Obituary for John T. Collins
Dr. John Collins, 77, of Pleasantville, New York passed away March 8, 2021 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. His wake will be held at Beecher Flooks Funeral Home with a Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated at Holy Innocents Catholic Church in Pleasantville, New York.
John was born on December 15, 1943 in New York City to Patrick and Kathleen Collins. He earned a Bachelor's of Engineering from Manhattan College, a Master’s from Columbia University and he went on to earn his Doctorate from New York University. John started John Collins Engineers, a successful traffic and transportation consulting business which he led with his close business partner, Dr. Phil Grealy, for more than thirty years before selling to Maser Consulting. He was a passionate teacher of the civil engineering profession, teaching at both Manhattan College and Westchester Community College (WCC), retiring as the Chairman of the Engineering Department at WCC.
He married Julia Brady Collins on August 16, 1969. Together they raised three children, their pride and joy; Trish, John and Michael; he loved their spouses Neil, Ali and Merry, and six grandchildren; Norah and Matthew, Jake and Libby, Rose and Grant.
John, known as Dad, Grandpa, Pee Paw and UJ, was the most loving and caring man anyone could know. Family was the most important thing in his life. He was very thoughtful, immensely kind and overwhelmingly generous to all who met him. He had a calming presence and influence that resonated with everyone. Time with John was time well spent.
He is survived by his loving and caring wife of more than 51 years, Judy, their children, spouses and grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers Patrick and James and their families, his brother Edward’s family and many nieces, nephews, colleagues, associates and friends who absolutely adored him. He is predeceased by his parents Patrick and Kathleen, and his brother Edward.
John was very strong in his faith and community and for that reason the family asks in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to Holy Innocents Parish in Pleasantville, New York.
John was born on December 15, 1943 in New York City to Patrick and Kathleen Collins. He earned a Bachelor's of Engineering from Manhattan College, a Master’s from Columbia University and he went on to earn his Doctorate from New York University. John started John Collins Engineers, a successful traffic and transportation consulting business which he led with his close business partner, Dr. Phil Grealy, for more than thirty years before selling to Maser Consulting. He was a passionate teacher of the civil engineering profession, teaching at both Manhattan College and Westchester Community College (WCC), retiring as the Chairman of the Engineering Department at WCC.
He married Julia Brady Collins on August 16, 1969. Together they raised three children, their pride and joy; Trish, John and Michael; he loved their spouses Neil, Ali and Merry, and six grandchildren; Norah and Matthew, Jake and Libby, Rose and Grant.
John, known as Dad, Grandpa, Pee Paw and UJ, was the most loving and caring man anyone could know. Family was the most important thing in his life. He was very thoughtful, immensely kind and overwhelmingly generous to all who met him. He had a calming presence and influence that resonated with everyone. Time with John was time well spent.
He is survived by his loving and caring wife of more than 51 years, Judy, their children, spouses and grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers Patrick and James and their families, his brother Edward’s family and many nieces, nephews, colleagues, associates and friends who absolutely adored him. He is predeceased by his parents Patrick and Kathleen, and his brother Edward.
John was very strong in his faith and community and for that reason the family asks in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to Holy Innocents Parish in Pleasantville, New York.