Paul Collins

Paul E. Collins Sr., age 77 of Farmington Hills, MI passed away of natural causes on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at home. Paul was born July 21, 1947, in Detroit, MI; the son of the late Frank Collins and Margaret Virginia (Remissorsky) Lasota. Paul was the third eldest of seven brothers and one sister. He proudly served our country in the United States Navy from July 27, 1964, until July 22,1968 and was honorably discharged a Vietnam Veteran. During his tour of duty, he was stationed in Subic Bay, Philippines where he was fated to meet and marry his soul mate and experience the birth of his first-born child, his only daughter. Shortly after this he would move his newly formed family to the United States. In 1971 his only son and namesake would be born, now making his family complete. Paul spent his working career as a machine operator as well as a material handler for the auto industry. He lived his life as a true patriot of the United States and displayed his pride everywhere he went and lived. During Paul's retirement years, he loved watching sports, especially football (a true-blue Detroit Lions fan) and boxing, as well as watching movies that kept him on the edge of his seat. We will always remember him as a person who admired a good fighter. He was proud of his "fighting Irish" side too! He was a man who was a "die hard" for all sorts of action films. Paul leaves behind his beloved wife, Anastacia "Annie"; his daughter Ann (Michael) Partynski and his son Paul (Jenny) Collins Jr; and his surviving siblings Patrick Collins and Julie Ann Lasota. He was the grandfather to four grandchildren: Natasia (Eric), Alicia (Brion), Michael II and Lliam, as well as great-grandfather to Avery, Oliver, Rylan, Malina and Isla. Paul is preceded in death by the following confirmed family members: his parents, as well as his brothers Ronald, Michael, David, Matthew, and Stan "Butch". Paul will be interred with military honors at his final resting place on August 27, 2024, at 11:00 am at Great Lakes National Cemetery located at 4200 Belford Road, Holly, MI 48442. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Paul E. Collins to K9s For Warriors and/or the Gary Sinise Foundation.

Paul Collins

July 21, 1947 - August 13, 2024