Thomas P. Collins Jr.

Thomas P. Collins, Jr. died peacefully on 12/25/20 at his residence in Russell Township, OH where he had resided for 25 years. Born on December 26, 1948 in Butler, PA to the late Thomas and Dorothy (Graham) Collins. Tom graduated from Butler High School in1966 and then served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS America (CVA66) until October of 1969. Tom devoted his life to his faith, family, and his business. He owned and operated Collins Dental Laboratory for 38 years where he was a Certified Dental Technician who found great pleasure in fabricating crowns and bridges to enhance others smiles. He retired in 2019. Tom enjoyed being outdoors tinkering and working in the yard. He was a Cleveland Indians fan and took pleasure in making family trips to the ballpark. He was a great storyteller and comedian who could always get a laugh embellishing everyday situations. He loved to laugh and his glass was always half full. He was a willing help to anyone in need and had a heart of gold. Tom leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Theresa (Teri) Grainger Collins, whom he married December 30, 1978; his children Chelsey Souders and her husband David of Chagrin Falls, T. Patrick Collins, III and his wife, Doreen of Columbus, OH, His grandchildren Jack, Noah, and Tessa Souders, Rita and June Collins. Ten brothers and two sisters. Ed (Brenda) of Middle Point OH, Patti Rock, of Butler,PA, Ken (Diane), of Butler PA, Cheryl Moran (Tim),of Butler, PA, Dean (Cindy), Franklin, PA, Mel of Harrisburg, PA, Dave (Donna), of Louisville, KY, Lou (Marianne),of Butler, PA, Kevin (Pat MacQueen), of Chicago, IL, Jeff (Christi),of Norwell, MA, Scott(Donna), of Butler, and Brian (Marie) of Butler, Sister- in -Laws Marsha Collins,of Butler, PA, and Katie Collins, of Louisville, KY, and over 40 beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Paul Collins who passed away in 1960, Tim Collins, who passed away in 2015, and Terry Collins who passed away November 15, 2020; and one brother-in-law, Charles Rock, who passed away in 2018.

Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 am, Saturday January 9, 2021 at the Church of Saint Anselm, 12969 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland, OH 44026. (Masks required and social distancing observed. Mass also livestreamed at www.stanselm.org) Private Interment Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Chagrin Falls. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Thomas’ name may be made to the Saint Anselm Food Ministry (address above).