James Collins Obituary

James P. Collins, 65

Worcester - James P. Collins, 65, of Worcester died Sunday, April 9th at home surrounded by his family. He leaves his wife of 29 years, Denise J. (Paradise) Collins; three step daughters, Maryellen Moynagh and her husband, Joseph of Leicester, Denise J. Romanelli and her husband, Darryn of North Carolina and Debra G. Millett of Leicester; two brothers, Dennis M. Collins and his wife, Geraldine of Paxton and Charles J. Collins, Jr. and his wife, Betty of Falmouth; a sister, Susan Mersery of North Oxford; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He was born in Worcester, the son of Charles J. Collins, Sr. and Stasia A. (Szuba) Collins. Jim graduated from Doherty Memorial High School and Worcester Vocational High School. He was a sheet metal worker at WM. F. Lynch Co. for 38 years and was also the shop steward for the sheet metal division.

Jim belonged to the Local 63, Sheet Metal International Association of Central and Western, MA and Vermont and was also a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. Jim loved spending his time hunting and fishing.

To honor Jim's requests there are no services. O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue is directing arrangements.

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Apr. 10 to Apr. 11, 2017.

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roger provencal

April 6, 2024

He is greatly missed and will be remembered with love. Roger & Claudia Provencal

Stephen Beaudreau

April 23, 2017

To Denise, Susan, Charles and Dennis. To my friend Jimmy, Choag, Chuggalut, which I affectionately called him. I hope you are in a happier place. I remember the days, Eds place, Cooks pond where you were the only person who I knew, who could float as if you were on a lounge chair. At Harrys Road Service, where we worked. The back roads, hot dog Annies. The beer runs to New York. Our trips to Boston, to Clarks house. My old friend, you still have the same eyes and the same smile. I dont remember the beard!! I left you and my old friends from Tatnuck for reasons that I thought at the time were important. I was wrong because I hold you, and those old days in my heart. Nothing is more important than the friendship and times that we all shared. Rest in peace my old friend from the past, and peace to all who loved you.

April 23, 2017

Dear Denise (Susan, Charles, Dennis et al),

I was very sorry to hear that Jimmy (aka Choag of Tatnuck) passed away. We had a lot of great times growing up around the "Res" and the "Pond"and I regret greatly that I did not keep in closer contact with him over the years.

May Jimmy rest in peace and your grief pass with time.

Peace, Warren Snow

Mary & Richard Seaman

April 20, 2017

To Jim's wife, Dennis, Charles & Susan, Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. I grew up in the same neighborhood as Jim, and, I can say he was truly a wonderful person. In my early married years, Jim, and my brother, Ray, used to ride their bicycles all the way to Auburn to pay us a visit. His smile was infectious. He was warm & kind to everyone. I must say, "to know him, was to love him" He will truly be missed. Mary(Provencal)& Richard Seaman

Ray Provencal

April 20, 2017

Denise, Sue, Pudge and Dennis;
My heart broke when I got the news. We have all lost someone very special. Growing up, Jim (affectionately Choug) was my closest friend. We we inseparable as kids, sleeping over, riding bikes, hanging out at "Cooks" pond. trick or treating, you name it and we did it together. No one could have asked for a better friend than Jim. We remained close into adulthood and eventually Jim was the guy breaking metal for our roofing company while at Lynch. I spoke to him before leaving for FL. and he indicated he was doing better. I just kept praying that he did not suffer.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all as Jim will be sorely missed. His great smile, his "burps" his awesome sense of humor and love of life. I will never, ever forget you buddy,

Ray Provencal

April 20, 2017

Sue, Pudge, Dennis and Denise;
It is hard to believe I have lost my life long friend. Having grown up together we were the closest of friends. We were inseparable as kids, spending our summers at cooks pond and hanging around Tatnuck sq. Having done everything from trick or treating to sliding our sleds down Dawson road on the glare ice, we remained close into adulthood and eventually Jim was the guy bending metal for my Son Steven as we embarked on a career in roofing. "Choug" (as we affectionately called him growing up) was as good a friend as anyone could ask for. A sincere person with a great love of life.
I have life long memories to comfort me and I will never, ever forget you. Rest in peace buddy,

April 14, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am happy that I had the chance too meet James and his Family. He is in a better place now. Denice God bless You !. And stay strong. I will always keep you in my thoughts and prays. Lorna Logan.

Tom Sweeney

April 12, 2017

My condolences to the entre Collins family.

Tom Sweeney

April 12, 2017

Will miss you uncle Jim, You were one of a kind, Auntie Nisa may all your memories comfort you in the coming days.

Mike, Cindy, Michael and Valerie

April 11, 2017

I will miss your smile Uncle Jimmy! Thinking of you now and forever.

Dan McCabe

April 11, 2017

A great friend and brother ! Miss our Friday afternoons at Coney Island ! Be well my friend.

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