Peter Timothy Collins

AGE: 18 • Rye

Peter Timothy Collins, 18, of Rye New York passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Greenwich Hospital surrounded by his family and friends.

Peter is survived by his loving parents Timothy and Lauren Collins and his adoring brother Michael Collins, his grandmother Shirley Wittner, his aunts and uncles Brenda Aparicio, Fred Wittner, Patrick Collins, JoAnne and Steve Fairchild, Dennis Collins and his cousins JP Fairchild, Alex, Dave, Gabe and Brandon Aparicio and Casey Wittner.

Peter was born on September 6, 1995 and attended Rye High School and Marist College.

The family will receive friends at Graham Funeral Home, Rye, NY on Tuesday, July 29th from 2 to 4PM and 7 to 9PM. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at the Church of the Resurrection, in Rye on Wednesday, July 30th at 10 AM.

In lieu of flowers donations in Peter's name can be made to St. Vincent's Hospital- Westchester, 275 North Street, Harrison, NY 10528

Peter was dearly loved by his family and friends. He was an extremely caring, funny and sweet young man who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

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Published by The Telegraph on Jul. 28, 2014.

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Kevin O'Neill

August 10, 2014

We miss Peter at the Rye Recreation basketball court. Peter brought so much energy and positive spirit to the game. Talking between games Peter shared how much he was enjoying his job; and that he was learning so much. He was universally loved by all of the players and put a smile on all of our faces. Lauren, Tim, and Mike we are so sorry; please know we are thinking of you and Peter everyday.

Kristin Rogers

August 8, 2014

Dear Lauren and Tim, my thought are with you every day especially because you are such giving and loving people and tremendous parents- I saw you both yesterday and said then I will continue to be here for you- like you always have been for me- my thoughts and prayers are with you Love Kristin and The Rogers Family

August 4, 2014

The Krouse Family of Maine want you to know that we extend a warm hug to your family Tim. We know that Peter was was one of the good guys a lot like his Dad I imagine. Please come to Maine and join us anytime!!. May the gift of comfort surround you as much as possible and allow rest in this very difficult time. Take care of yourselves as Peter is very well taken care of at this time. Let Peace find a way to your hearts . Love to all of you. Toni(Casale),Richard, Anni, Elin and Chris Krouse

Mary Casale Novak

August 3, 2014

My deepest sympathy, love and prayers to the Collins family at this difficult time. May your fond and loving memories of your son Peter and the love and support of your family and friends bring you peace.

Lindsey, Matt, Sandy and Todd

August 3, 2014

Lauren, Tim and Mike,
We are so very sorry to hear about Peter's passing. We hope that God helps heal your hearts and you remember always the joy Peter brought to you lives.
John 14:1-4 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.”

August 3, 2014

Peter was a pleasure to work with at camp last year. He worked so well with the campers and really treated them with respect. Our Memories of Peter go back a long way, and his loss will be felt in our hearts for a long time. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
With Deepest Sympathy,
The Wood Family

August 2, 2014

Dear Collins Family, I am so terribly sorry for your devastating loss. May you, who have given so very much to this community, feel support and love back in this time of extreme sorrow. - Dolores Eyler

August 2, 2014

Words can not express the sorrow I feel at this time. Peter was a special boy and will be missed by all. Memories of Peter will live on forever in the hearts of all who knew him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Joe DeRuvo

Mrs.Diane Garris Catoe

July 31, 2014

Dear Collins Family, I am sitting here crying for Peter. All those little boys were in my classes at rye middle school. Peter was always close to me.I was an aide at the school.I loved him, Sadly Miss G

July 31, 2014

My heart is broken when i read about peter. I was his aide and friend in rye middle school. Deeply hurt, Miss G , mrs.diane garris catoe

Robert Griffis

July 31, 2014

So sad to hear of such a beautiful young boy passing. He was clearly loved by all who knew him.

Jason Mehler

July 30, 2014

Lauren, Tim & Michael,

Our sincere condolence to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. The Mehlers

July 30, 2014

Know that you are in our hearts and prayers and that of the entire Rye community, to which your family
has contributed so much-
Cyndi ,Mitch & Ben Schaffler
Cyndi Mitch & Ben Schaffler

John Rodrigues

July 30, 2014

Dear Lauren, Tim, and Michael, We are so terribly sad to hear about Peter's passing. It feels like yesterday I remember him as just a little boy throwing the ball around next to Milton fire house with Michael. He was beautiful young man. We are truly sorry and express our deepest condolences. The Rodrigues Family

Jeremy, Gina, Ben and John Hardisty

July 30, 2014

Dear Tim, Lauren, Michael and family

We were devastated to hear about your tragic news. We all remember Peter from the days when Tim coached John at hockey and Football. Full of life, vital, energetic and fun loving.

Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time

Michael Ferrero

July 30, 2014

Dear Tim and family,

My condolences to you and your family during this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Joyce Bean

July 30, 2014

Dear Tim, Lauren and Mike,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. The Bean Family

Carol Havlin

July 29, 2014

Dear Lauren and Family,
I remember Peter and his infectious smile. He is among the angels watching over us all and making them smile.
My prayers are with you all.

Allyson and Allan Gold

July 29, 2014

Dear Lauren and family,
I remember when Peter was in my dads group nearly ten years ago. He and my dad grew a close bond over baseball. I clearly remember the time Peter came in to camp dressed up as my dad with a Yankee hat and a clip board, and the time he put white powder in his hair to look like Big Chief Steve at Flag Raising. He was the most adorable kid that carried a sweet and silly side to himself that I'm sure our Mohawk family will never forget. I also recall the tight bond you shared with both your sons. We are deeply sorry and we will be thinking of you always.

July 29, 2014

Dear Timmy, Lauren and Mike,
My heart aches for you with the loss of your Peter. God rest and keep his wonderful soul. My thoughts and prayers will always be with you.
with much love
Nancy Sexton

July 29, 2014

Coach Tim, Lauren and family
We're so sorry for your loss. Thinking of Peter from far east.
Okubo Family

Dina Gelman

July 29, 2014

Lauren and Family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. ThInking of you and sending prayers to get you through this difficult time.

July 29, 2014

Wishing you strength, hope and healing. Our deepest condolences to all.
The Teitler Family

July 29, 2014

Our deepest condolences to the Collins family. We have fond memories of Peter from the days at Milton School and beyond. Love, The Van Dolsens

Zulma Davila

July 29, 2014

Dear Lauren,
My condolences to you and the family, no words can ease the pain of loosing a child, our hearts are broken with the loss of such a wonderful, loving and caring young man. It was a pleasure to work with him and he will be greatly missed. Our prayers for comfort through this most difficult time go out to you and yours. With Love Juan, Zulma and the Davila Family..God bless

July 29, 2014

Peter was a special person, our Will loved playing hockey with him. He will be greatly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Kavanagh Family

John, Teresa, Matt Power

July 29, 2014

Dear Tim, Lauren and Mike,

There are no words to express our sadness for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Barbara & Charles Brienza

July 29, 2014

Tim and Family, Richard called this morning and told us of Peter's passing. Please accept our sincerest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. His legacy is the memory you all share of him the things that made him who he was. We pray that the richness of that legacy will strengthen your hearts and help you find your way to God's peace, and love. We offer you our strength and love. Please know that you are not alone but are blessed with the love and prayers of friends and family that really care.

Luke Walsh

July 29, 2014

To Collins my condolence to your family he was a great hockey player

July 29, 2014

sending our love and strength to lauren, timmy and michael during this difficult time. peter was an amazing young man and we will miss him dearly. love, the kressler family

Adam, Irene, Steve & Caroline Heicklen

July 29, 2014

There no words to express this terrible loss. Peter left us much too soon. God has him in his arms, we will always have him in our hearts. With deepest sympathy,

Michael Pizzutello

July 29, 2014

Coach Tim,

Our entire family was devastated on hearing the news of Peter's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

The Pizzutello Family

Lisa Pichiarallo

July 29, 2014

Coach Tim, Lauren and Michael... I have no words for the pain you are feeling right now. Peter was an amazing boy who we all loved and will always think of the memories we all shared those seasons on the ice. My deepest sympathy to all of you. My heart breaks for you.

Michael Kelsey

July 29, 2014

I was grieved to learn of Peter's passing. He was one of my students this past semester at Marist. He was a good student. He and his family will be in my prayers. Eternal rest grant unto him o Lord, and let your perpetual light shine upon him, and may his soul and the souls of the faithfully departed rest in peace.

Akiko Gordon

July 29, 2014

Lauren and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim, Akiko, Alex & Luke

The Koester Family

July 28, 2014

Words do not express the sorrow of such a loss. Deep thoughts and prayers to all of you.

