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Frankfort, N.Y. —
Attorney James F. Collins, 91, a resident of Frankfort and Clinton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, with the love and support of his family.
Born in Utica on Sept. 5, 1921, Jim was the son of the late Thomas H. and Ellen (Eiffe) Collins. He was a graduate of Frankfort High School. A proud veteran of the United States Army Air Force, he honorably served his country during World War II as a staff sergeant. After serving his country, he continued his academic studies at Canisius College and Albany Law School. On Sept. 5, 1955, he was united in marriage to the former Jane Thomas at St. Francis de Sales Church, Herkimer, the couple sharing 57 years of devotion to each other in a committed and loving relationship. Jim was a well-established self-employed attorney in Frankfort and was employed by the County of Herkimer for 28 years, serving as assistant county attorney and then as county attorney from 1980 - 1998, when he retired. He also served as Frankfort village attorney and as school board attorney for the Frankfort and Little Falls school systems. He was a member of the Herkimer County Bar Association, the Frankfort Kiwanis Club and was very active with the Ilion Knights of Columbus, serving as former Grand Knight and District Deputy. Jim was a very humble person and highly respected during his years of service.
Jim’s greatest source of pride and joy was his family. He is survived by beloved wife, Jane, and their seven children, Sheila Collins and husband, Larry Rilla, of Alabama, Thomas Collins and wife, Cleo, of Watervliet, Kate Collins Jones, of Louisiana, Eileen Petersen and husband, Jeff, of Virginia, Patrick Collins and wife, Lauren, of Pennsylvania, Dan Collins and wife, Stephanie, of West Seneca, Kevin Collins and wife, Karen, of Clinton; 11 cherished grandchildren; a sister, Jane Gilmartin and husband, John, of Ilion; his sisters-in-law, Mary T. Mathers, Rita Ewers and husband, Ormond, and Anne Blasting; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Harold Collins and T. Raymond Collins, and his sisters, Mary Agnes Cafaro, Sister Patricia L. Collins, RSM, and Mary Ann Dikeman.
The family would like to express sincere appreciation to the staff at The Villas in Clinton and the Pines of Utica for their care and support.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Jim’s memory to a charity of your choice.
Visitation will be held on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Rd. (town of Frankfort) Ilion (894-8000). Friends and relatives are invited to attend Jim’s funeral service on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at 9 a.m. from the chapel of the funeral home and at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick’s - St. Anthony’s Parish, 3364 Oneida St., Chadwicks, where his Funeral Mass will be concelebrated by Father Abraham Esper, pastor, and Father Fred Daley, friend of the family. Interment will take place in St. John’s Cemetery, Newport, in the spring.
The family is being cared for by Harry J. Enea, Jr., funeral director.
To add to Jim’s online condolences, please visit www.eneafamily.com.
Attorney James F. Collins, 91, a resident of Frankfort and Clinton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, with the love and support of his family.
Born in Utica on Sept. 5, 1921, Jim was the son of the late Thomas H. and Ellen (Eiffe) Collins. He was a graduate of Frankfort High School. A proud veteran of the United States Army Air Force, he honorably served his country during World War II as a staff sergeant. After serving his country, he continued his academic studies at Canisius College and Albany Law School. On Sept. 5, 1955, he was united in marriage to the former Jane Thomas at St. Francis de Sales Church, Herkimer, the couple sharing 57 years of devotion to each other in a committed and loving relationship. Jim was a well-established self-employed attorney in Frankfort and was employed by the County of Herkimer for 28 years, serving as assistant county attorney and then as county attorney from 1980 - 1998, when he retired. He also served as Frankfort village attorney and as school board attorney for the Frankfort and Little Falls school systems. He was a member of the Herkimer County Bar Association, the Frankfort Kiwanis Club and was very active with the Ilion Knights of Columbus, serving as former Grand Knight and District Deputy. Jim was a very humble person and highly respected during his years of service.
Jim’s greatest source of pride and joy was his family. He is survived by beloved wife, Jane, and their seven children, Sheila Collins and husband, Larry Rilla, of Alabama, Thomas Collins and wife, Cleo, of Watervliet, Kate Collins Jones, of Louisiana, Eileen Petersen and husband, Jeff, of Virginia, Patrick Collins and wife, Lauren, of Pennsylvania, Dan Collins and wife, Stephanie, of West Seneca, Kevin Collins and wife, Karen, of Clinton; 11 cherished grandchildren; a sister, Jane Gilmartin and husband, John, of Ilion; his sisters-in-law, Mary T. Mathers, Rita Ewers and husband, Ormond, and Anne Blasting; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Harold Collins and T. Raymond Collins, and his sisters, Mary Agnes Cafaro, Sister Patricia L. Collins, RSM, and Mary Ann Dikeman.
The family would like to express sincere appreciation to the staff at The Villas in Clinton and the Pines of Utica for their care and support.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Jim’s memory to a charity of your choice.
Visitation will be held on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Rd. (town of Frankfort) Ilion (894-8000). Friends and relatives are invited to attend Jim’s funeral service on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at 9 a.m. from the chapel of the funeral home and at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick’s - St. Anthony’s Parish, 3364 Oneida St., Chadwicks, where his Funeral Mass will be concelebrated by Father Abraham Esper, pastor, and Father Fred Daley, friend of the family. Interment will take place in St. John’s Cemetery, Newport, in the spring.
The family is being cared for by Harry J. Enea, Jr., funeral director.
To add to Jim’s online condolences, please visit www.eneafamily.com.
