Richard Collins, age 93, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016. Dick, as his family and friends knew him, was born in Pittsburgh, PA. He was a resident of Naples, FL since 1995. He was preceded in death by Dolly in 2015, his wife of 68 years. He is survived by his six children and six grandchildren: Nancy Collins of Nashville, TN; Jay Collins of Pittsburgh, PA; Jill Collins of Naples, FL; Kelly (Brian) Grip of Manchester, NH and their children Alexander and Taylor Grip; Lee Collins of Reno, NV and his children Brady and Preston Collins; Jan (Timothy) Lawlor of Dedham, MA and their children "Jiggs" and Jordan Lawlor.
Private family services will be held under the direction of Hodges Funeral Home At Naples Memorial Gardens, Naples, FL.
If inclined, memorial contributions to Avow Hospice would be appreciated in lieu of flowers C/O 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105
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