Charles W. Collins, a resident of Collamer, NY, for 53 years, passed away June 13, 2013  in Colorado Springs, CO, where he had lived for 6 years.  He was born in Addison NY, August 7, 1923, the only child of William and Rose Collins.
Charles graduated from Mansfield HS, Mansfield, PA in 1940.  He served his country as a proud United States Marine during WW II and was commended in campaigns of Guam and Okinawa with the 6th Marine Division.  He witnessed the surrender of Japan in Tokyo Bay on Sept. 2, 1945.
After the war, he was employed as an equipment installer by Western Electric for 35 yrs., retiring in 1983.  In 1947 he married Rosalie Bitz and though she predeceased him in 2008, they were married for over 60 yrs.  They enjoyed travel, a home in Florida, friends,and family. Charlie also loved and enjoyed his garden and his tractor!
He faithfully served his community as a member of the Town of Dewitt Planning Board, as an East Syracuse Fireman for 15 yrs. and as a lifetime member of EAVES.
He leaves behind a daughter, Linda Day, of Colorado Springs, two grandchildren: Chris Day (Coco) of San Antonio TX, Heather Claycomb (Bill) of Pittsburgh, PA , and 4 great grandchildren: Andrea, Aspen, Liam and Faith.
A Memorial service will be at Gang Memorial Chapel, Fordham Rd. and Teal Ave, at 11:00 AM, Friday, July 5th.  Visitation will be from 10:00 - 11:00AM.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to a favorite charity or EAVES, PO Box 34, East Syracuse, NY  13057.