Write a commentGilbert 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.
