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Michael Collins

Healdsburg, California

1950 - 2020

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Michael Francis Collins

November 2, 1950 - September 29, 2019

Michael F. Collins, co-founder of Limerick Lane Cellars and nationally recognized winegrower, died on Sept. 29, 2019 following a long illness. He was born on Nov. 2, 1950 in San Francisco. Preceded in death by his parents and his...

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Micheal and I live on the same lane for many years. We slowly became trusted friends -Micheal would always share his bounty of fruits and vegetables with me. He loved to discuss all the Italian history of Limerick Lane and the area. We shared many meals and toasted always with excellent wines. Micheal was a special, generous and loyal friend to me and I will truly miss him- Rest in ☮ dear friend.

with Michael at the winery

My condolences to Nicole Sheila Collins on the passing of her Uncle Mike (and her dad, Eddie Collins, who died three days before Michael.) . I enjoyed my experience working with Michael at Limerick Lane Cellars but, more importantly, I treasured our long friendship and the wonderful dinners he cooked for me at his home ranch on Limerick Lane. I will miss his regular phone calls telling me to come get some peaches or kale and tomatoes. His philosophy was give to family and friends first, then...

Collins Vineyard on Limerick Lane in Healdsburg

Michael with his beloved dog Molly

Michael finishing up a vineyard tour.

Michael with Gina in the Limerick Lane Cellars tasting room

Michael with Anastacio, his vineyard worker of over 43 years.

How very sad to have lost two brothers 3 days apart in the same year.

Condolences to his niece as she continues on in life without these two wonderful men in her life.