An area resident most of his life, he was a self employed mechanical contractor.

He is survived by his children: Peter of Coatesville, Shane, Melissa, Faith all of Florida and Nicholas of New Holland; and his siblings, Randy L. Collins, husband of Sandy, of Brandamore, Andrea J. Crudden, wife of the late David, of Downingtown, Richell M. Groff, wife of Lance, of Coatesville and Samantha A. Collins of Sadsburyville; as well as his nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by sister, Nancy Shepherd in 1988.

The Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, May 16 at 7 PM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg.

Online condolences can be respectfully posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com