Thomas S Collins Jr (TC)
PORT ORANGE, FL —Thomas S Collins Jr (TC) born in Tupper Lake, NY on December 18, 1945, to the late Louise and Thomas S Collins Sr., passed away at his home in Port Orange, Florida on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the age of 78.
TC graduated from Shenendehowa Central High School of Clifton Park. He was a Driver for Clemente Latham Concrete for many years. TC was a member of the Albany Teamsters Union, Port Orange Eagles and the Troy Boat and Canoe Club of Troy. Prior to moving to Florida, he spent several years living and boating on Lake Norman, NC, making friends for life wherever his journeys took him. He was so full of life, love, always having a good time and a true and loyal friend, always willing to help. He lived life to the fullest boating, motorcycling and camping with his family and friends.
He is predeceased by his parents and stepfather Lyle Wilt; Sisters, Jennie Smith and Joyce Bonacquisto. He is survived by his wife, Faith Y. Collins; daughter Pamela Petteys (Scott) of Malta, NY; Son, Thomas S Collins III (Laurie) of Mechanicville, NY; Step-daughter, Lori Ann Pieper (Nick) of Lake Mary, FL; Sisters, Louise Donlon of Troy, NY, Mary Lefebvre of Schenectady, NY, and Theresa Simons (John) of Reno, NV; Brother, Charles Collins (Kate) of Brasher Falls, NY; Grandchildren, Samuel and Madeline Collins, Samantha Petteys; Step-Grandchildren, Bryce Byrnes, Shaun Hume, Ian Hartley-Pieper and Amelia Pieper; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. He will be greatly missed by many.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. on October 6, at The Italian American Club, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association, in memory of TC at https://diabetes.org.