Collin S. Hutchinson

Collin S. Hutchinson was born in St. Mary’s, Spanish Town, Jamaica, West Indies to Grace E. Hutchinson on June 21, 1947. Collin was the first child and only son born to Grace who later had two daughters, Terri and Annette Wright. Collin and his family migrated to the United States in 1961 and settled in Brooklyn. Collin attended Bushwick High School where he met his best friend, John J, Martinez, who, in 1965, introduced him to the love of his life, Idolly. After graduation, Collin enrolled in the United States Army in December, 1966. Upon completion of his service as a Medical Corpsman, Collin was honorably discharged in 1968. Collin returned to Brooklyn and married Idolly on October 28, 1972. Their union was blessed with two daughters, Renita and Arlana. In 1974, Collin began his lengthy career as an Insurance Specialist at Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company. After that company merged with Allianz, Collin worked for CNA and later retiring from Zurich International in 2012. In that year, Collin was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. Undeterred by the diagnosis, Collin continued to enjoy traveling with Idolly (under doctor’s supervision), which included their final trip together, a cruise through the Panama Canal in March 2017. Unfortunately, later that year, in December, 2017, Idolly suffered a massive stroke. Throughout Idolly’s valiant effort to recover, Collin lovingly remained dedicated to Idolly, visiting her daily through his own increasing pain. Collin was devastated when an infection took his wife of 47 years in September, 2019. His heart officially broke that day. After a brief illness, Collin passed away with his daughters by his side on Saturday January 4, 2020. He leaves behind to treasure his memory, his loving daughters, Renita Hutchinson-Gamble (Quinn) and Arlana Hutchinson, his mother Grace Wright, sisters Dr. Terri and Annette Wright, brother-in-law, John Martinez (JoAnn), sisters-in-law, Imogene and Norma Martinez and a host of biological and adopted nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is finally at peace and reunited with his love. Collin was adored and loved by all who knew him. He will be profoundly missed.

Collin S. Hutchinson

June 21, 1947 - January 4, 2020