Joseph T. Collins

September 29, 1940 - April 21, 2016

Joseph T. Collins. Age “40”. Joseph passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Gloria M. Collins. Loving father of George (Michelle), Kevin and Dawn. Cherished poppy of Courtney, Bradley, Elizabeth and Autumn. Dearest great grandfather of Robert. Dear brother of Tom, Ed (Helen) and Tim (Mary Beth). Loving uncle of Deborah Denise, his favorite niece. He will be greatly missed by his dogs, Oscar and Rosie. Joseph served in the United States Army. He was a proud member of the 101st Airborne Division. He was a longtime member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church. He served as an usher for over twenty five years and could be found volunteering at the Spring Festival every year. Joseph was among the first graduating class of St. Sebastian Catholic School. In honor of this, memorial contributions may be made to St. Sebastian Catholic School, 20700 Colgate Street, Dearborn Heights, Michigan 48125 Visitation will be Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home from 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Instate 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2016 at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 3965 Merrick Street, Dearborn Heights, Michigan 48125 until the time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. “Go Blue”