Danielle Ybarra

July 28, 2014

To the Collins family ,
I am so sorry to hear about the lost of Peter. I will always remember him coming into the ymca for teen nights saying hello to me. I can still hear his voice saying hello Elmo. What a great young man He was an amazing talented young man. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Danielle Ybarra (Elmo)

July 28, 2014

Speechless and devastated.
Please reach out—we are here to help in any way possible.
Love & light, the Tsuchida family

July 28, 2014

Our prayers go out to the Collins Family during this difficult time. Anna, Jerry and Martin Bartoszewicz

Gina Fitzgerald

July 28, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the you all at this difficult time. God Bless.
Brandon and Gina Fitzgerald.

Laura & Michael Strober

July 28, 2014

We are so deeply saddened by the news of Peter's passing. Our memories of him as the sweet boy next door are filled with his warm smile and kind heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with Tim, Lauren, Michael and all who loved him. He will be forever missed.
Love The Strobers

Lizabeth Redfearn

July 28, 2014

We are so very sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with you all.

Lizabeth, Brett, Sophia and Brett Jr.

Sawako Ward

July 28, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Peter will be remembered for his smile forever. Jim, Sawako, Emilie and Ewan Ward

Mike and Vanessa Starcher

July 28, 2014

Lauren and family. So very sad to learn this. We are thinking of you.

Sue O'Brien

July 28, 2014

We will storm heaven with our prayers for you. We will never forget his smile and the way he spread his contagious spirit. Our love to you all...The O'Briens

Patrick Collins

July 28, 2014

The loss of such a young and vibrant person leaves me with a certain emptiness and great sadness . I deeply regret that I didn't get to know Peter better and spend more time with my nephew . My deepest sympathies go out to his Mother- Lauren , Father- Tim , and Brother - Michael . Uncle Patrick .

July 28, 2014

we will miss peter walking by home and always got a nice hello and smile we will miss him dearly our sympathy to tim , lauren and Michael the sirani

July 28, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Collin's family during this difficult time. The Yellen Family

Kathy, James & Jake Rath

July 28, 2014

Dear Tim, Lauren & Michael,

Our hearts are breaking for you and your family is in our prayers. Pete was such a sweet, kind and caring person. The pain of losing a child is beyond measure. Our son, Michael, cherished his friendship with Pete. They both left us far to soon. I pray God carries you at this time and the love and prayers of others comforts your family. With Love, The Rath Family

July 28, 2014

Peter was a charming and warm young man, and his lost is deeply felt throughout Rye. You are in our prayers. Loretta, Ray and Mary Kate Moseman

July 28, 2014

Tim, Lauren and Michael, we love you dearly and are praying for you during this difficult time. Peter was a special boy and we enjoyed watching him grow up to be a beautiful person. Love The Mazzilli's

Dana Boudreau

July 28, 2014

Tim, Lauren, and Michael,
Our hearts are so sad. Please know that the Marist family is here to support, love and provide you strength. God bless you all during this very very difficult time.
With our prayers - Bob, Dana, Blake and Caroline Boudreau

Cathy DuRei & Brian Morrissey

July 28, 2014

Dear Lauren, Tim and Mike,
We reach out to you with our heartfelt prayers and offers of support, in any form. Like the Rye Y, we also send you a collective hug from Brian, Cathy, Amy, Jack & Ciara Morrissey. Peter will be sorely missed.

July 28, 2014

Our hearts ache for you . We are here for you with our support and love.
Doug and Ellen Stern and family

Jeme and Dennis Moore

July 28, 2014

Tim, Lauren and Michael, we are so very sorry for your loss of such a beloved son and brother. You will be remembered forever in our thoughts and prayers.

mary oliansky

July 28, 2014

Dear Lauren and family, You will be first and foremost in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary and Max Oliansky

Nancy D'Ecclesiis Corcino

July 28, 2014

Lauren and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this moment. I am so saddened by your loss.

July 28, 2014

May you find comfort in remembering your beloved father this Father's Day, and every day.

July 28, 2014

Dear Lauren, Time and Mike,
Our deepest thoughts are with you and your family. With sincere sympathy and love, Sam, Dale and Ian Sitkowski

Susan Little

July 28, 2014

Lauren and Tim
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sue,Sarah,Charlie,Teddy Little and Bill Weeks

Matt Nordt

July 28, 2014

So sorry to hear. Will always remember the recreation program nights. God bless..Matt Nordt and the Nordt family...

