In Memory of

Class of 1976
Oct 16, 1958 - Sep 15, 2026

It is with great sadness that the Collins Family announces the passing of their sister Susan Mary Collins. Susie fought a valiant 3 year plus battle with cancer, and at age 67, passed away peacefully at home, in the loving presence of her family and her trusted companion, Sparky on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Susie was born in Teaneck, New Jersey and joined 2 sisters, Kathleen and Ellen. Soon there was another sister Patricia. Then, much to the horror of the 4 sisters, 2 brothers were born Michael and Richard. One big happy Irish family of Richard and Helen Collins. Susie started her education at Corpus Christi School, transferred to Euclid School and then attended Franklin Middle School completing her elementary education. She attended Hasbrouck Heights High School and was a proud member of the Class of 1976, the Bicentennial Year. Growing up Susie was a member of the Color Guard (twirling rifles) of the Townsmen, practicing behind the old Grand Union, and then a member of the Hasbrouck Heights Marching Band, when they performed in Spain and Washington DC. All her siblings have memories of her twirling whatever she could get her hands on (broom, vacuum extension arm and a rake to name a few) on the backsteps. After High School she was interested in Health Care and continued her education at the Lyons Institute. She then went to William Paterson College and earned her cap, graduating with a BSN in Nursing. Her nursing career spanned 40 plus years, 37 of which was spent as a critical care nurse at Hackensack University Medical Center. She also had stints as an office manager for a cardiologist, a Patient Care Tech Instructor for Lincoln Tech and finished her career as a Nurse Educator for the Veterans Memorial Home in Paramus. Susie was a truly caring and loving person, who hosted Holiday dinners, family get togethers, pumpkin picking, and raking leaves into huge piles so the kids could jump in them. Her favorite vacation spots were Vermont and Avon- by- the Sea. Susie had a beautiful smile, a laugh that was contagious and such a generous and giving heart. She has left us with enough memories to keep us laughing and crying to the end of our days.