BRIAN W. COLLINS

COLLINS, Brian W. Of Dorchester, formerly of Mission Hill, passed away on September 11, 2024. Devoted father of Brianna Collins of San Francisco, CA. Beloved son of the late George E. and Helen T. (Sullivan) Collins. Dear brother of William Collins of Medway, Mark Collins (Kathleen) of West Roxbury, Rev. John A. Collins C.Ss.R. of Washington, D.C., Marianne Dewing (David) of West Roxbury, Patricia Marchetti (Michael) of Reading, Rev. George E. Collins S.J. of Brighton, Timothy Collins (Patricia) of Hingham, Helen Waters (James) of Needham. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Brian enjoyed his working career as a diligent and dedicated employee of Commonwealth Limousine and leaves behind friends, colleagues and family who knew him as a good and gentle soul. He was an ardent Boston sports fan throughout his life, especially towards his beloved BC Eagles hockey teams. Brian's love of music led him and Brianna to attend many live concerts through the years and brought them special times of shared delight and enjoyment. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, Friday, September 27, at 9:00am, followed by a Funeral Mass in The Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Mission Church), 1545 Tremont St., Boston, at 10:30am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. Visiting Hours on Thursday, September 26, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Brian may be made to Boston's Basilica Our Lady of Perpetual Help, at www.bostonbasilica.com For guestbook, please visit www.gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600