HENRY E. COLLINS, PhD, age 74. Beloved husband for 34 years of Louraine (nee Eckert). Loving father of Lesa Droe (husband Adam). Devoted grandfather of Alexander and Lilah. Cherished brother of Edward (wife Judie) and Joseph, PhD (wife Cathy). Dear son-in-law of Marge Ignaut and brother-in-law of Dr. Steven and Susan Eckert.

Henry was a Eucharistic Minister at St Noel Catholic Church, and a member of the Social Concerns Committee, and a volunteer for the Big Brother program. Henry received his PhD from Carnegie Mellon. He enjoyed racquetball, tennis, and sports in general. His family gave him great enjoyment. His family describes him as being very intelligent, serious, and having a dry sense of humor.

Contributions may be made in Henry’s memory to Hospice of Cleveland Clinic, 6801 Brecksville Road, Independence, OH 44131.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, February 13, 2012 at St. Noel Catholic Church at 10AM. Entombment following at Western Reserve Cemetery. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Henry at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS, 28890 CHARDON ROAD (between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91) SUNDAY 2-6 PM.