King and his friend Sharon; Katherine King and fiancé Jay Gorman; Lori (Chris) Smith; Courtni (Anthony) Darpino and Sean Collins and friend Trish and Kayli Collins; also survived by six great-grandchildren Matt and Kevin Feldman; Brian and Sarina Stianche and Spencer and McLain Smith. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the US Navy and was a retired IBM Corp. employee, retiring after 38 years of service.
Funeral and Interment Services will be held Monday 7 p.m. from the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 East Main Street, Endicott, with Deacon Tom Harley, of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Endicott officiating. Burial will be in Riverhurst Cemetery at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends at the Allen Memorial Home Monday from 5 p.m. until service time at 7 p.m.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Collins
November 14, 2008
Pat,
You were quite fortunate to have him as your father. He sounds like he was a great guy and I'm sorry for your loss.
Bruce
Lois Spencer
November 4, 2008
To all the Collins Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I at least got to see him at the nursing home when I visited with Jerry and Debby. I'm sure heis in a better place and isn't suffering anymore. I am a cousin and niece of Jim and Mary's family. I have met all of you at one time or another, usually under unfortunate circumstances. I did enjoy seeing all of you again. God Bless You All. Sincerely, Lois Spencer
Becky Bradley
November 3, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about Eugene's passing. He was a very special man and I adored chatting with him about our beloved Yankee's and Fighting Irish. I will miss him dearly.
Mary Ann Goida
November 3, 2008
Pat, Jodi and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow.
Take Care
Julie Hall
November 3, 2008
Eileen, Kathy,Pat
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.He will be truly missed we had a lot of nice days togeather.
tom collins
November 3, 2008
my thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family. sorry we tend to forget all over the years,with love
jim and marys son tom collins
cindy Howard
November 2, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. I am your Uncle Jims daughter Cindy, Its been many years. Again I am so sorry for you and your family.
Jerry & Debby Collins
November 2, 2008
Uncle Gene's family,
We are so glad we had the chance to visit last month. Uncle Gene even remembered that we had been in NY 10 years prior and we had sandwiches on his back deck. We are sorry for the loss to you and especially to Kathleen with her husband dying 3 days prior. Our hearts and prayers are with you all. Thanks for mentioning the family restaurant where Uncle Gene and my Dad (Jimmy) worked with their Grandpa (J.P. Collins) even though it is now a nail salon. We will always remember Uncle Gene with a smile.
November 2, 2008
Eileen, Kathy, and Pat;
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Dad and Mom will always be proud of their wonderful family.
The Morgans
Mike and Annie Sackett
November 1, 2008
Kathy and family,'
Our prayers are with you at this time. We were shocked and sorry to hear about your fathers passing.
Annie and Mike Sackett
Bill & Nancy Jones
November 1, 2008
Sending our deepest sympathies to your family. This passed week hasn't been easy for the family, but we wanted to let everyone know our thoughts and prayers are with everyone.
don fontana
November 1, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Janette Kemmerer
November 1, 2008
Pat and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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