Charles Collins
Born: Tue., Aug. 7, 1923
Died: Thu., Jun. 13, 2013
Visitation
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Fri., Jul. 05, 2013
Location: Gang Memorial Chapel
Memorial Service
11:00 AM Fri., Jul. 05, 2013
Location: Gang Memorial Chapel
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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.
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Chris Day
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Posted Sun June 30, 2013
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A GARDEN PATH was sent by Chris, Coco, Andrea, and Aspen. Grandpa we love you and will miss you. God Bless.
Chris, Coco, Andrea, and Aspen
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Mattydale Fire Department, Mattydale, NY
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Posted Mon July 01, 2013
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The Officers and Members
of the
Mattydale Fire Department
and
Ladies Auxiliary
join in extending
Heartfelt Sympathy
to you and your family at this
Time of Sorrow.
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Julie Goodale
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Posted Tue July 02, 2013
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My most sincere thoughts and sympathy to you all. Charlie was such a wonderful person. I can't believe all the years I knew him and worked with him at E.A.V.E.S that we share the same birthday (32 years apart though). He is back once again with his beautiful Rose. God Bless you all and may you find comfort in knowing he is now at rest in a wonderful home called Heaven.
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Heather Claycomb
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Posted Wed July 03, 2013
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DISH GARDEN WITH FRESH FLOWERS was sent by The Claycombs. Grandpa, We love you! We miss you! Thank you! Heather, Bill, Liam, Faith
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Fran Schneider
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Posted Sun July 07, 2013
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Linda, Chris & Heather,
I want to thank you for allowing me to be part of your Father & Dad's service and joining everyone for lunch. When I got up Sat. and started to think about Charlie, I remembered that I was called trouble also. Very seldom did he call me by name. I guess that puts me in a select group.
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Jay & Wendy Woodruff
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Posted Mon July 08, 2013
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Linda, we are so very sorry to hear this sad news that your dad passed away last month. We just arrived back in the USA today from a 9 day trip to Ocho Rios, Jamaica when we saw the obituary on Syracuse.com. Your dad was a GREAT guy who we strongly admired and he will be greatly missed. We will never forget the many fond memories of him over the years especially when he and my dad got together to help us renovate our house right after we got married in 1983. Those moments were priceless and down right hysterical at times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very sad time. God bless you all. Jay & Wendy Woodruff
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