Lakeville/Livonia: Unexpectedly on February 24, 2015 at age 64. Predeceased by parents George & Gertrude Collins. Survived by his wife of 26 years Regina and children; Brandi Collins, Brian, Wayne (Brooke), and Greg Vanderpool. Grandchildren; Cliff Struble, Daisy Gee, Jasmine, Cameron, Charles, and Henry Vanderpool. Siblings; George, Royce (Debbie), and Bruce Collins. Aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.
Friends may call on Saturday, February 28th, from 10am-1pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Livonia, where services will follow at 1pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakeville Fire Dept., PO Box 334, Lakeville, NY 14480. A luncheon will be held at the Lakeville Fireman’s Training Grounds, 5939 Stone Hill Road, Lakeville, following the services. To send a condolence and for further information please visit:
www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Collins Family
Regina,I’m going to miss Jerry, he was a great guy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Joe and Catherine Strumph
Gina Brandi George and Royce:
I cannot even put my loss into words, so I can
Only imagine yours. Jerry was my best and longest trucking buddy, mentor, best friend. He was one of a kind and was the best boss ever. Your entire family welcomed the drivers who worked for him with open arms. And for that, I thank you. I am left to go through my miles without my number 1 friend.
My sincere sympathies to you all. I know that big truck took him to his next journey, and II am glad I have a trucking angel watching over me.
Gina & Brandi. oh, and Greg and whoever else we could con into food issues:
You know we’ve been through many years of fun family gatherings. We’ve learned many things about how to prepare dinners by the “sultan of meals”. Jerry was the Master of the Feast and we always knew that, the bigger the spread, the better the meal. He came to life when the number of diners challenged the ability of Gina, Brandi, Greg, and Dan.
We learned that butter absolutely had to be softened and salt and pepper had to BE THERE . We all knew that Booboo made the perfected manhattan, which always had the power to make Jerry a very mellow fellow!
Walt never drank the Manhattans with Jerry, but I did; and I don’t think they’ll be as tasty without Jerry to drink them with. We miss him terribly…:(
Our condolences to the Collins Family. we know he will be missed by all. Our thoughts are with you.
Regina and Family
I deeply regret your loss, Jerry was a good friend and I’ll greatly miss him
Dear Collins Family, I read of the loss of your dear loved one, and I would like to extend my sincere condolences. May you find a measure of comfort in loving memories, and most of all in knowing that God is “close to those that are broken at heart; and he saves those who are crushed in spirit.”(Psalm 34:18) Our loving Creator, has promised that soon, He will “swallow up death forever..and wipe the tears from all faces.”(Isaiah 25:8) Again I’m very sorry for your loss. For more encouragement, please visit website http://www.jw.org
Regina and Family
Our deepest sympathy.
You are in our thoughts.
Melissa and Lynn ~Tangles
I’m sorry for your loss, my thought and prayers for the Collin’s Family
Gina and Collins family,
So very sorry for your loss. You are our in our hearts and prayers.
Regina I am so sorry for your loss ! My thoughts and prayers for you and the family!
Debbie
RIP Jerry. You were a good friend. And a good boss. Going to miss you buddy.
My sincere condolences go out to Regina and the whole Collin’s Family. Jerry was such a special person and I owe so much of what I have done in the trucking field to Jerry. He will be missed greatly and I will never forget his laugh and that can do attitude.
Jerry, I’m already missing you. You told me to take my time and cherish every moment with my kids. I will. Wish we had more time, I’m sad that we lost so much these past few years. I regret much but I’ll learn from them as you said to. I’ll always keep the salt and pepper on the stove for you so you can find it when you vvisut. Keep truckin Papa Jerry.. See you soon.
Regina & Family,
Our heart just breaks for you. Sending our deepest sympathy and prayers for strength your way.