Rev. S. Collier

Rochester: Hailed from Union City, New Jersey and brought his levity and ministry to communities across NYS. He passed away on Monday, February 20th 2017 surrounded by his 5 children. Rev. John served in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod for 47 years, most recently at Epiphany in East Avon and Trinity in Spencerport, and as a LCMS circuit councilor. In 1960, he became Trinity's first pastor and oversaw the building of the church on Nichols Street. After serving at Faith in Rome, Good Shepherd in Glens Falls, and St. John's in Sayville, Long Island. John returned to Trinity in 1988. When he retired in 1996, he moved into Swillburg in the city because he loved front porch living and not being ruled by a lawn.

John is predeceased by his parents, Hazel (Staffer) and Charles Collier; dear wife Pat of 40 years. Survived by brother, Paul (Judy) Collier of NJ; children, Mark (Shelley) Collier, Kate Collier, Jennifer (Tony Brown) Banister, Jonathan Collier and Erin (Tim Hartman) Collier; grandchildren, Jahala, Ian, Jordan, Indigo, Jack and baby girl due in May.

Friends may call on Thursday, Feb. 23 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Lutheran Church of Reformation 111 North Chestnut St. Rochester NY 14604, Funeral Service will take place at Trinity Lutheran Church (191 Nichols Street/Rt. 31 in Spencerport) on Friday, Feb. 24 at 11 AM.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in John's name to:

St. Joseph's Neighborhood Center
417 South Avenue
Rochester, New York 14620

https://www.sjncenter.org/ (Copy and paste link in browser)