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Tuesday
1
June
Visitation at Funeral Home
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Funeral Home
200 East Main Street
East Islip, New York, United States
(631)581-5600
Tuesday
1
June
Prayer Service
4:30 pm
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Funeral Home
200 East Main Street
East Islip, New York, United States
(631)581-5600
Tuesday
1
June
Babylon American Legion Service
6:00 pm
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Funeral Home
200 East Main Street
East Islip, New York, United States
(631)581-5600
Wednesday
2
June
Funeral Service
11:00 am
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
First Presbyterian Church Of Babylon
79 East Main Street
Babylon, New York, United States
Final Resting Place
Calverton National Cemetery
Route 25
Calverton , New York, United States
Obituary
The Lord welcomed William “Bill” Robbie, 81, on May 26, 2021. He was surrounded by his loving family. Bill lived in West Islip, N.Y., for almost 50 years. He is predeceased by his loving wife Ginger, his parents Harry and Blanche Robbie and brother Harry Jr. Bill is survived by his daughter Heather and husband Robert Johnson, son William Robbie Jr. and wife Tracey and his grandchildren Tyler and Gannon Johnson, Harrison and Emmy Robbie, his brother Kenneth and wife Barbara along with many loving nieces, nephews.
Bill loved God, his family, and his country. He served honorably in the National Guard. A faithful servant of the Lord, he served mankind well through his ministries and was loved by many. He will be remembered as a kind and gentle soul.
Bill served on the Board of Babylon Beach Estates Association in West Islip and was loved by his friends and neighbors.
He was a dedicated volunteer Fireman at the Plainview Fire Department for many years attaining the rank of Captain of Ladder Co #3.
He retired from the US Postal Service where he was employed as a letter carrier.
Chapey’s Funeral Home at 200 East Main Street in East Islip is handling the funeral. Viewing is Tuesday, June 1st from 4-8 pm and Wednesday June 2nd 9-10:30am There will be a Christian service at 11 am at the First Presbyterian Church, 79 E Main St. Babylon. Interment will be at the Calverton National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to S.O.S. (Serving Our Savior) care of First Presbyterian Church, to assist with their food pantry and ministry.
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Candida posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
To Bill, and all your family... what lovely memories you must have of your dad... they will stay with you always I'm sure, and will always bring a smile to your faces...
Candida, Killiney
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Mark posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Sincere condolences to all the extended Robbie family both in Ireland and the USA. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May William rest in peace. Mark
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Billy posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Mr. Robbie has been a part of my life for 36 years. Bill Jr. is my best friend and brother so the amount of time I spent with the Robbie family is immeasurable. There are so many moments that I'd love to share, here are a few that always stick out to me. The day the kids in our neighborhood were play wrestling and Mr. Robbie came out dressed up like Captain Lou Albano. When I worked in the kitchen and Mulcahey's and would bring 120 wings to the house every Saturday before Bill and I went to the club. The three of us would sit together and devour them, laugh, and just BS about what we were up to that night. Mr. Robbie and the rest of the family comforting me when my mom died. Talking about how much I loved Bobby Darin and how he grew up right down the block from him in the Bronx. There is literally almost 4 decades more of memories and moments way too many to post here and I'm sure I'll be kicking myself in a moment remembering something fantastic. Mostly I want to take this time to thank him for always opening his home to me, always treating me kindly, and being a great role model.
-Billy
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William posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
This man, my father.
You’re my father, the most amazing dad I ever could’ve dreamed of. I’ve yet to meet a more giving and selfless person. You gave so much to so many, for want of NOTHING in return. More than my father, you were a caring son, ambassador brother, best uncle, and the most STELLAR grandpa. You’re my only parent of living memory, my hero, and I’m fortunate you are who you were. You never let me down, ever. You were always there when I needed you, without fail. You picked me up when I fell, and at times, I’ve fallen far. Maybe I didn’t deserve to be lifted...so, I asked you, “why”? You said, simply, without hesitation...”because you’re my son.” My eternal beacon, you mountain of a man. Lesser men would’ve balked at the hand you were dealt, but not you. You played the cards with such jolly finesse and reverence, that I’ll forever be inspired by your gentle strength. Your faith in others and your kind-nature never faltered, and I’m humbled by your stoic perseverance through it all. You’re the personification of innocence, bordering on angelic naivety. I remedied that...I’m sure I’ve sinned enough for the both of us! You are the gravitas of faith and devotion. You’ve endured hardships that would’ve consumed the brawniest man, and it never dulled the sparkle of your smile. How? So admirable, I’ll always want to know. I’ll always strive to walk with your delicate dignity. Heather and I both inherited your quirky sense of humour, and I’m eternally grateful for that. We’re able to see the world in a different way, and through your guidance, I’ve learned to appreciate and love its whimsical beauty, so often overlooked.
Now, here I stand, an ocean and country away...a parentless parent of two. I can only do this because of the strength I inherited from you. I’m humbled to be your son. I’m honoured to be your son. I’m proud...BECAUSE I’M YOUR SON.
I hope I can be half as inspiring a parent to Harrison & Emmy as you were (wholly) to Heather and I. I see so much of you in Harrison. His mild, tender-hearted, altruistic disposition...that’s YOU! I truly never saw anyone enjoy food as much as you, well, that is until Harrison arrived. And dad, I’m so, so sorry...I know how badly you wanted to meet your granddaughter. This part hurts so much...
How your face would LIGHT UP when you saw her! You wanted to hug and squeeze her SO bad. You’ve given me so much, I’d happily give you decades of my life so you can spend 10 minutes with Emmy. You are SO proud of her! I’m grateful for that. I’ll always regret that it was never meant to be. I did tell Heather what you said to me about having a daughter. I know she appreciates it, and you weren’t wrong. I’m sure you’ll happily settle on being Emmy’s guardian Angel instead. But of course that’s what you’ve always been though, an Earth Angel. The world is a better place because you were in it. You’re light touched so many, it still does...and always will. That’s why you’ll be SO missed. You lived life and actually enjoyed EVERY minute of it. You’re the embodiment of endurance...but it’s time to rest. Please, don’t worry, we’ll take it from here. Thank you for being you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Go, rest now, be with mom. It’s okay.
And I have NO doubt that you’ll be giving god your pragmatic (but of course, superior) advice. Tell him (or her?) how it’s done dad! ...and put in a good word for me, eh!
I love you, dad. You are so missed.
YOUR son
~BillyBoy
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Harrison & Emmy posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Papa,
We love you and miss you so so much ❤️
We say "goodnight" to you every evening before bed. Thank you for being the best x
Harrison and Emmy xoxo (& Logan)
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Catriona posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Thinking of you Bill, and your family near and far.
Hard to be so far from home at a time like this....
Catriona
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Saoirse posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
To Bill JNR , Heather and all their families ..
I Just wanted to say, I am very very sorry to hear about your Dad . It seems from talking with Bill that we all would have loved him - here in Ireland ( where Bill works )
Love Saoirse ( work colleague of Bills)
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