Austin Matthew McCollum
June 20, 1999 – October 15, 2023
Austin Matthew McCollum, 24, of Chesapeake Beach passed away October 15, 2023. He was born June 20, 1999 to Joel Barry and Rebecca Jean (Finocchiaro) McCollum. Austin grew up in Chesapeake Beach where he spent his childhood playing football and lacrosse for the Beach Buccaneers. He graduated from Northern High School in 2017, where he was a member of the wrestling team. He worked as an electrician for Local 26. Austin always had an entrepreneur spirit even at a young age. When he was kid, he started shoveling snow for neighbors and as he got older, he started a side business hanging Christmas lights for homes and local businesses. Austin enjoyed working with his hands and his tools and was always looking to help someone with a project. Austin was a very social person. He loved camping, fishing, listening to music, and going to concerts. His happy place was sitting around the fire with his speaker, listening to his favorite music.
Austin is survived by his parents Joel and Becky McCollum, siblings Jacob, Colby, Bella, and Summer McCollum, grandparents Margaret and Richard Finocchiaro and Joe and Cherie McCollum, aunts and uncles Rick and Joey Finocchiaro, Michelle Gibson, Angie McCollum, Joy Cornwell, and Monique Lawson, and his girlfriend Kendra Lourcey, as well as many cousins.
Condolences
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16 Oct 2023
6:37pm
To the McCollum Family, my dearest and deepest sympathies. I hope you find comfort in each other during this very difficult time.
City
Lusby
State
MD
17 Oct 2023
8:22am
We are so sorry for your loss. Losing a child no matter what age is one of the most devastating experiences that any parent can endure. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this most difficult time.
Pete & Brenda Placke
City
Hanover
State
PA
17 Oct 2023
8:59am
We offer our condolences during this most difficult time. You and your family are in our prayers.
Bruce & Cathy Bergeron
City
Phoenix
State
Maryland
17 Oct 2023
11:11am
We are so very sorry.
City
Billy and Mary Ann Humphreys
State
Virginia
17 Oct 2023
11:12am
Becky and Joel, we are so sorry to hear about Austin. Our prayers are with you and your whole family.
Lots of Love and prayers,
Cathy and Marty Rieman
City
Dahlgren
State
Virginia
17 Oct 2023
4:28pm
Joel, Becky and family,
We are devastated receiving news of Austin’s passing. Michael and I enjoyed his free spirit and task-focused dedication to getting work done. He was incredibly respectful, polite, and we could tell that he had such a great heart. Please know that you all are in our prayers during this difficult time, and we are here for you if you need anything.
Love and prayers,
Michael Allen & Gina Wares
City
Ashburn
State
VA
17 Oct 2023
5:12pm
Becky and Joel, can’t begin to tell you how sorry I am. I can still picture Austin outside running around in his cowboy boots when he was little. What a handsome young man he grew up to be. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you. R I P Austin🦋🫶🙏
City
Chesapeake Beach
State
Md
17 Oct 2023
6:58pm
Austin was always so fun to be around. My thoughts & prayers are with the family through this difficult time.❤️
City
Mechanicsville
State
MD
18 Oct 2023
12:05pm
Becky, Joel, and Family
We are so sorry for your loss and our hearts go out to you all. May you find comfort in the company of each other and your closest friends over the coming weeks, and peace in the memories each of you created with Austin.
Thoughts and Prayers,
Matt & Tina Knights
City
Westminster
State
MD
17 Oct 2023
9:28pm
Dear Becky and Joel and Family,
Your Family was just starting when you joined me in Mary Kay. I remember your 2 little boys as toddlers! We are grieving your loss with you! May Jesus give you comfort through your friends, co workers and us. May Jesus let you
know that he is in a safe place. You are in our continued prayers. Love to all of your Family in this sadness.
Bob and Peggy Gignilliat
City
Laurel
State
MD
19 Oct 2023
6:43pm
I am so sorry for your loss. I’ll never forget caring for Austin when he was younger and spending time with your amazing family. My heart goes out to you and wishes for peace in your hearts. I wish I could be present to hug you all.
City
Peyto
State
Colorado
20 Oct 2023
10:50am
We are so very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in each other during this difficult time and beyond.
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you always.
City
Chesapeake Beach
State
MD
Sort Comments
To the McCollum Family, my dearest and deepest sympathies. I hope you find comfort in each other during this very difficult time.
We are so sorry for your loss. Losing a child no matter what age is one of the most devastating experiences that any parent can endure. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this most difficult time.
Pete & Brenda Placke
We offer our condolences during this most difficult time. You and your family are in our prayers.
Bruce & Cathy Bergeron
We are so very sorry.
Becky and Joel, we are so sorry to hear about Austin. Our prayers are with you and your whole family.
Lots of Love and prayers,
Cathy and Marty Rieman
Joel, Becky and family,
We are devastated receiving news of Austin’s passing. Michael and I enjoyed his free spirit and task-focused dedication to getting work done. He was incredibly respectful, polite, and we could tell that he had such a great heart. Please know that you all are in our prayers during this difficult time, and we are here for you if you need anything.
Love and prayers,
Michael Allen & Gina Wares
Becky and Joel, can’t begin to tell you how sorry I am. I can still picture Austin outside running around in his cowboy boots when he was little. What a handsome young man he grew up to be. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you. R I P Austin🦋🫶🙏
Austin was always so fun to be around. My thoughts & prayers are with the family through this difficult time.❤️
Becky, Joel, and Family
We are so sorry for your loss and our hearts go out to you all. May you find comfort in the company of each other and your closest friends over the coming weeks, and peace in the memories each of you created with Austin.
Thoughts and Prayers,
Matt & Tina Knights
Dear Becky and Joel and Family,
Your Family was just starting when you joined me in Mary Kay. I remember your 2 little boys as toddlers! We are grieving your loss with you! May Jesus give you comfort through your friends, co workers and us. May Jesus let you
know that he is in a safe place. You are in our continued prayers. Love to all of your Family in this sadness.
Bob and Peggy Gignilliat
I am so sorry for your loss. I’ll never forget caring for Austin when he was younger and spending time with your amazing family. My heart goes out to you and wishes for peace in your hearts. I wish I could be present to hug you all.
We are so very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in each other during this difficult time and beyond.
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you always.