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, NY. He was a driver for Clemente Latham Concrete for many years before retiring and moving to Florida in 1997. TC was a member of the Albany Teamsters Union, Port Orange Eagles and the Troy Boat and Canoe Club of Troy NY. 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 a good time and a true and loyal friend always willing to help if he could. Living life to the fullest boating, motorcycling and camping with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death 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 occur in both Saratoga Springs, New York and Port Orange, Florida due to the large number of friends and family that TC held dear to his heart. The Celebration of Life in New York will be held at 2PM on October 6, 2024, at The Italian American Club, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866; and the Celebration of Life in Florida will be held at 2PM on November 2, 2024, at the Briarwood Clubhouse, 5644 Regency Blvd., Port Orange, FL 32127.

In lieu of flowers, the Family requests that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association, in memory of TC. You can make a donation at https://diabetes.org.