Louie F. Collins Sr.

Louie Collins Obituary

HIGHLAND HOME, Ala. -- Louie Collins Sr., 71, a resident of Highland Home, formerly of East Winthrop, Maine, died after a brief illness Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008.

Louie was born June 18, 1937, in Augusta, Maine, the son of Larry and Rita Collins. He was a graduate of Cony High School. Louie was well known in the capital city area in the 1960s and '70s as the owner of Louie's Steak House in East Winthrop.

He was predeceased by his parents, Larry and Rita; brother, Maurice Jones; sister, Helen Autio; and sister, Ruth Gammon.

Louie is survived by his children, Louie Collins Jr. of Winthrop, Scott Collins of Virginia Beach, Troy Collins of Virginia Beach, Heidi Hickey of Chicago, and Kelle Choate of Winthrop; 15 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

A service will be held in Luverne.

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Published by Kennebec Journal on Nov. 8, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Louie Collins

13 Entries

Billy DiCorte

December 5, 2008

Louie had the gift to reel you in, and keep you there. He was a free spirit who danced to the beat of his own drummer. I will miss his friendship and his zany sense of humor. What you see, is what you get, was always his attitude. He signed his contracts with a handshake, and always delivered on his word. On October 11TH Shane & I visited Louie in Alabama, got him out of bed and into a wheelchair. We took a tour of Montgomery and went to the mall. It was great to see him again, he will missed. A good friend, we'll see you soon.

Vern & Marcella Ganyard

December 5, 2008

Man life goes by fast, Louie was always on the go, and could run circles around guys our age. I will always have fond memories of Louie and that Blue Van that he would coat in wax every week. He was always well liked by everyone he met. And was a good neighbor.

Shane & Jodi Luepkes

December 4, 2008

To Louie's children, your father as we knew him was a real cut up. Always upbeat, always smiling, and always with a joke. And did we ever pull off some great stunts. He was without a doubt the kindest person we have ever met. Love ya Buddy was one of the many sayings I would share with him. And those were also my last. He called me a day or so before he passed and left a brief message on my cell phone. I listen to it daily, and smile about the times we shared at work. I will miss your father. He loved you all very much. His companion Elaine was very kind in caring for your father in his final days. God Bless You All

Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club

December 3, 2008

We loved Louie, and We'll miss him very much!. A mass card has been presented in his name through the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.
His smile could light up a room. Chef Lance, Chef Tina, Baker Gene, Pastry Chef Pook, Executive Steward Ron Higham, F& B Rona Simon, Bqt. Cpts. Cary, Connie, Donnie, Lynn, and Wendy. Purchasing Tom Wargo and Billy Barnes, Accounting Julian Adams, Phil Grenon, Sandy Earhardt. And Louie's White Glove Wait Staff - Fabio, Sally, Jane, Jinda, Robert, Roseann, Marisol, Terry, Big Bad Bob Barry from Boston and Shara. The Golf staff Jay Overton, Justin, Robert Kimmons. Packard's Steakhouse Chef Joe, Chef Mike, GM Marina, and the staff all thank you Louie for your leadership and guidance. Although we saw you seasonally, you were always in season. God Bless

Dina Bowler CMP Innisbrook

December 3, 2008

I am very sorry to hear about Louie.
I can still see him with a cigarette in his mouth yelling at Shane "Don't be Dink" I've got it all under control.
Those two pulled off some of the biggest and best events Innisbrook has ever hosted. I'm not sure who influenced who?. Never met the family, but your Louie was one helluva man.

Al Andriozzi - Innisbrook

December 3, 2008

Louie has left the building. With him goes one less joke, one less smile, one less day of the humor he used like medicine to make everyone around feel better about themselves.
Shane always called him "King of the Stage" baby "King of the Stage"

Chef Micheal LeFave - Innisbrook

December 3, 2008

That Son-of-a-gun was the biggest practical joker I've ever met. He could make the sun shine in the pouring rain. Sorry for your loss, and mine.

Alex

November 28, 2008

My sympathy to the family.
No one was a better friend or more fun to be with than Louie.

Paul Theberge

November 8, 2008

I sure can remember the good times we had back in the 60's. It doesn't seem that long ago. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Elli Gordon

November 8, 2008

So many fond memories of the great times at the restaurant, and watching you all grow up.

My sympathy.

Monica Godfrey-Gorman

November 8, 2008

Louie, Scott, Troy, Heidi and Kelle, so sorry to hear of your dad's passing.

Cindie Hennessey

November 8, 2008

Fondly remember Louie in the 60's..Many of us had such good times at the steak house...His Mom was special and an aunt, Muriel Lermond, lived here in Jefferson.
Recall the Sugarloafers (Jud Strunk) and others who performed there.
Love and prayers to the family
Cindie Hennessey
Jefferson

Scott J. Hall

November 8, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this great time of loss.
Louie was a great family friend and will be missed.

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