Woody was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania on January 4, 1945 to Patrick and Hazel Collins.
He was a former Army Officer with a Bronze medal. He was a 100% service related Vietnam Veteran. He was also the Commander of the American Legion post 716 for three consecutive years. Woody loved to fish, socialize with people and help others. He had the biggest heart, is loved and will be missed by so many.
Woody is preceded in death by, his granddaughter, Kayla Christine Cabrera.
He is survived by his daughters, Mary Collins Akin, Christina Collins Holten, Christy Fernandez; grandsons, Adolfo Vincent Cabrera, Woody Olivierio Cabrera; grandchildren, Leslie Renee Cabrera, Trenton Denney; and great-grandson, Aksel Kaine Addison.
A Celebration of Life and Memorial Service, in Mr. Collins honor will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 28th, within his beloved American Legion Post 716, in Los Alamitos, CA.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hillcrestblanchardchapel.com for the Collins family.
