John C Collins retired Boston police officer August 16, 2016:
Proud to have been born in South Boston and being a member of the B.P.D. for 38 years.
Beloved husband of 57 years to Mary Joyce Collins. Son to the late Jerimiah and Gertrude Collins. Brother of the late Jim,Jerry, and Barbara Keaney. Father to John, Tim, and Mike. Grandfather to Connor,Erin,Kacie, and Jack. Visiting hours at Casper Funeral Home, 187 Dorchester Street, So. Boston Sunday From 3-6 pm. Followed by a Funeral Mass Monday 10am in St Augustine Chapel (next to funeral home). Private burial in Boscawen NH Veteran's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to amego inc.(autism programs) 33 Perry Ave, Attleboro MA, 02703