Mark R. Collins

Mark R. Collins, 62, died unexpectedly January 19 at his home.

Mark was born in Chicago May 12, 1963-Mother's Day-the youngest of the Collins children and the only boy. Mark and his family moved to Marblehead in the 1970s where he quickly made life-long friends. He attended Star of the Sea Elementary School, Coffin School and Marblehead Junior High and High School. He graduated from North Shore Community College and began his career in sales. Over the years, he transitioned to become a recruiter for technology companies. He also worked on the side as a DJ and refereed basketball and girls' softball.

He was the loving father of Joey Roy and Payton Collins and is survived by his sisters Marietta Collins and her husband Roger Cowles and children Evan and Bella Cowles, and Nanette Collins and her husband Anthony Jachyra. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Peter Nieman, nephew Andrew Nieman-who shares his birthday-and his wife Katie and son Axel, niece Heather Nieman and several cousins. Mark was predeceased by his parents Nancy and Richard Collins and sister Adrienne Nieman.

Mark loved going to live music events and was a huge sports enthusiast as well as a prankster and a connoisseur of bad dad jokes. Mostly, Mark will be remembered by his family and countless friends for his outgoing personality, good humor, kindness and, above all, loyalty.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, February 7, at 1:00 p.m., at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 85 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead.

Prior to Mass, visitation will take place at Star of the Sea church from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Interment will be held at Waterside Cemetery, Marblehead at a later date.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared for Mark's family at eustisandcornellfuneralhome.com.