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John Collins Obituary

John Daniel Collins March 23, 1964 - Feb. 26, 2012 Beloved son of Daniel E. Collins and Hilaire L. Collins of Burlingame. Survived by his brothers, Michael (Shirley), Dennis (Brenda), James, his sisters Karen and Lauren. Nephews Daniel McGinnis, Alex Collins, his nieces Paula Collins, Michaela Collins, Sophia Collins, Tessa Collins and his great nephew Ryan Collins. Also, survived by his aunts Virginia Garnot, Margaret Collins and numerous cousins. Preceded in death by his uncle Robert M. Collins and aunt Beverly A. Mattox. Our "Happy Jack" will always be remembered for his fun sense of humor, his thrill seeking adventures and his delight in making his friends laugh. He had so many long time friends that he truly treasured over the years. He always made a special effort to be kind and thoughtful to everyone. His life was taken from us way too soon and he will be desperately missed by us all. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday the 3rd of March, 2:00 P.M. at Our Lady of Angels Church, 1721 Hillside Drive, Burlingame. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Ignatius College Preparatory Fund in memory of John Collins.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Mar. 1 to Mar. 2, 2012.

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Craig & Kim Scheidt

March 14, 2012

Danny and Sandy-
So very sorry to hear about the loss of your son Jack. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Edward Wolf & Family

March 8, 2012

My condolences to the Mr. and Mrs. Collins, Mike, Dennis, Karen, and Lauren. I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Jack. I will always cherish the fun times we had growing up and how much of a true friend you were to not only me, but everyone.

March 7, 2012

Dear Dan & Sandy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. We are so sorry for your lose. Please know that John is now at peace with His Holy Father.
Love,
Marty & Marcy Bastiani

March 6, 2012

Dan & Sandy, Our hearts go out to both of you and the family, We ask why and God says I need him, John is at peace, Vince & Rosemarie Vasconi

March 5, 2012

Dan and Family: May your beloved son Jackie rest in peace. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Sincerely, Pern and John Ginella.

Tom Cheng

March 4, 2012

Jackie - that is how I will always remember you. We shared many good times growing up and I have nothing but fond memories that make me smile. You were a good friend and will always be in my heart, thank you.

My condolences to the Mr. and Mrs. Collins, Mike, Dennis, Karen, and Lauren. With much love - Tommy Cheng

Susan Emmerich Ritter

March 3, 2012

Dear Danny and Sandy. I'm so sorry that you have lost your dear son. I have an idea he's at rest with those in our family who have gone before us. My thoughts and prayers are with you. xxx. Susie

Carol Emmerich-Absalom

March 3, 2012

Dearest Danny and Sandy

My thoughts and prayers are with you all today. Rest assured he is in good hands with the "Hudson Avenue Gang" now.

Love, Carol

Louis Calabro

March 3, 2012

So sad to lose such a good man so early in life. Dan and Sandy, as another parent, I can understand your deep felt loss for a a child who passes before we do. May God bring Dan Peace in his next life. (Brenda's Dad)

Bill Hamilton

March 3, 2012

Dan,My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.You and your family are in my prayers.

Kathy Ilyin-Jurchen

March 2, 2012

Jack Collins made me laugh. I'm glad to have known him since elementary school.My prayers are with you and your family.

Carla Iverson

March 2, 2012

To the Collins Family, friends and neighbors: I'm so sorry for the untimely passing of Jack. He was a talented craftsman and resourceful chef. May he rest in peace.

Daniel Dobleman

March 2, 2012

Danny, John Lally just told me about your son. I am so sorry.

March 2, 2012

Dan and Hilaire,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Carol Fern and the Fern Family

Paul Scheibe

March 2, 2012

Jack Collins, That takes me all the way back to High School at Mills. I remember Jack as a Funny and Cool Person. He had lots of Friends and people liked him alot. After High School I seen Jack at his Home in Burlingame as I was Hanging out with his Sister Lauren. I moved to Iowa at 29 for my Second Life but I am Sure Jack Stayed the Cool Person he was in the Bay Area. You will be missed by many and also by me. Paul Scheibe.

March 2, 2012

The Collins family. We are thinking of you at this sad time. Vince and Lil Rigoni

March 2, 2012

To the Collins Family,

My condolences, I went to school with Jack at Mills High School. As we traveled around Millbrae in your teens you can always enjoy a smile and laughter while around Jack.

It was very nice to see Jack at our reunion a few years ago at San Mateo Park. Jack had a smile on his face while all of us enjoyed the memories of our teen age years through pictures and revisiting all of us in our (what 40's) LOL

Jack will be missed but not forgotten
Love to all of you,
Karen (Bacchi Twin) Healy

Scott Levaggi

March 1, 2012

Mr and mrs Collins and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in these tough times.

Scott and Anna Levaggi

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