Dennis P. Collins

Dennis P. Collins
24th Mayor of Bayonne
In office 1974–1990
Preceded by	Francis G. Fitzpatrick
Succeeded by	Richard A. Rutkowski
Personal details
Born	1924 Bayonne, New Jersey
Died	December 6, 2009 Bayonne, New Jersey
Political party	Democrat
Spouse(s)	Mary
Residence	Bayonne, New Jersey
Religion	Roman Catholic

Dennis P. Collins (1924 - December 6, 2009) was an American Democratic party politician who served as the 24th mayor of Bayonne, New Jersey from 1974 until his retirement in 1990.^[1]

Born and raised in Bayonne, Collins attended St. Vincent De Paul grammar school and Holy Family Academy. He served in the United States Army for three years during World War II. Collins was elected to the Bayonne City Council in 1962, and served 12 years until being elected as mayor. His four terms in office make him the longest serving mayor in Bayonne city history.^[1] Collins served as a Democratic elector from New Jersey in the 2000 Presidential election.^[2]

Legacy

The largest city park in Bayonne is named for Collins^[1], and in 2007 the United States Congress named the city's Main Post Office in his honor.^[3]

References

1. ^ ^{a b c} Conte, Michaelangelo (December 7, 2009). "Mayor Collins Dies at 85". The Jersey Journal. http://www.nj.com/news/jjournal/bayonne/index.ssf?/base/news-5/1260170762253880.xml&coll=3. Retrieved December 7, 2009. 
2. ^ DeMasters, Karen (december 3, 2000). "POLITICS; About Those Electors". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2000/12/03/nyregion/politics-about-those-electors.html. Retrieved December 7, 2009. 
3. ^ "H.R.3307". Thomas.gov. Library of Congress. http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:HR03307:@@@L&summ2=m&. Retrieved December 7, 2009. 

Persondata
Name	Collins, Dennis P.
Alternative names
Short description
Date of birth	1924
Place of birth	Bayonne, New Jersey
Date of death	December 6, 2009
Place of death	Bayonne, New Jersey