FRANKFORT-CLINTON: Attorney James F. Collins, 91, a resident of Frankfort and Clinton, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 6, 2013, with the love and support of his family. Born in Utica, NY on September 5, 1921, Jim was the son of the late Thomas H. and Ellen (Eiffe) Collins. He was a graduate of Frankfort High School. A proud veteran of the United States Army Air Force, he honorably served his country during World War II as a Staff Sergeant. After serving his country, he continued his academic studies at Canisius College and Albany Law School. On September 5, 1955 he was united in marriage to the former Jane Thomas at St. Francis de Sales Church, Herkimer; the couple sharing 57 years of devotion to each other in a committed and loving relationship. Jim was a well established self-employed attorney in Frankfort and was employed by the County of Herkimer for 28 years, serving as Assistant County Attorney and then as County Attorney from 1980 - 1998, when he retired. He also served as Frankfort Village Attorney and as School Board Attorney for the Frankfort and Little Falls school systems. He was a member of the Herkimer County Bar Association, the Frankfort Kiwanis Club and was very active with the Ilion Knights of Columbus, serving as former Grand Knight and District Deputy. Jim was a very humble person and highly respected during his years of service. Jim's greatest source of pride and joy was his family. He is survived by beloved wife Jane; and their seven children, Sheila Collins and husband Larry Rilla of Alabama; Thomas Collins and wife Cleo of Watervliet, NY; Kate Collins Jones of Louisiana; Eileen Petersen and husband Jeff of Virginia; Patrick Collins and wife Lauren of Pennsylvania; Dan Collins and wife Stephanie of West Seneca, NY, Kevin Collins and wife Karen of Clinton, NY; 11 cherished grandchildren; a sister, Jane Gilmartin and husband John of Ilion, his sisters-in-law, Mary T. Mathers, Rita Ewers and husband Ormond and Anne Blasting; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Harold Collins and T. Raymond Collins and his sisters, Mary Agnes Cafaro, Sister Patricia L. Collins RSM and Mary Ann Dikeman. The family would like to express sincere appreciation to the staff at The Villas in Clinton and the Pines of Utica for their care and support. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Jim's memory to a charity of your choice. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 8, 2013 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Rd., (Town of Frankfort) Ilion, NY (315) 894-8000. Friends and relatives are invited to attend Jim's funeral service on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. from the chapel of the funeral home and at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's-St. Anthony's Parish, 3364 Oneida St., Chadwicks, NY where his Funeral Mass will be concelebrated by Father Abraham Esper, Pastor, and Father Fred Daley, friend of the family. Interment will take place in St. John's Cemetary, Newport, NY in the spring. The family is being cared for by Harry J. Enea, Jr., Funeral Director.