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Joseph Robsky Obituary
Born in Hudson on April 17, 1972, son of Joseph Robsky Sr. and Bonnie French Robsky of Elizaville, he grew up in Claverack and was a 1990 graduate of Hudson High School.
After graduation, he joined the Marines and served in Okinawa. After his tour of duty ended, he joined the Army Reserve from 1994 to 1996, when he returned to active duty in Bosnia and Iraq. He was assigned to Fort Irwin, Calif., where he was a team leader for the specially trained unit of 759th Ordinance Company, Explosive Ordinance Disposal.
Besides his parents, he leaves a sister, Triva Robsky Haycock of Potsdam. He also leaves his fiancée, Carmen Snider of El Cojon, Calif.
FUNERAL NOTICE -- Calling hours for Staff Sgt. Joseph E. Robsky Jr. will be Thursday from 6 to 9 at BATES & ANDERSON-REDMOND & KEELER FUNERAL HOME, 110 Green St., Hudson, N.Y. A full military service will be conducted on Friday at 11 at the Reformed Dutch Church of Claverack, Route 9H, Claverack. The family has requested that contributions be made to the Joseph E. Robsky Jr. Scholarship Fund, Hudson High School, 216 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson, NY 12534. In addition to his highly technical work of disabling bombs and explosives, he is remembered by his company and friends as an individual who took his responsibilities seriously, but was able to enjoy life as well. He will be missed by all who had the privilege to know him.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Robsky
Charlie Gili
December 15, 2021
Hello,
We wanted to let you and your family and friends know that we have made a small donation to The Greater NYC Ice Hockey League (Youth Hockey Program) to honor and remember Joseph E. Robsky Jr. US Army Staff Sergeant.
We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals across the American youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
May 31, 2016
Thank all of you for
remembering our son.
Love in Christ
The Robsky's
Anthony Beekman
May 31, 2016
Yesterday was Memorial day and I was thinking about how we used to goof off lol.
I also remember you and my son putting together a Lego helicopter for like 5 hours .
Every time I go fishing I know your laughing at me from up there. Miss you buddy
Jessie
May 30, 2016
Thinking of you Joey. ❤
Shana Summers
May 26, 2015
One of the best guys I've ever known. I am proud to have gotten to know you when you were attached to the 47th. Rest brother
May 27, 2014
Thank you Joe for providing us with the freedoms we all enjoy every day.
michael price
July 19, 2013
i will always remember those days out there in Iraq,doing our jobs,& that you helped us to complete our missions,,,and keep us from harms way best that you could
Lawrence Barnett
May 28, 2013
Hey man,
Its the day after memorial.
I saw a few people grilling yesterday.
I think they thought it was national BBQ day. 70th. Engineers., miss you man. We had some good times out at the blasting pit. Thanks for showing us what matters. The worlds still a smaller place Joe.talk to you later
Susan Beckert-Dawiczyk
May 27, 2013
On this Memorial Day, I thought about Joe. HHS class of 1990 knows his service and sacrifice protected our freedom today. Semper Fi.
Michael Rowan
May 27, 2013
We will not forget! May God bless you and your family. You were a great Soldier and NCO.
Lt Col Dave Skiba
May 27, 2013
On this Memorial Day, I thank you Joe for your ultimate sacrifice for our country and our freedoms. You have influenced very many people in your short life.
William McCauley
March 15, 2013
I am a police officer now, and were I work there were all these white crosses with the names of service men who were killed. I new Joe as a Marine we were stationed together in 29 palms 3rd Lar bn he was my roommate he was a good Marine and a good Man and a trusted friend
Andrew Graham
October 16, 2012
I was SSG Robsky's Team member until about mid August 2003 not a day goes by that I don't think about him and miss him. His leadership and mentoring changed my life for ever.
L B
September 23, 2012
I diddnt know you long, but the time i did, you made an incredible impression. that incident on the bridge that day will forever be seared in my mind. Miss you man. you made some of the blast days fun...
melissa beekman
May 27, 2012
To a true hero... you will never be forgotten.. thank you..
May 26, 2012
Thank you for our freedom.
LOVE IN CHRIST
Major Skiba
May 26, 2012
SSG Robsky,
I thank you for our freedoms that we enjoy every day in the US. I will never forget you.
