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Lorenzo Robinson Obituary
Reverend Dr. Lorenzo M. Robinson, age 71 transitioned to heaven on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at Stamford Hospital. Dr. Robinson was a well known and loved resident of Stamford, CT for the past 42 years. He pastored four churches and was the Former Chairman of the Stamford Fair Rent Commission, Former Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Chester A. Addision Community Center and Past President of the Stamford Branch of the NAACP. Dr. Robinson led a life driven by community service, mentorship, scholarship and uplift. For over a decade he sponsored annual bus trips to Shaw University in Raleigh, NC to provide high school students with an opportunity to experience a glimpse of college life. Because of his dedication to higher education, the Lorenzo Marshall Robinson High School Day at Shaw University was implemented. He is survived by his dutiful wife of 44 years, Jerelene Robinson., Stamford CT, one daughter Lorenda M. Robinson., Riverdale NY, a sister Mrs. Sallie Johnson (Andrew)., Chipley FL, sister-in-law Mrs. Pearlie Robinson., Marianna FL, sister-in-law Mrs. Dorthula McQueen (Milton)., Palm Coast FL and a plethora of adoring nieces, nephews, god children, colleagues, former classmates, co-workers and friends. Dr. Robinson was predeceased by his parents Rev. Roosevelt Robinson Sr. and Della Waddell Robinson; siblings Rev. Roosevelt Robinson Jr.; Mrs.Willie M. Thompson and Louis Robinson. His home going services will be held at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 23 Slater Street Port Chester, NY10573 on Saturday November 2, 2013. The wake and viewing will be from 9:30am - 10:30am and the funeral will immediately follow.
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for Lorenzo Robinson
Rev Protodeacon George Haloulakos
October 27, 2021
You lived an inspired life with integrity in God's love.
In prayerful remembrance,
Rev Protodeacon George Haloulakos
Ida Silver Wiggins
October 23, 2020
Rev. Robinson,
Oh, I continue to miss your words of wisdom, conversation, friendship and kindness ! Rest in Peace !
Shaw University is celebrating 155 Years ! May God bless you Mrs. Robinson and Family.
Blessings,
Ida S. Wiggins
Rev Protodeacon George Haloulakos
October 23, 2020
In reflecting upon Rev Lorenzo's wonderful life, we are comforted that God has placed eternity in our hearts and souls while making everything beautiful in its time. (Ecclesiastes 3:9-11) Rev Lorenzo was truly a Point of Light inspiring one and all. May his memory be eternal!
Rev Protodeacon George Haloulakos
Rev Protodeacon George Haloulakos
October 23, 2019
Rev Lorenzo truly lived a Christ-centered life as he touched the lives of so many people with kindness and goodness. His prayerful visage offered encouragement and spiritual refreshment to one and all. Fair winds and following seas, Rev Lorenzo. May Light Eternal shine upon you now and forevermore.
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Roxanne Williams Jones
November 17, 2013
Mrs. Robinson,
It was wonderful to see you at Faith today. I am sad about Rev. passing, but I kNOW where he is! I will never forget my very 1st Pastor, especially how he came to the rescue of a scared college kid in need of money for books! His kindness and spiritual leadership will never be forgotten. God strengthen you during this difficult time. Much love...
Roxanne Williams Jones
November 12, 2013
May God be with you in your hour of sadness. Lorenzo was a classmate during his college days in Florida. He was an around well-admired person. His purpose in life was to do good and love the Lord.
Ronald Grigsby
November 9, 2013
Mr. Robinson was a giant among men. He left a forever impression on this old country boy. I am filled with hope for our nation after our brief encounter. Run ahead "Rev", we will see you after while. God's comfort in Jesus to his family. rpg
Coby Stilp
November 9, 2013
I met Mr Robinson in the bathroom of the 21 Club. He is one of those memorable people you never forget. How many people that you meet for five minutes can you sat that about? I remember being on the street leaving the restaurant and somehow feeling the deep need to go back and say goodbye, which I did. He is the person all of us try to be. RIP Rev. We will miss you.
