Loved pop culture, television and personalities
MELROSE — Jeffrey Collins of Melrose passed unexpectedly on November 8. Jeff lived his entire life in Melrose attending Decius Beebe School and was a graduate of Melrose High school. He went on to work for the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department for over 19 years on the Boston Commons where he set up for concerts and events.
His real passion and love was pop culture, television and personalities and he had encyclopedic knowledge on these topics which he shared via his podcast and YouTube channel. He spent many weekends in New York City going to plays, Comicon conventions and events to meet A&B list performers and took great pride in his collection of movies and photos sharing these encounters.
Jeff loved family first and foremost and will be missed by his large extended family. Jeff is survived by his mother Rita (Welch) Collins of Boston; his father Edward J Collins of Melrose; his sister Donna (Collins) Williams and Richard Williams of Emerald Hills, CA; Christine Collins and Edward Lyons of Revere; Daniel Collins and Kerry Gallagher of Boston; Patrick Collins of Boston; and Paul Collins of Boston. He is preceded in death by his loving brother Edward Collins of San Diego, CA. He is also survived by loving nieces and nephew Edward Collins of Quincy; Kathryn and Lauren Williams of Emerald Hills, CA; and Brigid and Maeve Collins of Malden.
Visiting hours will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Monday, November 18 from 4 to 7 p.m. Procession from the Gately Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 19 at 9 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary’s Church, 4 Herbert St., Melrose at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of your choice. To sign online condolence, visit gatelyfh.com.
