Darrin Paul Collins, passed peacefully on September 1, 2021. Age 55.
Of Sicklerville, NJ; formerly of Peabody, MA. Devoted husband of Joeylynn. Loving father of Caitlyn, Colleen, and his loyal dog Brandi. Beloved of brother Robin Collins and Richard "Scott" Collins (Susan). Adored son of the late Richard and Ann Collins. Son-in-law of Joseph and Billie Jo. Uncle of Richard (Theresa), Amanda, Teddy (Danielle), Anthony, Megan, Heidi, Brian, Jay, Greta, and Greer. Cousin of Jay (Alex), Steven (Courtney), and Tommy (Angela). Loving nephew of Donna Gould and the late Renee Petrie. Brother-in-law of Donna and Marie (Jay). Also survived by many great nieces and nephews.
Darrin worked as a letter carrier for the USPS. He was a coach, trainer and board member for TBAA Soccer. He was a very kind hearted person who would give the shirt off his back to help anyone. He was always joking, smiling and laughing. Darrin loved spending time with his family in North Wildwood, boating and jet skiing, and loved having cigars and a beer with friends.
There will be a viewing Thursday evening from 7 to 9 pm and Friday morning from 9 to 10 am at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.
Funeral Mass 11 am Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 176 Stagecoach Rd., Sicklerville, NJ 08081.
Interment private.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Darrin's memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
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Runnemede, NJ 08078
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Runnemede, NJ 08078
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Sicklerville, NJ 08081
I am truly at a loss for words. Darrin was an all-around kind person, soccer extraordinaire, and a wonderful family man. He was never without a smile on his face and always had a funny story to tell. (I'll never forget when he told us years ago about what he did to urge Joeylynn to pick out a paint color for the walls...ingenious! ) Joeylynn, Caitlyn and Colleen - our hearts and thoughts of comfort go out to you and the rest of the Collins family. May Darrin rest in peace. Love, the Levengoods.