Marie Collins

February 11, 1931 - September 20, 2018

Albany-Marie Ross Collins, 87, entered Eternal Life Thursday, September 20, 2018. Born in Whitehall, NY on February 11, 1931, daughter of the late Andrew and Minnie Ross. She graduated from Whitehall High School Class of 1948 and the Mildred Elley School of Albany in 1949 with an Honors Degree. On September 5, 1953 she married Alfred J. Collins Jr. also a member of the Whitehall High School Class of 1948. In July 1949 Mrs. Collins accepted a secretarial position with J.E. Sawyer & Company, Glens Falls, NY. In 1954 she accepted a position with the Glens Falls Public School System, serving as secretary to the principal. In 1955 she returned to Whitehall and worked as a legal secretary with the firm of Layden & Layden, remaining until 1957. In May, 1958 her husband accepted a position in Albany, NY. Subsequently during the next nine years, she taught Religion at St. Teresa of Avila School to the public school students. With her children in their teens at Christian Brothers Academy, she volunteered as a substitute teacher at CBA. Later she accepted a position as Bursar and then Administrative Assistant to the Principal for Admissions and Academic Affairs. After 22 years at CBA, she retired in 1992. Mrs. Collins was always an avid homemaker and gourmet cook. Mrs. Collins is survived by her son Alfred Joseph III, his wife Ruth, and two grandchildren, Brendan Jason and Alfred James Collins of Albany. She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years Alfred J. Collins Jr., B.S., R.Ph.m, L.H.D., in 2011 and her son James in 1993. She also is survived by her Sister-in-law Hazel Ross of Greenwich, NY and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Marie’s family Tuesday, September 25, 2018 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in McVeigh Funeral Home, 208n North Allen Street, Albany, NY. Funeral services Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 10:00 am in the Parish of Mater Christi, Albany, NY where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held at 1:30 pm in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Whitehall, NY following the Funeral Mass. Contributions in Marie Ross Collin’s name may be made to the Alfred J. Collins Jr/Warner-Lambert Scholarship Fund c/o The Albany College of Pharmacy, 106 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12208. To leave a message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com