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1944
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2015
Vincent Collins Obituary
June 19, 1944 - March 19, 2015
Resident of Palo Alto
Vincent DePaul Collins II, 70, resident of Palo Alto CA, taken from us on March 19th, 2015. Son of Margaret Collins, brother of Andrea and Patrick Collins, and loving father to Vincent, Jackie, and Mechelle Collins. Caring Grandfather of six children who loved him dearly.
Collins lived in, and managed, a senior living complex. In his spare time he enjoyed peaceful coastal trips, exercising, writing, and family visits. His youth was filled with basketball, riding horses and motorcycles, and singing in his band The Soul Seekers.
His true entrepreneurial spirit led him to starting several corporations and developing a number of patents. Collins was a renaissance man; published author, philosopher, business man, singer, and athlete, he was always learning, sharing, and seeking spiritual harmony for himself and others.
He will be greatly missed by his family and those whose lives he touched. A celebration of his life will be held at 11AM this Saturday, March 28th at the Center for Spiritual Enlightenment in San Jose CA.
Center for Spiritual Enlightenment
(408) 283-0221
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Joan Cook
October 31, 2023
I knew Vince in the late `60´s to middle `70´s. I loved him very much. My heart aches knowing he has been gone for almost nine years.
Tony Ceraolo
May 31, 2015
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Vince. I was a member of the Soul Seeker band and will miss him dearly. We had a chance to visit a short while ago and fondly remembered the the time we spent together in the band. My condolences to his family.
Ron Lew - miss you Vince
April 13, 2015
I am sadden of the passing of Vince. Wonderful memories of our SJHS days. I was the first to hire him and his band for a Dance Night in Palo Alto, CA. "Sagura Gardens. Great singer...great in everything he does...dancer. But I remember most of all - so talented playing basketball. We'll all miss him. Our deepest condolences. A wonderful person !!!
April 12, 2015
Wth deepest sympathy,Anne Gregory (class of 1963)
April 11, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Carole Garcia-Viano
March 28, 2015
Please accept my deepest condolences to my dear sweet friend and classmate Vincent. He will be deeply missed as he was loved by many. I enjoyed his kindness and friendship. Amazing basketball play and a gift of singing with a beautiful voice. I never saw him be unkind to anyone or anyone unkind to him. In high school he always had a sweet smile and a sparkle in his eyes for the girls. What a great dancer as well. We all had memorable times at San Jose High School, class of 1962 that included Vince. God bless him and his loving family at this difficult time. He always was a person who gave of himself to others. Was a privilege to have him as a classmate and shall be deeply missed at our 55 year class reunion.
Lynda Martinez
March 27, 2015
I not only remember Vince as an excellent basketball player at SJHS (he was class of '62), but I remember his lovely singing voice. He was such an outgoing and friendly person. I last saw him at his Aunt Lois's service. He still had his wonderful smile & we reminisced about SJHS back in the day. Heartfelt condolences to his family.
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