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Robert Collins Obituary

Of Melrose, formerly of Somerville, May 15, 2008. Loving husband of Ann E. (Shea) Collins. Devoted father of Melrose Police officer Joseph F. Collins, Patricia A. Sullivan & her husband Bryan all of Melrose, Nancy E. Collins and Brian J. Collins & his wife Stacey all of CA. Grandfather of Brianna & Madalyn Sullivan, Reilly, McKenna & Reagan Collins. Brother of the late Joseph P. & John A Collins and Ann Marie Angelo. Also survived by several nieces & nephews. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose, on Tues. May 20th at 9AM. Funeral Mass in the Church of the Incarnation, 425 Upham St. Melrose at 10AM. Relatives & friends invited. Visiting hours Monday 4-8PM. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery in Melrose. Memorial contributions may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 120 Wall St. 19th Floor, NY, NY 10005. US Army Korean War Veteran. For obituary, directions or to sign guest book please visit www.gatelyfh.com Gately Funeral Home 781-665-1949

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Published by Boston Globe from May 17 to May 18, 2008.

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Mike Casey

May 29, 2008

Mr. Collins,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Karen DiNallo

May 18, 2008

My deepest Sympathy to all the Collins family. It was a pleasure caring for Bob for the past year he was always a challenge. I enjoyed his sense of humor and strong will to never give up. He was truly a remarkable man. My thoughts are with you at this time, just know he is at peace now. If there is anything I can do just let me know.
With fond memories Karen

Pam (Kasprzak) Mandeville

May 18, 2008

Patsy, Mrs. Collins & Family,
I was so sorry to read of Mr. Collins' passing. I have so many fond and funny memories of High School at your home and driving him crazy with our tight jeans, big hair, and Eastie! Although it's been many years, please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Love, Pam

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