George Collins Sr., 80, of the Town of Niagara, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at DeGraff Memorial Hospital in North Tonawanda, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Raymond and Mildred (Neubauer) Collins.

George was a lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area and attended local schools. He served in the U. S. Army and was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas until his honorable discharge. On July 7, 1956 he married Theresa (Conny) Collins at Sacred Heart Church in Niagara Falls, NY. Mrs. Collins predeceased him on January 17, 2007. George was in sales for B.F. Goodrich early in his career and then was employed as a supervisor at Greif Brothers both in Niagara Falls, NY. After 43 years of working to support his family, George retired from Greif Brothers in 1997. He enjoyed tennis, horse racing, golf, vacationing and traveling. But most of all, George's greatest joy was spending time with his family.

George is survived by three children George (Catherine) Collins of Baltimore, Maryland, Randy Collins of Niagara Falls, NY and Terri (Ralph) Guadagno of the Town of Niagara, NY, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was also predeceased by two brothers Norman Collins and Glen Collins.

There will be no prior visitation. Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY.