Richard J. Collins of Gretna, LA, passed peacefully away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victiroia and Cloviece Collins. He is beloved brother of Sylvia Noble. He is loving uncle of Katherine Noble and Michael Noble. His is great uncle of Abigail Ostrander. He is cousin of Stevie, Bobby, Jimmy, and Anthony Ricourd. He is also survived by his loving and devoted dog, Maggie. Born in New Orleans, he was a retired Detective Sergeant serving 34 years with JPSO. He was also a proud US Air Force Veteran of 4 years. He was an animal lover and donated to various animal organizations. He enjoyed reading the Bible and studying history in his spare time. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Visitation on Friday, August 11, 2017 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm with a Funeral Mass at 1:30 PM on Saturday August 12, 2017 at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Gretna, Louisiana.