William J. (Robbie) Robinson
September 15, 1937 ~ February 8, 2011
William J. "Robbie" Robinson, 73, of Weirton, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at his home. Born September 15, 1937 in Steubenville, OH, he was a son of the late Samuel A. Robinson and Carolyn J. Tolan Robinson Roush. He was also preceded in death by his brother Samuel.
With 38 years of service, Robbie retired from Weirton Steel where he worked as a Potman Helper on the Number 5 Line. Prior to his employment with the mill, he served as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corp.
His children and grandchildren were his pride and joy of his life.
Robbie was a member of Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Over-The-Hill Golf Gang, Tri-State Marine Corp, and the WSX 25-Year Club.
Mr. Robinson is survived by his wife Emma Jean Blasczak Robinson of Weirton, whom he married January 28, 1963; his son, Timothy Robinson and his wife Susan of Manassas, VA; his daughter, Sandra J. Pierce and her husband Russell of Weirton; grandchildren Vanessa Robinson, Shawn Minard, Michael and Emily Thermes and brother Robert Roush and his wife Juanita of Toronto, OH.
Friends will be received Friday morning 8:30 AM until 10: 00 AM, at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10:30 AM Friday at the Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church. The Reverend Father Dean Borgmeyer will officiate. Interment will be private. Military honors will be conducted by the American Legion Firing Squad
Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church 229 California Avenue Weirton, WV 26062.
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We are so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by so many! We can not be there with you in person but are certainly with you in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May his memory be eternal! With Love Cleo & Nic Barone
Mr. Robinson, I wish I had the opportunity, pleasure and honor to have met you. Thank you for your service and sacrifices. Thank you for bringing Timmy into this world. True we never met, but Tim is a reflection of you. Thru Tim I felt like I knew you and it was an honor. Therefore, I personaly know of your greatness.
Dear Sandra and family David and I are very sorry for your loss. We have placed you and your family on our prayer list at our church. We will be praying for your sorrow to lessen with time. Our prayers are with you. David and LaRena Reed.
Dear Sandra and family David and I are very sorry for your loss. We have placed you and your family on our prayer list at our church. We will be praying for your sorrow to lessen with time. Our prayers are with you. David and LaRena Reed.
Sandra and Russ we truly offer our condolences for your loss. All the stories we have heard tells us this man was truly a family man that truly loved his kids and grandchildren. May God bless all of you as your father and grandfather enters Heaven. If you need anything let us know.
Dear Emma Jean & family, We are sorry for your loss, please know you are in our thoughts & prayers. Sincerely, Michael & Marlene (Rybka) Runkel
We’d like to send our deepest sympathy. We have the privilege of having Mr. Robinson’s son, Tim, work with us. You did a great job with him! Our prayers are with you and your family.
My sympathies to your family at this time of your loss. He was a lucky man to have had a family love him as much as his does. God bless you all!
Sorry to read about Robbie. I worked with him several years at the WSX Steubenville Plant. Great gentleman. Haven’t seen him for years, but always remembered him.
Growing up in the Southend was an experience in it’s self with you as a friend made it all worth while. thanks for all the memorries
Tim, Connie and I just wanted to let you know we are thinking about you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
My family and I send our heartfelt sympathies and respects. Knowing how a great a human being that his son Tim Robinson is, I am sure that William Robinson was and will always be remembered as a great and honorable man that served his country and family with pride, honor, integrity and valour.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Bill is in a better place now and as hard as it is to process; know that you will one day see him again. We love you all!
I am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our hearts.
My sympathy goes out to the Robinson family. May God be with you through such a sorrow time.
Timmy: Mike, Karen and Seth here…we love you brother, God Bless you and your family.
We are deeply sadened for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Rest in Peace Bill.
I am profoundly sorry about the passing of Bill Robinson. He truly was an honorable man and will be missed for a very long time. My deepest condolences go out to Emma Jean, Sandra , my best friend Tim Robinson and his wife Susan. I’ll prey that god will give you strength in these trying times. sincerely Bob Meftah
Sandra and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. When I met your dad 2 years ago when i came to see you in the hospital your dad treated me like he knew me all my life. Your parents welcomed me into there home. Your father took me to so hotspots in WV gave me the first taste of the wonderful pizza. He talked about your trips out on Saturday mornings and how he loved them. You and your brother will carry on the wonderful legacy. Your a great friend. I wish i could be there with you through your difficult time but i am only a phone call away.
William Robinson, May you rest in peace in heaven, my heart felt thoughts and prayers for your family and friends in this time of sorrow.
My prayers and thoughts go out to the Robinson family at this difficult time. May he rest in peace. My love to Tim and the rest of his family.
my heart is with the robinson family during this time. my prayers are with tim and his family
To Sandra and her family. I am sorry for your loss. My family will keep you in our prayers. Please keep in touch.