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COLLINS, James P.
James P. Collins, 53, of South Glastonbury, died Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Yale New Haven Hospital, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply. Jim was born November 29, 1959 in Waterbury, the son of John J. and Beverly (Callahan) Collins of Bradenton, FL. He lived in Cheshire and Southington for most of his life, moving to South Glastonbury recently. Jim was a graduate of Cheshire Academy and Quinnipiac University, where he played baseball, and was inducted into the Cheshire Academy Hall of Fame in 1997 for excellence in baseball, basketball and football. Jim's greatest loves in life were his family, boating and athletic competitions; he was a diehard Yankees and Giants fan and a coach and enthusiastic fan of his children's teams as they were growing up. Jim battled his cancer with grace and dignity—and a smile. Besides his parents, he is survived by his girlfriend Ann Lee Cahill of South Glastonbury, his three children and their spouses, James Jr. and Natalie Collins of Bristol, Matthew and Jaimie Collins of Southington, Katie and Blake Eddins of Colchester, five siblings and their families, John and Carol Collins Jr. of New York, Tom and Kara Collins of Georgia, Gregory and Sharon Collins of Virginia, Beverly DeMayo of South Carolina and Kim and Bob Field of Massachusetts.
A memorial service will be celebrated on Thursday, March 14 at 11 a.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, 2584 Main St., Glastonbury. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at the Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury, on Wednesday, March 13 from 5-8 p.m. Memorial donations can be made to A Closer to Free fund, Smilow Cancer Hospital, Yale-New Haven Hospital at www.giveclosertofree.org/help. For online condolences, please visit www.mulryanfh.com.
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Ramon Cruz
April 2, 2023
Jim u came to my memory today thinking all the times i asked y for help and u never said no always had my back thank u
steve toomey
August 31, 2021
thanks jimmy we work a lot of years together
Jimnahs Miller
March 23, 2013
To the Collins Family: I just learned of Jim's passing today and I'm so saddened for your loss. Please know my heart is with you as you grieve. Jim was my manager at Marshall's in Southington and the staff loved him. Later I babysat for Jim Matt and Katie. And as they grew up, I house-sat for Bailey. I really loved your family and still cannot believe he has passed. XOXO Jimna
March 19, 2013
So very sorry for your loss. jimmy introduced me to the first pug I had ever seen. Now I have 3 of them. Jimmy was always smiling. Very sad. Leslie Fiore
Chris Morin
March 16, 2013
First and foremost my prayers go out to the Collins family.Jim you were more than just a very close friend you were like a big brother to me always looking out for me or giving me advice,not that I always took it.I will miss you more than words can ever say.
March 16, 2013
I kmow i left a message already but I just want to say to his family that he talked about all of you that u guys were his life he always talked about his kids and the kids he coached that was his life. If u ever want to do a fund raiser in his name please just let me know.
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Mike Giordano
March 14, 2013
To Jim's family. Please accept my condolences and prayers. Jim and I played baseball together during the summers of the late 70's and I was saddened to hear of his passing.
Carol Wielk
March 14, 2013
My prayers and thoughts are with your family. You touch alot of lives ,I will always remember the diet coke hanging out of your pocket.Your famous saying What the christmas"Rest in Peace my friend Carol
March 14, 2013
Jim
u came into my restaurant for the past 3 years and we became good friends and i will miss u. u were just like me me coaching teams and loving life. I just talked to u 6 weeks ago and i never new u were sick. I wish u told me it was hard to hear u passed away. u were a good friend. I will truely miss u
Brian Ward
March 13, 2013
Greg & Family,
We've lost touch over the years, but I was very saddened to here about Jim. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Brian W
March 13, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. I had the pleasure to work with him at Adams. You will be missed.
Matt W
March 12, 2013
Jim, you where my first boss at my first job ever, you treated you're employees with respect and customers with care. I learned so much from you and you will be deeply missed, though only working under you for about a year and a half you had a great impact on me and fellow employees. My condolence to you and your family. You will be deeply missed! Rest In Peace Jim!
Lou Iannotti
March 12, 2013
I played baseball with Jim at Quinnipiac. I am very saddened to hear of his loss. My prayers go out to Jim and his family.
Brenda Hall
March 12, 2013
Not only you were a great Boss but a great human being !! You will be miss!! May God be with your family in this time of sorrow!!!
Carol Olson
March 11, 2013
Prayers being offered up to all the Collins family.
Anna Kavanagh
March 11, 2013
Rest in peace
Ann Marie Ciquera
March 11, 2013
First and foremost, I want to send my sincere prayers and sympathies to the Collins family. Jim and I had endured many,many challenges working together at the Adams Supermarket in Hartford. We worked great together to achieve turning that store around in such a depressed area - we had many obstacles blocking us, but that never stopped us! We took each day as a lesson and learned from it - many of our customers became friends and that store became a "neighborhood market" because of our daily clientele and efforts. I am saddened this morning, but relieved Jim is no longer in pain. Jim, get those Yankees on a winning streak again with your powers from above!! Rest in Peace-I will pray for you and your family as we have lost a dear person and a great friend!
March 11, 2013
My friend you will be missed deeply, my prayers go out to your family.
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