James Collins, native of Co. Kilkenny, Ireland, peacefully passed surrounded by his loving family at the age of 92. Beloved husband of the late Mary Collins. Much loved father of Maureen Colgan (PJ), Patricia McGarvey (Kevin) and James W. Collins. Devoted grandpa of Ashley, Tara, Kaitlyn, Emily, Patrick and Maggie. Predeceased by his parents James and Bridget and his eleven siblings, of whom he was the adored youngest.
James loved to spend his summers in East Durham and Ireland. He was an active member of IUOE Local 30, where he spent the majority of his career employed by Yonkers Raceway.
Family will receive friends Monday, September 26, 2022 from 3-7 p.m. at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx NY. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 9:45 a.m. at St. Margaret of Cortona Church, 6000 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx NY. Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.