Robert Coleman Robinson
– November 27, 2012
</span><br />Robert Coleman Robinson, age 92, died November 27, 2012, surrounded by family, after a brief illness at South Bay Hospital. He was the son of George and Fredrica of Tottenville, Staten Island, NY, and brother of Donald (deceased).</p>
<p>He leaves behind his loving family: wife of 69 years, Adele; son Jeffrey and his wife, Sandra, from Wauwatosa, WI; son Peter, from Hollywood, FL; daughter Laurie and her husband Kenneth from Johnson, NY; four grandchildren, Erica, Cody, Kelly, and Kurt; nephews George, Michael, Ed, Paul; and niece Linda.</p>
<p>After graduating from Tottenville High School, Bob worked as an apprentice claim adjustor and attended New York Art Academy at night.</p>
<p>In 1942 he enlisted in the Navy V5 Program and graduated as a Naval Aviator and Second Lieutenant in the Marines. He served in both WW II and the Korean War as a Marine fighter pilot. He earned three Distinguished Flying Crosses and eight Gold Air Medals. He received the Korean Service Medal with one star and the U.N. Service Medal and was offered the rank of Major. Upon his discharge he was employed by Albert R. Lee. He enlarged the firm to Lee-McAndrews, became the company President, and retired in 1984.</p>
<p>Bob and Adele moved from Lighthouse Hill, Staten Island, after living there 35 years, and settled permanently in Kings Point, Sun City Center, FL, enjoying plenty of golf and wonderful friendships.</p>
<p>Military burial will be held at the Sarasota National Cemetery at a future date. Arrangements by Sun City Center Funeral Home.</p>
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<p>He leaves behind his loving family: wife of 69 years, Adele; son Jeffrey and his wife, Sandra, from Wauwatosa, WI; son Peter, from Hollywood, FL; daughter Laurie and her husband Kenneth from Johnson, NY; four grandchildren, Erica, Cody, Kelly, and Kurt; nephews George, Michael, Ed, Paul; and niece Linda.</p>
<p>After graduating from Tottenville High School, Bob worked as an apprentice claim adjustor and attended New York Art Academy at night.</p>
<p>In 1942 he enlisted in the Navy V5 Program and graduated as a Naval Aviator and Second Lieutenant in the Marines. He served in both WW II and the Korean War as a Marine fighter pilot. He earned three Distinguished Flying Crosses and eight Gold Air Medals. He received the Korean Service Medal with one star and the U.N. Service Medal and was offered the rank of Major. Upon his discharge he was employed by Albert R. Lee. He enlarged the firm to Lee-McAndrews, became the company President, and retired in 1984.</p>
<p>Bob and Adele moved from Lighthouse Hill, Staten Island, after living there 35 years, and settled permanently in Kings Point, Sun City Center, FL, enjoying plenty of golf and wonderful friendships.</p>
<p>Military burial will be held at the Sarasota National Cemetery at a future date. Arrangements by Sun City Center Funeral Home.</p>
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