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Peter Collings Obituary
Jewett City - Peter Collings, 68, of Jewett City, CT passed away unexpectedly on June 21, 2020.
Born in Norwich and raised in Jewett City, he was a graduate of Griswold High School.
He was predeceased by his father, Robert Collings. He is survived by his children, Hannah Bedgood and Brittany Collings; his mother, Francois Collings; his brothers James and Kenneth Collings; his grandchildren Willow and Ember; his nephews Ian and McCormick.
Peter was an auto body shop teacher at Ellis Tech prior to his retirement, along with operating the Auto Barn in Plainfield with his father for years. Those who remember Peter would likely describe him as full of life. He loved golf, the Red Sox, the Dallas Cowboys and speaking his mind unapologetically. Ever the scrounge, he had a vast collection of shoes and cheap reading glasses, likely purchased on Ebay. He was hard-working and took a lot of pride in his independence. While some may have found his humor to be abrasive, it came from a place of love and he loved his family fiercely. His grandchildren were the light of his life and he looked forward to spending every bit of time that he had with them. His wisdom, humor, practicality and passion for life will be sorely missed but fondly remembered.
A celebration of life will be planned at a later time, of which friends and family will be notified. Please visit www.andersonmcqueen.com to share a memory with the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Peter Collings
Barbara Veile wife of Tom Veile
June 27, 2025
My husband Tom Veile enjoyed riding to and from Essex Satellite. They both started their teaching careers at that school. Unfortunately Tom passed away last year after a brief illness.
Barbara Veile
June 28, 2024
My husband Tom enjoyed working with Pete. They worked together at the Essex Satellite School in Essex. Tom just passed away in May of 2024.
SCOTT HERBERT
September 9, 2020
COLEMAN!.. (in a gruff voice)...great guy...said it like it was.. (kinda like Trump)...Lotta fun in the bar or on the basketball courts...a true Jewett City LEGEND!
Long long time ago.
September 9, 2020
Mickey Sedgwick
September 9, 2020
Rest easy old friend.
Ryan “Mold” Snay
August 18, 2020
Mr. Collings was one of my auto body instructors at Ellis. A good man whom I touched base with time to time even after he was done at the school. He even coined my nickname. He was a little rough around the edges and that’s why I appreciated learning from him....Condolences to his family.
Brittany Collings
July 28, 2020
I'm going to miss you deeply, Pop. I couldn't have asked for a better father. Such a compassionate, loving, realistic and supportive father. Rest easy, old man. I'll be just fine. Look over Hannah and I, as well as your grand daughters.
Tom Veile
July 1, 2020
I would like to extend my condolences to Pete's family. We worked together at the Essex Satellite school in Essex CT. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Tom and Barbara Veile
Paul Mykietyn
July 1, 2020
The great times growing up on Oak street with Peter, Jimmy and Ken. Memories of your hunting dog that was afraid of gun shots, the chicken you all raised from an Easter chickadee, the time Peter fell on the SeeSaw and jammed his two front teeth! May you rest in peace Peter and my condolences to all the Collings family.
Tom Soja
June 29, 2020
My heartfelt condolences to the Collings family.
Rest in peace "Crash",
your friend, "Tater"
Linda
June 29, 2020
Love you forever. Rest In Peace, Pete!
PETE BRUSCATO
June 29, 2020
I remember Peter back at GHS a really cool guy always laughing and easy going with his brothers. Sorry for your loss Jimmy and Ken and your MOM RIP.PETE
Bobby L
June 29, 2020
peter was a true friend so many years
We laughed and played for our teen years all with fond memories
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