Peter Xavier Robinson
September 19, 1940 –
Peter Xavier Robinson was born at home on September 19, 1940, in Central Falls, R.I., to Thomas Frances Robinson and Leona Malvinia Robinson, (formerly DesChamps), the fifth of nine children. Peter X. embraced every day, and then on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021, died peacefully, with his wife by his side.
On August 26, 1962, Pete met Carolyn Ann Cuttle when he asked her to dance, and they’ve been dancing ever since. After he was drafted into the US Army, they married on Dec. 26, 1964, the day after Christmas. When he was released from the Army, he completed his education at Providence College in R.I., and pursued his interest in classic cars.
Later, with four young children, they moved from Rhode Island to Woodbridge, Va., and Pete began his civilian career with the US Government in the Dept. of Agriculture in Washington, D.C.; followed by the Dept. of Defense in Fort Monmouth, N.J.; and, finally, at MacDill Air Force Base in 1995.
In 2001, Peter retired from his role as Strategic Communications and Plans officer, and Pete and Carolyn immediately hit the road to travel full-time in their RV until 2005 when they planted their roots in Sun City Center, Fla. From there, they continued to explore the world by boat, plane and RV.
Peter also volunteered for 10 years with the SCC Emergency Squad and served as First Responder, captain and, of course, as ambulance driver!
Pete loved to play with words and was proud of his occasional literary contributions to local papers and The Irish Times. He brought warmth, insight and humor into his work and into the lives of others. Peter X. Robinson was forgiving, loving, generous and humble.
Peter blessed the lives of many friends and family, including his wife of 56 years, Carolyn; children: Dennis, Vincent and Phaedra; grandchildren: John, Vincent, Audrey, Robert, Matthew; his two sisters, MarieAnn Strauss and Leona Blackwell; his brother-in-law, Arthur Strauss; sister-in-law, Rita Claire Robinson; and many cherished nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his daughter Crystal; his parents, Thomas and Leona; and his siblings: Madeleine, Marguerite, Thomas, Leo, Stephen and John; and his niece Stephanie.
A service to celebrate his life will be held in Sun City Center at Redeemer Lutheran Church on May 15 at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow. All health precautions will be followed.
On August 26, 1962, Pete met Carolyn Ann Cuttle when he asked her to dance, and they’ve been dancing ever since. After he was drafted into the US Army, they married on Dec. 26, 1964, the day after Christmas. When he was released from the Army, he completed his education at Providence College in R.I., and pursued his interest in classic cars.
Later, with four young children, they moved from Rhode Island to Woodbridge, Va., and Pete began his civilian career with the US Government in the Dept. of Agriculture in Washington, D.C.; followed by the Dept. of Defense in Fort Monmouth, N.J.; and, finally, at MacDill Air Force Base in 1995.
In 2001, Peter retired from his role as Strategic Communications and Plans officer, and Pete and Carolyn immediately hit the road to travel full-time in their RV until 2005 when they planted their roots in Sun City Center, Fla. From there, they continued to explore the world by boat, plane and RV.
Peter also volunteered for 10 years with the SCC Emergency Squad and served as First Responder, captain and, of course, as ambulance driver!
Pete loved to play with words and was proud of his occasional literary contributions to local papers and The Irish Times. He brought warmth, insight and humor into his work and into the lives of others. Peter X. Robinson was forgiving, loving, generous and humble.
Peter blessed the lives of many friends and family, including his wife of 56 years, Carolyn; children: Dennis, Vincent and Phaedra; grandchildren: John, Vincent, Audrey, Robert, Matthew; his two sisters, MarieAnn Strauss and Leona Blackwell; his brother-in-law, Arthur Strauss; sister-in-law, Rita Claire Robinson; and many cherished nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his daughter Crystal; his parents, Thomas and Leona; and his siblings: Madeleine, Marguerite, Thomas, Leo, Stephen and John; and his niece Stephanie.
A service to celebrate his life will be held in Sun City Center at Redeemer Lutheran Church on May 15 at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow. All health precautions will be followed.