MATTHEW
E. COLLINS, of
Maywood
, died on Friday, May 29 2009, at Hackensack
University Medical Center, at the age of 87 years. Born in
New York City
, he lived in
Astoria
NY
and in
Maywood
for the past 45 years. Prior to retiring, he worked for the United
States Postal Service in
New York City
for 33 years. He was an Air Force Veteran of World War II and was a
member of the Maywood Senior Citizens. Husband to Doris (nee Wells)
Collins. Loving father to Matthew E. Collins and his wife Denise of
Pompton Lakes, Kenneth Collins and Pat of Midlothian VA, and
Christopher Collins and his wife Lyn of Bloomfield. Dearest
grandfather to Sean, Kim, Melissa, Jennifer, Stephen, James,
Veronica, Christopher and Ian. The Funeral Service on Tuesday June 2nd,
at 11:00 AM at the funeral home with burial following at
St. Michael’s Cemetery,
Astoria
,
NY
. Visiting will be on Monday from 2 - 4
and 7 - 9 PM. Memorial donations to St. Jude Childrens
Research Hospital,
501 St. Jude Place
,
Memphis
TN
,
38105-1942
, would be appreciated.