Alycia Forbes

July 28, 2014

Will always remember Peter playing with my kids on Garden Drive. Our thought and prayers are with Timmy, Lauren and Michael. Love, The Forbes Family

Robin Shainberg

July 28, 2014

Lauren, Tim, and Michael,
Our deepest condolences and love to all of you. We are thinking of you and wish you strength. Know you have the love and support of so many friends and family around you now and always. Robin, Paul, Jonah, and Matthew Shainberg

July 28, 2014

Lauren , Tim and Mike,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
The Florio Family

Jackie Berner

July 28, 2014

Lauren & Tim,

Words just can't express the sadness we feel. Please know that we are thinking of you constantly and sending you all our love.

Th Berner Family

Milton School 5th Grade Play

Jackie Berner

July 28, 2014

Leigh, Pete, Prescott and Tess Tuneski

July 28, 2014

Lauren and family, we are all terribly saddened by this news. Please know that we are here for you during this difficult time. God bless.

Jessica Antico

July 28, 2014

We have lost one of our own. A son of Rye. Words can not describe our sorrow.
God bless you through this tough time.
Love, Jessica and Craig, Connor, Alex, Clark, Erik and Chad.

Fiona Dogan

July 28, 2014

We are stunned and heartbroken that we have lost our lovely hockey and high-school friend Pete Collins, what an appalling tragedy. Our hearts go out to Tim, Lauren and Michael, we cannot imagine your grief and pain. WE are here for you , whatever you need. With love, the Dogan Family

July 28, 2014

Love and prayers go out to your family!
The Meyerson Family

July 28, 2014

You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the love of friends and family carry you through this painful time - Mike, Stephanie, Mackenzie, J.P. & Ben Hammer

July 28, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Words are never enough but may you feel the love and support of the community. The Rimmer Family

Mario Prosperino

July 28, 2014

Peter & family - we are so saddened to hear the news, our deepest condolences. I recall meeting you as a 4 year old like it was yesterday, always playing street hockey on Garden Drive and of course, asking my sister for food whenever you got hungry. May you and your family find peace.

-Mario Prosperino & Family

July 28, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Collins Family at this difficult time. The Yellen Family

July 28, 2014

Tim, Lauren and Michael,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you in this difficult time. The strength and spirit of your family and friends will provide great support to you in the future.

Scott and Shayne Gelbard

July 28, 2014

With many thoughts and deepest sympathy, I warmly pray that God provides your family with lasting comfort. (Luke 7:13-15)

Douglas Flaherty

July 28, 2014

We are so deeply saddened by this news. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family during this difficult time.
The Flaherty Family

The Klemens family

July 28, 2014

Holding all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

July 28, 2014

Peter was a great person who we will miss forever. Our love to him and his entire family. Rich Guberti and Family.

July 28, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Collins Family during this difficult time. The Fabiani Family

The Giallorenzo's

July 27, 2014

We are thinking of you with heartfelt sympathy.

July 27, 2014

You have our deepest sympathy and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Gilbert Family

July 27, 2014

May the love of those around you help you in the coming days. Our hearts are with you and your family during this difficult period. Peter will be missed. Sending our love The Olivier Family Robert, Diane & Brandon.

Maria Cristiano

July 27, 2014

Peter's gentle soul and beautiful spirit made their mark on our hearts and we will carry that gift with us always. We are blessed to have known Peter and all of you and want you to know that our love and prayers go with you always.
The Cristiano Family

July 27, 2014

Love and prayers go out to your family!
The Brown's

Lori, Mark, Max & Nolan Hutson

July 27, 2014

We are sending you so much love right now. Our thoughts and hearts are with you. All our love and strength, the Hutsons

July 27, 2014

We are holding you in our thoughts and prayers.
The Ehrlich Family

Hilary Valente

July 27, 2014

Thoughts and prayers to The Collins family. Peter was a wonderful guy, I am glad I had the chance to work with him. Stay strong.

The Herbold Family

July 27, 2014

With our deepest and most sincere sympathy. We will hold you in our hearts and prayers.

Yanique Powell

July 27, 2014

My heart and prayers go out to you and your entire family during this difficult time. Peter will truly be missed.

July 27, 2014

Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you, Lauren, Tim and Mike. The McReddie Family

July 27, 2014

Holding you in our hearts and prayers. You are not alone.
With love from the Raynor family.

July 27, 2014

All of your friends at the Rye Y are wrapping our collective arms of support around the Collins' family. Peter will be missed. We are here for you. With love from your Rye Y family.

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