James "Jocko" Collins's obituary , Passed away on February 5, 2025 in Syracuse, New York

James "Jocko" Collins

April 1, 1948 - February 5, 2025 (76 years old)

Syracuse, New York

James "Jocko" Collins's obituary , Passed away on February 5, 2025 in Syracuse, New York

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Edward J. Ryan and Son

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James "Jocko" Collins

April 1, 1948 - February 5, 2025 (76 years old)

Syracuse, New York

James Collins Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James Collins of Syracuse, New York, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 5, 2025 at the age of 76. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Collins to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Bill Collins and Kate Collins; his siblings, John Collins, Carol Solan and Patricia Russell; and his son Christopher Collins.

He is survived by: his significant other Mary Lou Simcuski; his children, Kevin Collins (Sheila), Brian Collins (Susan Stearns) and Kerri Lopez (Gary); the mother of his children Nancy Collins of Syracuse; and his sisters, Mary Worden, Katherine Collins, Eileen Sganga (Bob), Margaret Comins (Chuck), Nancy Gaughan (Tom) and Anna Mae Collins (Elizabeth Collins).

Visitation was held on Thursday, February 13th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the St. Patrick's Church (216 N Lowell Ave, Syracuse, NY 13204). A funeral service was held on Friday, February 14th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Edward J. Ryan and Son



Thu

Feb 13

Visitation

St. Patrick's Church
216 N Lowell Ave, Syracuse, NY 13204

Fri

Feb 14

Funeral service

St. Patrick's Church
216 N Lowell Ave, Syracuse, NY 13204

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