Rodolfo Diaz
November 8, 2013
R.I.P and God bless Him
Juanita Terry-Thompson
November 7, 2013
Rev u calledto remind me to come to church that 3rd sunday and I told u that I would be there. I thank you then and now for u and your family. You will never be forgotten. I am only a phone call away. God Bless
Michael Liebeskind
November 6, 2013
I will miss The Rev, but will carry his message of love and friendship in my heart forever. His memory will always bring a smile.
Rev. Thomas R. Caradine, Jr.
November 5, 2013
I will miss you my brother in our Lord. God bless your family.
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Rev. Protodeacon George Haloulakos
November 4, 2013
“O Christ, give rest to the souls of Thy servants with the saints, where there is no sickness, sorrow or sighing, but everlasting life.”
Prayer for the Departed – Eastern Orthodox Church
I met Rev. Lorenzo at the 21 Club on more than several occasions in the early 1990s while chairing business luncheons when working in the investment banking & securities research business. I would fly into NYC on long cross country flights, and seeing him was so uplifting and inspirational because he always reflected the face of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in his words and deeds. We shared prayerful devotions which always provided spiritual refreshment, and I recall his knowledge of Patristic Greek. Rev. Lorenzo was a discerning man as he noted that I was soon to follow a different path in response to a calling to serve God in an entirely different venue. How right he was! God bless you Rev. Lorenzo! May your memory be eternal.
Respectfully yours in Christ,
Rev. Protodeacon George Haloulakos
November 4, 2013
"Well Done Thy Good and Faithful Servant"
My prayers to the family.
Coach Bryant
St.Paul High School
Robert Armao
November 3, 2013
Deepest sympathy to Mrs. Robinson, Lorenda and the family. A true Christian gentleman and 21 Club friend for many many years.
J V Wasserman-Francis
November 2, 2013
Dear Robinson Family,
Few people made me smile more quickly or boost my self-esteem with so few words than did your Rev. I can only imagine how he sustained and enriched you and you, him. Take heed and take care. "I am not going to die, I'm going home like a shooting star."
Sojourner Truth
November 2, 2013
To the Robinson Family: May God continue to bless you in this time of sorrow, may His peace be with you.
Stella Goldston, Shaw University Divinity School
Phyllis Davis-Alexander
November 2, 2013
Mrs. Robinson, you have my deepest Sympathy. R.I.P Rev.....Grace Nesbitt's cousin.
November 2, 2013
May the power of our Lord and savior continue to hold and keep each of you in your time of grief, he will never leave you.
Jaffice & Danice Donaldson and Family
Dorothy Crump
November 1, 2013
To the Robinson family may God bless you in your time of sorrow you have lost a wonderful, Godly man. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal
Viola Johnson Pittman
November 1, 2013
My prayers and thoughts are with the family. May God continue to keep you in your time of need. God only knows and he makes no mistakes! God Bless! Your classmate.
Lizzie Pannell
November 1, 2013
Dr. Robinson will truly be missed he was of a great inspiritation to me. My sympathy and prayers are extended to the family in this time of sorrow.
God is able to keep you!
November 1, 2013
So sorry to hear of the death of the Rev. You and your family will be in our prayers. Roseann & Joe Huschle 21 Club
Bobbie White-Bagley
November 1, 2013
May God bless each of you in your time of grief. Rev. Robinson will be sadly missed by all of us that knew him. (school mate/class of 59)
November 1, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rev. Orenza Sr. & Mary Waddell
November 1, 2013
"While we are mourning the loss of our family member and friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil."
God will keep you during your time of mourning.
Louise Pickett
November 1, 2013
The Robinson's Family:
It was a blessing to know Lorenzo, someone I have known all of my life. Growing up in the same community eating at same table, I know that The Lord has truly blessed him. He never forgotten for one moment that God was in control, he loved his family, he will be missed. Absent from the body means present with The Lord. Aunt Leila children Ida Mae, Minnie, Emma, Louvina, Claddie and Louise
Melvina Grant- Peters
October 31, 2013
Dear Robinson Family:
May God bless and keep you in perfect peace at this time.
