Leonard Charles Collas, Jr.

“Charlie” Collas, age 70, passed in his sleep on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Christiana Delaware.

He was born in 1949 in Wilmington to the late Leonard Collas and Lillian Pyle Collas, and lived his whole life in northern Delaware. He will be remembered by all for his generosity, outgoing spirit, and his love of diners.

Charlie worked as an electrician with the DuPont Company and later for M. Davis and Sons. Since retiring, he has enjoyed riding his motorcycle, vacationing, and working as a volunteer with the Tall Ship Kalmar Nyckel.

Charlie was preceded in death by his father, Len, and his son, Jason. He is survived by his wife Holly Boulanger; his son Nicholas Crowley; and four grandchildren; Addison, Baylee, Colin, and Dakota.

The family would like to thank Helen Graham Center and Christiana Hospital staff for their dedication and kindness to Charlie his family members. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

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Funeral Services

Visitation at Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, at 10:00AM on Friday January 31. 2020 with a service beginning at 11:00AM.

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Larry Gardner lit a candle and writes,

Rest in Peace Charlie, it was an honor to know and work with you. My prayers are with you and your family.

01/28/2020 07:27 pm

Mary Norris lit a candle and writes,

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We know he had a life well-lived and helping others. His memory will live on through all who knew and loved him. Brad, Mary and Ed

01/29/2020 07:25 am

The Dement Family lit a candle and writes,

Sending our condolences to the whole family. May Charlie rest in peace. Now you have an angel in heaven to watch over you all. Our prayers are with you all.

01/29/2020 01:41 pm

Beverly Schilling lit a candle and writes,

Rest peacefully, Charlie, while you watch over all your loved ones. My condolences to family and friends.

01/29/2020 04:21 pm

Bill and Carol Forrest lit a candle and writes,

I remember Charlie from high school as a gentle muscular nice guy who I liked very much. It was so good reconnecting with him at our class get togethers. We will miss seeing him, and talking with him. Our condolences to his lovely wife and family. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

01/29/2020 09:58 pm

Susan Stamper lit a candle and writes,

Dear Holly, my very deepest condolences to you at this time of your great loss. I went to BHS with Charlie and had the privilege of seeing him and meeting you (I recall well, you're lovely inside and out) at Stanley's and Crabby Dick's. So glad to see Charlie's smiling face and meeting you. He will be missed, and you will continue on. Wishing you all the best, and God's blessings Holly.

01/29/2020 10:32 pm

Jeannie Carter lit a candle and writes,

Charlie you were such a great guy we loved you so much thank you for being you and showing all the kindness that you showed to our family. And we loved cooking you breakfast every day at the restaurant.

01/30/2020 11:07 pm

Linda Riley writes,

Dear Holly, Charlie will be missed. May he rest in peace now and forever. Thanks for making my dear friend Holly happy and watch over us now that you are in heaven. Linda Riley

01/31/2020 09:15 am

Rosemarie Manzi writes,

I am so sorry for the whole family’s loss. Charlie was a great man. He did so much good in his life. Raising money for Cancer , that took his life. Being a great father figure to my son , Dustin Guthrie . My family & friends has many Good memories at his home. I pray that I will see him in Heaven. Rest In Peace my friend 🙏

02/02/2020 09:17 am

Jimmy jones writes,

I lived near Charlie as a kid, went to school with him and brother. Charlie and his father taught me love of boating which I still do to this day. They taught me to drive a boat and we fished . I was lucky and they took me with them. Lost touch after high school but always thought of them because of boating. God bless Charlie and calm seas.

03/27/2020 10:23 am

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