Mr. Robert J. "Bob" Robbins Jr.

UTICA - Mr. Robert J. “Bob” Robbins, Jr., age 75, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center with his loving family by his side. Born in Norwich, NY on July 1, 1941, Robert was the son of the late Robert J., Sr. and Arietta (Hendricks) Robbins. When he was 8 years old he came to Utica and attended local schools. A proud veteran, at the age of 16 he enlisted with the United States Army which was the beginning of a military career that spanned over 25 years. During his time in service, he was engaged in combat in the Vietnam War and the Korean Conflict. Upon his honorable discharge from the military, he accepted a position at Griffiss Air Force Base working as a mechanical engineer on military aircraft and he became a member of the Army National Reserves. It was in Thailand that he met his true love, Oi. Their marriage was consecrated in two ceremonies, one in Thailand in 1964 and the other in Hawaii in 1971. Bob was a good husband and father, and he cherished his family and friends. He was a man of few words and great concern. He was strong and independent, and he was stern, but caring. His intelligence and understanding of how things work was astounding, and it was that natural aptitude that allowed him to build and fix anything. He also had an eye for detail. Bob was a member of the American Legion/Fort Schuyler Post #1290 in Utica. Bob is survived by his wife, Oi. He cherished the memory of his daughter, Tuanchit “June” (Robbins) Miller who passed away on May 4, 2010. He also leaves his grandchildren, Jessica, Ashley, and Stephanie, all of Albany; his brother, Richard Robbins, Sr. of Utica; his nieces, nephews, and their families; and his in-laws, Mary Ann Robbins, and Anthony R. Rotundo, Sr. He was predeceased by his sister, Roberta Rotundo; his brother, Donald G. Robbins, Sr., and his sister-in-law, Darlene Robbins. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Robert’s Memorial funeral service which will commence on Friday at a time to be announced at Forest Hill Cemetery followed by Inurnment graveside with Military Honors conferred by the United States Army.

Mr. Robert J. "Bob" Robbins Jr.

July 1, 1941 - February 19, 2017