Born on January 17, 1943, lost his battle with cancer on Friday August 16, 2013. He lived a life full of joy. After graduating with a law degree from Maryland he began a career in cinema where he developed an unending love for movies, theatre, and the arts. His greatest passions were Marilyn Monroe, classic movies, and his family. He leaves behind his husband and life partner of 47 years, Michael Beckman; his dogs, Little Bit and Lucky. His friends and family will miss him dearly. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, August 23, 2013, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and at St. Patrick’s Church, Norbeck and Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, on Saturday, August 24, 2013 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Baltimore, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Animal Rescue League (www.warl.org)

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