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John Joseph Collins, Golden Gate Bridge Electrician, Dies at 81

4/16/2026

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John Joseph Collins died January 7 in Santa Rosa, California.
He was born in San Francisco in 1941.
He worked as an electrician for the Golden Gate Bridge and was a 50-year member of IBEW Local 6.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Karen Montgomery Collins, and his daughters Laura Snyder and Leslie Petersen.
He was predeceased by his parents and sister, Barbara Reilly.

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John Joseph Collins died January 7 in Santa Rosa, California.
He was born in San Francisco in 1941.
He worked as an electrician for the Golden Gate Bridge and was a 50-year member of IBEW Local 6.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Karen Montgomery Collins, and his daughters Laura Snyder and Leslie Petersen.
He was predeceased by his parents and sister, Barbara Reilly.