Kevin James Collins

Kevin James Collins, age 41, passed away on September 28, 2019 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. He was born on December 20, 1977 in Detroit, Michigan to Mary Kaselitz and James Collins. Kevin grew up in Grosse Pointe where he attended St. Joan of Arc Catholic School and graduated from Grosse Pointe North High School in 1996. He went on to play football at the University of Maryland and obtained a Bachelors Degree in Communications. Kevin was a gifted athlete and lover of sports, especially football and baseball. He loved traveling, home-cooked meals, a good party, and spending time with his family and friends. He felt the importance of honoring our veterans and helping those less fortunate. Kevin had a larger than life personality, contagious laugh, and was fiercely loyal. Kevin is survived by his loving wife, Shafeeza (Alli) Collins and their beloved son, George James. In addition to Kevins wife and son, he is also survived by his father, James Collins and mother and stepfather, Mary and Bruce Kaselitz, mother-in-law, Nazreen Alli, father-in-law, Ayube Alli, brothers; Stephen Collins (Molly), Michael Collins (Erin), Michael Kaselitz (Jill), and Timothy Kaselitz (Liz), Sisters; Carolyn Kaselitz, Kate Price (Adam) and Kristen Kaselitz, sister-in-law, Narema Denoarnie (Ronin), 14 nieces and nephews; Max, Brady, Finn, Tyler, Danny, Riley, Keegan, Juliette, Lucia, Anna, Nicholas, Lucas, Vivienne, and Avi, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and best friends, especially Mike and Nick Aubrey. On Saturday October 26th, 2019 Kevin's life will be celebrated at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 21620 Mack Ave, St. Clair Shores, Michigan. Monsignor Michael Bugarin will officiate. The family will receive friends and relatives from 11:00 AM until the time of the Memorial Mass at 12 noon. Fellowship will follow in conclusion of Kevins tribute. In lieu of flowers the family has designated the GEORGE JAMES COLLINS VIRGINIA 529 education trust Please enter Gift ID - B2NXN4W for memorial contributions or to The St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital .

Funeral Home:

A. H. Peters Funeral Home of Grosse Pointe

20705 Mack Avenue

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

US 48236