David Francis Collins of Medford died Wednesday, December 8 in Boston, he was 63. David was born January 22, 1947 in Somerville, son of the late Agnes (Owens) and John J. Collins. Raised in Somerville, he graduated from Somerville High School.
Beloved husband of the late Alice (DiLorenzo) Collins. Cherished father of Patricia Medeiros and her husband Steven and David Collins, Jr. all of Medford, Debra Putney of Woburn and Paula Eldeb of Somerville. Also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Brother of Patricia McLaren of Rochester, NH, John Collins of Yarmouth, Marsha Anastas, Kevin Collins both of Winthrop, Mary Ellen McMahon of Medford and the late Phyllis Fagan, Paul and Michael Collins.
Funeral from Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD, Tuesday at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Francis Of Assisi Church, 441 Fellsway West, Medford, at 10 AM . Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Monday 4 - 8. Interment will be private.