John J. Collins, Jr., age 66. Ret. City of Chicago Water Dept. Loving father of Ryan (Elizabeth) and Michael C.P.D. (Nicole); devoted son of Christine (nee Trella) and the late John J. Collins, Sr. Lt. C.P.D. retired.; cherished brother of Michael (Laura), Diane (William) Lynch, Brian (Kellie) and the late Maureen Collins; fond uncle and cousin of many; cherished friend of Joan Pickens and loyal friend of many; long-time member of Mt. Carmel Father’s Club. Visitation Wednesday 3-9pm. Funeral Thursday 9:45 am from Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home 10727 S. Pulaski Road to St. Denis Church. Mass 10:30am. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Mt. Carmel Father’s Club, 6410 S. Dante Avenue; Chicago, IL 60632 would be appreciated. Please visit www.andrewmcgann.com or call 773-783-7700. Published in a Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on Jan. 17, 2017. – See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chicagotribune/obituary.aspx?n=john-collins-jr&pid=183622124#sthash.Zg5Df458.dpuf.