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Funeral services for Bryan Collins, Stony Brook’s defensive coordinator and longtime LIU Post coach, are scheduled for this week at Raynor & D’Andrea Funeral Home in West Sayville.
Family, friends and teammates will come together at the funeral home Thursday from 7-9:30 p.m. and on Friday from 2-4:30 p.m. and 7-9:30 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at St. Lawrence the Martyr Roman Catholic Church in Sayville, located at 240 W. Main Street, on Saturday at 9:45 a.m.
Collins, who lived in Sayville, suddenly passed away on Saturday after a “cardiac event,” according to reports. He was 58.
Joining the Stony Brook staff in the summer of 2021, Bryan spent his initial years as the Seawolves’ defensive line coach before being elevated to the position of defensive coordinator this January.
Prior to his time at Stony Brook, Bryan established himself as a coaching legend on Long Island during his remarkable 23-year tenure as the head coach at LIU Post. His impressive record of 162 wins, six NCAA Tournament appearances, and eight Northeast 10 Conference championships solidified him as the winningest coach in program history.
Beyond his achievements on the field, Bryan Collins was a former student-athlete at St. John’s University, where he played linebacker for the Red Storm’s football team. Recognized for his outstanding character, Bryan was honored with the Dr. Peter Vitulli Award, bestowed upon the St. John’s student-athlete who exemplified courage, perseverance, dedication, and the spirit of self-sacrifice in the pursuit of sporting excellence.
In 1987, Bryan earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from St. John’s University.
Below are tweets from those honoring the legendary Long Island football coach.
Top: Stony Brook coach Bryan Collins taking a selfie with his daughter Meg at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium in Stony Brook. (Credit: Twitter/megcollins55)
