William Dennis Collins

William Dennis Collins, 66, of Berwyn, PA passed away on July 22, 2017. William was the husband of Meg (nee Jaron) Collins and son of Joan (nee Dale) and the late George J. Collins. He was born in Brooklyn N.Y., grew up in Oyster Bay, L.I.; and in 1970 graduated V.F. Military Academy in Wayne, P.A. William held a variety of positions in the printing machinery business throughout his life and was a Mechanical Engineer for Komori America for 25 years. He was an avid power boater and spent the better part of the last 20 years on the Chesapeake Bay. Surviving are 3 children: William Jr. (Maureen), James (Anna) & Brendan (LeAndra); 6 grandchildren: Abigail, Mary Ellen, Aedan, Maren, Alaina and Liam; 2 siblings: John (Alison) & Kathleen (Frank) Leoffler; 2 stepdaughters & 1 step granddaughter as well as many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to the funeral service, Thursday, July 27 at 9:30 am at Valley Forge Military Academy, 1001 Eagle Rd. Wayne PA 19087. Burial to follow at Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in William’s honor to: The American Cancer Society (West Chester, PA) 1-800-227-2345. Arrangements are with Alleva Funeral Home, Inc. Paoli, PA.