Michael Collins

Michael John Collins died at his home in Greenwich NY on June 3rd, 2024. Michael was born December 21st, 1939, in Saratoga Springs NY, the youngest son of William and Agnes Smero Collins. After graduating from Saratoga High School Micky served in the US Navy Atlantic Fleet on board the Destroyer USS Glennon. Following his honorable discharge, he attended Castleton College and Russell Sage College earning a degree in finance. Micky owned and operated Collins Brothers Well Drilling for many years and was a pipe fitter and member of Plumbers Local 773.

Micky was admired for his strong convictions, utilitarian spirit, and grit. He was a skilled heavy mechanic, adept at working on race cars and drill rigs alike. He was a daring traveler; his adventures took him to the American west, Central and South America, Europe, the Caribbean Sea, Cuba and the North Atlantic. He was never without a German Shepherd by his side and raised his daughters to be independent and fiercely hardworking.

Micky loved the outdoors and was a strong advocate for wildlife and open space. He was an insatiable reader, reading at least three newspapers daily, as well as The New Yorker, The Economist and other periodicals.

Survivors include his daughters Meghan and Bevin Collins, nephews Michael, Mark, James and Kevin Collins, nieces Stacey and Melissa Collins and six grandchildren.

His burial with full military honors will be held at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to The Nature Conservancy, www.nature.org