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IN LOVING MEMORY OF David M. Robinson
David M.
Robinson
Apr 28, 1943 — Feb 16, 2017
David M. Robinson's Obituary
QUEENSBURY, New York and WEST PALM BEACH, Florida – David Morgan Robinson, 73, of Queensbury and West Palm Beach, Florida left to continue his life in heaven on Feb. 16, 2017 on his mother Evelyn V. Robinson's birthday. This is David's story without an ending because we know if he could have stayed here with us he would have. His body would not allow that, but we know his spirit does. His love and energy will be felt in everyone who had the pleasure to know and meet him.
David was born on April 28, 1943. He had many fond memories of growing up with his family and grandparents. Raised in Hudson Falls, New York, he began working at the age of 13, at Air-Land Motors, earning his way and setting the stage for his lengthy career in sales of commercial truck and diesel equipment. After his many years, as one of the most successful parts salesman in New York State, he found a great deal of pride in owning and operating Pleasant Valley Mobile Home Park and Lake George Coach and Equipment in Lake George, New York. He happily was active in public service the 30 years he resided in Lake George. He was chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the Town of Lake George. Also on the village zoning board. He loved to meet his friends at the Lake George Post Office or at Prospect Mountain Diner daily. He enjoyed jury duty on the grand jury. David had been a member of the Rotary Club and is currently a member of the Elk's Club BPOE No. 81. He was determined never to retire. He taught us the virtue of perseverance, and that the true spirit of entrepreneurialism is to never give up.
David loved nature and animals and spent hours bird watching. Every year brought new and various vegetables and flowers to his garden. His grandchildren will forever remember his 16 ft. sunflowers. David loved to paint and woodwork in his basement. His artwork, benches, wooden trucks and boats are masterpieces in all his children's homes. He took pride in maintaining his machines and was a stickler when it came to the lawn. Everyone knew his political views. The hospital staff enjoyed his banter with Fox News Channel. On Inauguration Day (thank you, Dr. Pillemer for getting him there) he watched President Trump's speech from a gurney in the medical imaging department after Beth wheeled him out from the hall and around the corner near a TV so he could see it. He was proud to be an American. He was proud to become a member of the Roman Catholic Church. He firmly believed in the motto of "God, Family, Country".
Dad was proud of his partial Native American heritage. His love of nature he attributed to his grandparent's beliefs. He was a seeker of wisdom, in all forms and from all peoples. His children and grandchildren often heard his amusing but timeless sayings. They were sure of these three things.
First, Mary was the love of his life and that he was the luckiest man because of her. Second, his children made him proud and always deserved his unconditional love. Third, it is that all people should try and overcome life's trials and avoid falling victim to one's circumstances.
Perfectly fitting, anyone who had the privilege to know our Dad during his final days in the hospital, were given the blessing to witness a display of all these things.
As much as David loved his work life, his family was
everything
to him. There was nothing more important. Nothing. The relationship he shared with his wife, Mary was the perfect example of unconditional love to his children. David and Mary would be celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary this year. The 45 days spent at Glens Falls Hospital summed up mom and dad's dedication, devotion and unfailing love for one another. David and Mary were partners, loves, friends. They were everything to each other. There wasn't a moment they were not holding one another's hands or kissing each other in hopes that they would be walking out of that hospital together. Although this was not how the chapter closed, we refuse to believe this story has ended. With his wife and children by his side he was never alone in this courageous fight with cancer. It was said to us that the cancer had declared itself upon our father's body, but we never allowed these words to weaken our spirits or give up hope. Dad didn't either. He won many battles in this fight. Never, ever letting up that he would not survive this. And so the story goes.
He prided himself on how close he was to each and every one of his children and grandchildren. He was their biggest fan in anything and everything they were involved in. Kelly was his favorite. She always seemed to bring him the most joy.
Survivors include his loving wife, Mary Elizabeth (Tarantino) Robinson and their four children, eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren: Missy and Rick Reynolds, their daughter Liz Russell, her husband Jarred and their children Kendall and Chase; Kelly and Chris Porreca and their children Grace, Nick and Dylan; Elizabeth and Dennis Lafontaine and their children Dennis, Andrew, Will and Morgan; David and Marguerite Robinson and their children David III, Joey and Matt.
David is survived by two sisters, Kathleen (Wayne) King, and Bunny Barker (Pete). Also, survived by his loving, chosen family: brothers-in-law, his best friend and partner in every important project, Angelo (Sue)Tarantino, Frank (Diana) Tarantino, Len Tarantino and Mike (Mary) Tarantino; and sisters-in law, Libby Tarantino and Pat Tarantino. He has many loving nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews who will miss his special humor.
David was predeceased by two brothers, Richard Chabot and Raymond (Dawn) Chabot; and sisters-in-law, Joyce (Delano)Tarantino and Kathy (Chenier) Tarantino.
David was predeceased by two brothers, Richard Chabot and Raymond (Dawn) Chabot; and sisters-in-law, Joyce (Delano)Tarantino and Kathy (Chenier) Tarantino.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 3, at the Our Lady of the Annunciation Church, 448 Aviation Rd. in Queensbury, NY with a reception to follow at the Glens Falls Country Club.
A private burial will be held in the spring.
Memorial donations can be made to the Charles R. Wood Cancer Center, 102 Park St., Glens Falls, NY 12804.
A private burial will be held in the spring.
Memorial donations can be made to the Charles R. Wood Cancer Center, 102 Park St., Glens Falls, NY 12804.
The family would like to extend their gratitude for the amazing support and care from Dr. Robert Evans, Dr. Eric Pillemer, Jean Van Auken PA and Dr. Vincent Cooper, as well as the compassionate care from the oncology staff and the nurses and aides of Tower 2 at Glens Falls Hospital.
Arrangements under the direction of Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY.
Condolences may be sent directly to the funeral home or through www.bakerfuneralhome.com .
Condolences may be sent directly to the funeral home or through www.bakerfuneralhome.com .
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