Francis Collins, Jr

A 60 year resident of Cheverly, MD passed away on October 17, 2010. He is a retired Aeronautical Engineer who worked at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center for over 30 years. He is predeceased by his wife, Mary Spallen Collins. Survived by his four children, Rosalie Collins of Beltsville, MD, F. Michael Collins III of Cheverly, MD, Maureen Collins Binder (Wayne) of Columbia, MD and Cindy Collins Gambogi (Joseph) of Leesburg, VA; three grandchildren, Shelley Binder, Matthew Gambogi and Bridget Gambogi. A viewing will be held at GASCH'S FUNERAL HOME P.A., 4739 Baltimore Ave., Hyattsville, MD on Wednesday, October 20 from 5 to 8 pm and on Thursday, October 21 from 10 to 11 am at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 3107 63rd Ave., Cheverly, MD with a Funeral Mass to begin at 11 am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a donation to St. Ambrose Catholic Church.