Joseph H. Collins, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Schoellkopf Health Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on August 6, 1926 he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Wasenko) Collins.
Joseph entered the United States Army on November 14, 1944. Serving his country until he was honorably discharged as a PFC on April 1, 1946. After serving his country, he began working for Nabisco Shredded Wheat, where he was an oven operator for 42 years until his retirement. He enjoyed gardening, playing golf and was an avid reader. Joseph will be remembered for his amazing sense of humor and his wealth of knowledge.
He is survived by his wife, Renate (Kruger) Collins; children, Heidi Elliott and Brian(Tawnya) Elliott; grandchildren, Thomas (Vanessa) Walters, Keelin Wilkins, Owen Elliott and five great grandchildren. Also survived by several cousins.
Funeral services & Burial with Military Honors held at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, the Rev. Jacek Mazur officiated.
Arrangements Zajac Funeral Home.
Joseph entered the United States Army on November 14, 1944. Serving his country until he was honorably discharged as a PFC on April 1, 1946. After serving his country, he began working for Nabisco Shredded Wheat, where he was an oven operator for 42 years until his retirement. He enjoyed gardening, playing golf and was an avid reader. Joseph will be remembered for his amazing sense of humor and his wealth of knowledge.
He is survived by his wife, Renate (Kruger) Collins; children, Heidi Elliott and Brian(Tawnya) Elliott; grandchildren, Thomas (Vanessa) Walters, Keelin Wilkins, Owen Elliott and five great grandchildren. Also survived by several cousins.
Funeral services & Burial with Military Honors held at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, the Rev. Jacek Mazur officiated.
Arrangements Zajac Funeral Home.
Joseph H. Collins, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Schoellkopf Health Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on August 6, 1926 he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Wasenko) Collins.
Joseph entered the United States Army on November 14, 1944. Serving his country until he was honorably discharged as a PFC on April 1, 1946. After serving his country, he began working for Nabisco Shredded Wheat, where he was an oven operator for 42 years until his retirement. He enjoyed gardening, playing golf and was an avid reader. Joseph will be remembered for his amazing sense of humor and his wealth of knowledge.
He is survived by his wife, Renate (Kruger) Collins; children, Heidi Elliott and Brian(Tawnya) Elliott; grandchildren, Thomas (Vanessa) Walters, Keelin Wilkins, Owen Elliott and five great grandchildren. Also survived by several cousins.
Funeral services & Burial with Military Honors held at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, the Rev. Jacek Mazur officiated.
Arrangements Zajac Funeral Home.
Joseph entered the United States Army on November 14, 1944. Serving his country until he was honorably discharged as a PFC on April 1, 1946. After serving his country, he began working for Nabisco Shredded Wheat, where he was an oven operator for 42 years until his retirement. He enjoyed gardening, playing golf and was an avid reader. Joseph will be remembered for his amazing sense of humor and his wealth of knowledge.
He is survived by his wife, Renate (Kruger) Collins; children, Heidi Elliott and Brian(Tawnya) Elliott; grandchildren, Thomas (Vanessa) Walters, Keelin Wilkins, Owen Elliott and five great grandchildren. Also survived by several cousins.
Funeral services & Burial with Military Honors held at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, the Rev. Jacek Mazur officiated.
Arrangements Zajac Funeral Home.
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