December 23, 2011
I Light this candle in memory of our son.
LORD tell him Merry Christmas, Because if it were not for you we would not have
Christmas.
Peggy Childers
September 10, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Joseph E. Robsky:
Please accept my remembrance of Joseph on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
May 28, 2011
On this memorial day 2011 I light this candle in memory of Joseph, and all who have fallen. Gone but not forgotten.
April 16, 2011
April 17, 2011 Joe would have been
thirty nine years old. So I light this
candle in his memory.
December 17, 2010
This is the seven'th christmas without Joey. I know Joey is with our Lord. That is why I can go on with life. So I light this candle for life with our Lord and savior.
September 14, 2010
I was just going thru old movies I have the other day, and, over in Bosnia Joe was a room mate of mine, but he was down several rows and we had different shifts, it was GOOD to see him speaking and moving, sort of surreal to see that piece of tape!
September 12, 2010
Thanks to all who remmember our son.
may God Bless you.
Sept./12/2010
Peggy Childers
September 10, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Joseph E. Robsky:
Remembering Joseph on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Gina Jornov
March 17, 2010
Joey was always so quite and soft spoken. I remember him with a smile on his face. I don't believe I ever saw him angry. We went to elementary school, and right on up to high school together. I found out through a mutual friend just the other day on Facebook that Joey was gone. Seven years is a long time but I have moved away from NY and had no idea that this happened.
I feel so saddened that the family and the world has to go on without this wonderful and courageous man.
Joey, Thank You for your sacrifice to our Country and God Bless your fellow Soldiers who are with you in Heaven and those still fighting today! Watch over us all Joe until we meet again.
Love ya Joey!!!
Kenna Larra
January 4, 2010
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to the hero’s Mother, Father and/or spouse. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,850 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
This is a gift! We have some wonderful sponsors who help with the costs, and only want you know that we care.
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Peggy Childers
September 10, 2009
To the family of Staff Sgt. Joseph E. Robsky:
Joseph gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Anthony Beekman
July 25, 2009
To my close friend and fishing buddy, you are missed. You spent a christmas with my family and I , my kids were young but still remember . my deepest sympothy to your family and friends. Your gone to soon. Beek. 2-5 cav S-3
In Memory of Joesph ~ (Debra Estep)
September 10, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Joseph, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
R Collis
July 19, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Staff Sgt Robsky. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Staff Sgt Robsky knew that there are people in America who respect his great courage in serving as a member of the US military. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been a very special person to be willing to do something that most Americans will never have to experience, and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you Staff Sgt Robsky!
SGT Robsky working in the TOC in Bosnia in 2-5 Cav!
donald buswell
February 10, 2008
I have searched my old photos looking for one of SSG Robsky, which I found one I took of him in Bosnia 1999. I grew to know and respect him over there, and upon our return to Ft Hood where I processed his Top Secret clearance request - getting to know him better as I myself used to be EOD, thus we grew closer. When I went to Iraq in early 2004 I ran into our old XO who told me that SSG Robsky was KIA just a few months earlier; I was shocked and saddened. Later, in the same tour, my wife's ex-husband was killed in Iraq after he and I grew close and developed a solid friendship. After Darren Cunningham was killed, I adopted his daughter (which he told me to do if he was killed), and shortly after returning The Faces of The Fallen was on tour which we received an invitation to attend. I looked for and found SSG Robsky and SSG Cunningham's photo interpretations. Miss you SSG Robsky, your humor and integrity are missed. You were a good person, good soldier and an inspiration to us all who knew you!
Tom Gugliuzza
January 1, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy to the Robsky family in the loss of Joseph. I did not know Joseph, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Joseph it has been over 4 years since you were taken. Please know that you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
"To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
November 19, 2007
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Robsky!
Cathleen Kunkle
September 25, 2007
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Robsky:
My husband an EOD technician himself was serving in Baghdad during the same time when your son was lost tragically. His sacrifice and your enormous loss was felt then as it is now and I wanted to again express my deepest condolences to you both and your entire family.
I pray that your pain has been eased somewhat with the passage of time and that your memories of your dear son Joseph fill your heart with pride and joy. Joseph, and I dare say you and your family, have given more than anyone should have to, you have my deepest admiration.
