Robert G. Collins

August 8, 1958 – September 17, 2024

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Robert G. Collins, of Salisbury Mills, NY entered into eternal rest on September 17, 2024 at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY. He was 66 years old.

The son of the late Bernard Collins and Loretta (Bishop) Collins, Robert was born on August 8, 1958 in Queens, NY.  

Robert was a Maintenance Supervisor for American Felt and Filter in New Windsor, NY.

Bob loved his family, friends, German Shepherds, being at the beach, traveling and just being outdoors. He never hesitated when it came to helping others and always did it with a smile. There was no problem he couldn’t solve. Wherever he was he was always the life of the party always making people laugh and have a good time, Bob was truly “larger than life”. He was an amazing and loving husband and father. Bob will be in our hearts forever and forever missed.

Robert is survived by his beloved wife: Ida R. (Milich) Collins at home; and by his son Robert B. Collins.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 22nd at Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc., 337 Hudson St. Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, September 23rd at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, 340 Hudson Street, Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY. Cremation will follow the Mass at Cedar Hill Crematory, Middle Hope, NY.

 Memorial Contributions in Robert’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the American Cancer Society, PO Box 1357, New York, NY 10018.

Arrangements are entrusted to Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc.; to send condolences or to get directions to the funeral home, please go to Quigleybros.com