September 26, 2025
Gilbert A. Collins, 81; of Fulton, NY passed Friday, September 26, 2025, at his home after a brief illness.
Gil was born in Yonkers, NY to the late Orvis and Grace (Cooper) Collins. He has been a longtime resident of Fulton, NY. Mr. Collins retired from Northern Ready Mix, Volney, NY as a Trucker Driver. Gilbert was an avid bowler and was inducted into the Fulton Bowling Hall of Fame in 1994. He loved everything baseball. Gil was a diehard Yankee Fan and baseball card collector. He retired from co-owning and operating (with Paul Cooper) C&C Baseball Cards.
Mr. Collins was pre-deceased by his wife of 44 years: Shirley Collins in 2020, 2 stepchildren: Karen Maxam in 1982 and Timmy Maxam in 2008 and his siblings: John Collins, Pat Henze and Joyce Richards.
Mr. Collins is survived by his 2 stepchildren: Michael L. (Amy) Maxam of Fulton, NY; and Susan (Bill) Rothwell of OH; and his brother: James (Ellen Birmingham) Zahakos of Rayham, MA. He is also survived by his 4 grandsons: Brandon (Jennifer) Maxam, Ryan (Sarah) Maxam, Joseph (Kayli) Maxam and Ross (Ashley) Maxam, 12 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
There will be no Calling Hours or Funeral Service.
A Graveside Service will be held privately at Mt. Adnah Cemetery, Fulton, NY.
The Sugar Funeral Home Inc., 224 W. 2nd St. S., Fulton is in care of the arrangements.
I am so saddened by my friend and brothers falling asleep. We just talked Thursday evening. I will miss my dear friend. I enjoyed our time together immensely. I take great comfort in knowing he is in the safest place possible in Jehovah’s memory, awaiting the resurection into paradise! Act 24:15
Love you my brother!
Rest in peace my good friend.
Himey
Good friend and co-worker. RIP.