With kindest regards,
Mrs. Cathleen Kunkle
Tim Everhard
September 11, 2007
Mr. and Mrs Robsky,
There are very few days that go by that I don't think of Joey at some time or another, in some form or fashion. He was a great American and a great soldier. You must be very proud of him - always. Yesterday was a hard day, I don't know why, but his death seemed harder this year than others before.
I hope that God has allowed you to continue your lives in a way that gives respect to Joey and that He watches out for all of us.
Respectfully,
Tim
Chris Broome
September 1, 2007
THE WREATH is symbolic of the achievements and laurels gained by minimizing accident potentials, through the ingenuity and devotion to duty of its members. It is in memory of the EOD personnel who have given their lives while performing EOD duties.
THE BOMB was copied from the design of the World War II Bomb Disposal Badge; the bomb represents the historic and major objective of the EOD attack, the unexploded bomb. The three fins represent the major areas of nuclear, conventional, and chemical/biological warfare.
THE LIGHTNING BOLTS symbolize the potential destructive power of the bomb and the courage and professionalism of EOD personnel in their endeavors to reduce hazards as well as to render explosive ordnance harmless.
THE SHIELD represents the EOD mission which is to protect personnel and property in the immediate area from an inadvertent detonation of hazardous ordnance.
Rest in Peace Joe.
Bliven Family
August 17, 2007
Dear Robsky Family,
I realize there is NOTHING that could be said to you that could ever ease the loss that your family has endured... I wouldn't even begin to try.
I simply felt the need to convey my deepest, heart felt condolences, to those that lived nearest me...
I SIMPLY HAD TO reach out to those that lived closest to me and let their families know that the sacrifice that their SONS & DAUGHTERS have made ARE NOT, and WILL NOT be forgotten, and were not made in vain!
We gladly add your beloved son to our prayers, along with ALL of our other fallen Sons & Daughters!
God Bless YOU and YOUR FAMILY, and "MAY THE PEACE OF THE LORD BE WITH YOU!"
PROUD UNCLE OF THREE (3) "CURRENTLY SERVING" U.S. SOLDIERS
James A. (U.S. Army)
Justin B. (U.S. Army)
Charles C. (U.S. Air Force)
.
August 6, 2007
I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON (KIA on 07/06/07) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 6, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Robsky and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless you all!!
SSG Damon Baker
June 6, 2007
I served with Joe at Ft. Hood and in Bosnia. I remember when he left the unit to train for EOD. He was a good man and a good friend.
Past Senior Vice Commander, Jeffrey Delaney
November 14, 2006
May this Incredibly Brave young man be at rest in the loving hands of god...
We are deeply grateful for his sacrifice and his famillys.
On behalf of V.F.W. Post# 3220 Stottville, N.Y.
Garnet Jenkins
September 10, 2006
Paying tribute to this Fine Young Hero, Staff Sgt. Joseph E. Robsky, with a Great Amount of Thanks for his Courage,
Dedication and his Many Years of service to our Country and for Freedom.
May Joseph rest, in the Mighty Hands of God and know that he Truly is an American Hero.
May God's Loving Grace and Comfort continue to be with the
Robsky family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13
Philip Albornoz
May 29, 2005
Thank you Joseph, you will never be forgotten.
Rep. John Sweeney
May 27, 2005
The nation lost Staff Sergeant Joseph E. Robsky, an incredibly brave young man on September 10, 2003. Our nation is deeply grateful for his sacrifice in the name of freedom and democracy. The loss of Joseph Robsky brings the war, and the importance of our mission right home to our community.
We need to remember Joseph, the son, the friend, and the soldier. Elizaville, New York State, and America thank you Joseph for your dedication and your sacrifice.
Daniel Dreier
March 20, 2005
I served with SGT Robsky while deployed to bosnia and at home in Fort Hood TX. SGT Robsky was true to his country and his fellow soldiers, never missing a chance to make someone laugh. On behalf of the soldiers of 2-5 Cav Fort Hood Texas, we miss you very much "Robo".
BONNIE ROBSKY
March 13, 2005
I want to thank who ever is doing this. I miss my son very much. But the lord shows me how Joe will not be forgoten.
Thank You
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