Today, I am joined by Joseph Collins, a father of five and a grandfather to 17 grandchildren. Joe's incredible life journey from humble beginnings, through personal tragedy, and onto a career in the Navy, showcases an unwavering spirit and an extraordinary outlook on life, shaped by resilience, luck, and gratitude. Stay Connected! https://www.tiktok.com/@danteborgese https://www.instagram.com/danteborgese/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/danteborgese/ Subscribe and Listen to the Breakfast with Nana Podcast! @danteborgese ➡︎Apple: https://apple.co/3XSHFcd ➡︎Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dante-borgese ➡︎YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlK2ayAQpVKcCL4umDUydWmA3rCD6qscM
00:00 - Intro 01:27 - Growing Up in Dorchester 05:47 - The Impact of Losing a Brother 10:29 - Navigating Loneliness & Finding Joy in the Library 17:25 - Paying Respect to the Struggles of Joes' Father 31:40 - Family Heritage and Irish Roots 59:21 - Gratitude and Plebe Year at the Naval Academy 01:11:06 - His First Drink 01:15:16 - Meeting Suzanne: His Future Bride 01:29:53 - Hearing Loss from Working on the Destroyer 01:36:31 - Proposing to Suzanne 01:40:38 - Catholic Traditions and the Rush to Get Married 01:54:21 - Adventures of the USS Barton 01:58:20 - Ending