Our Al'ma Ma'ter
Sarah Cooper
October 31, 2013
To the Family and Friends of Dr.Lorenzo Robinson. We the Saint Paul High Alumni are sad that one of our very own has transitioned to a better place called Heaven. Our precious memories will forever linger as we reflect on our 2011 school reunion, where he was our Keynote speaker. He was in 'AWE' just to be together after more than 50 years at St Paul High School, where we walked, and talked together each day.
Until we all meet again, it is our prayer that you will be strengthened by the 'Touch' that only our HEAVENLY FATHER is able to give...With LOVE and SADNESS we say FAREWELL until we meet again.
Submitted by Sarah A. Cooper
Saint Paul High Committee Correspondent
TGBTG
Vanessa Davis
October 31, 2013
To Mrs. Robinson, Michelle, and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during your time of sorrow.
God Bless from Howard Rucker and family
The Gainer Family
October 31, 2013
Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you. He will truly be missed.
Ida Wiggins
October 31, 2013
To Jerelene and Lorenda, May God give you comfort and strength during this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Dr. Robinson was a true friend. His calls and prayers will be sorely be missed.God bless you and give you peace.. Dr.Robinson
was a true friend to us when my husband Dr. Wiggins passed and has continued. May God's love and peace be with you,until we meet our loved one again. Blessings to you always!!
Ida Wiggins & Family
October 31, 2013
Hi Mrs. Robinson and Michelle,
just wanted to make a correction on our note from 10/29/2013 we meant to say if you need anything do not hesitate to call us and we left out the word hesitate. We love you and may God bless and keep you always in his care.
Warm Regards
Matthew and Sherrie Mack
Marjorie & Allan S. Bennett
October 31, 2013
Keeping the family in prayer during your time of sorrow....
Joann Woods
October 31, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jim Weber
October 31, 2013
One of the nicest people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. He was an extraordinary man who lived an extraordinary life and I'm honored to have crossed paths with him during my life. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Carolyn
October 30, 2013
Mrs. Jerelenee Robinson, Miss Lorenda M. Robinson and Family our love and prayers are with you and we know that you are trusting God. We thank God for the years that youI and Dr. Robinson shared in ministry together. Carolyn
October 30, 2013
With Deep sympathy.
May your memories give you strength and see you through this sad time.
Althea L. Higdon
Bethany Baptist Church
Jamaica, NY
October 30, 2013
To Mrs. Robinson and Lorenda,
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Tony and the Sorrento Pizza Family
Laura & David Thayer
October 30, 2013
To the Robinson Family,
We got to know Lorenzo during a brief, shining moment as his star shot through our sky. He won't ever be forgotten by our family and by those who knew him. His infectious warmth and generosity of spirit will be his legacy to us until we can enjoy his companionship once more and forever.
Wishing you solace in your grief,
Bonnie Kim Campbell
October 30, 2013
Dear Jerri and Michelle,
I cannot begin to articulate the love and regard I feel for you both at this time. He shall absolutely comfort you both! God bless you tenderly. Lorenzo was a great man and had a love for life, family and God.
Pat Garvin
October 30, 2013
I met Reverend Robinson at 21 and over the years my family went there just to see him. I had the pleasure of hearing him preach at Mount Olivet. I loved him and he was an inspiration to me. My prayers are with his family.
Minnie Holloman
October 30, 2013
To my cousin, I will never forget the wonderful time me & my daughter Marki spent with you in New York. We will Miss you, Love ya
Your cousins Minnie, Marquisia, & Theodore from Tampa, Fl
Our condelences to cousin Jerri and Lorenda, may God comfort you and give you the strength to endure your loss. Love always
October 30, 2013
To Mrs Robinson & Lorenda...
May God comfort you at this time of sorrow.
There are so many great memories I can share one of them is when I was a little girl you and Rev. Robinson came over to my parents house one Sunday after church and have dinner with us the late David & Mattie Williams I never forgot those time we share as a family. You have my deepest sympathy as well as my thoughts and prayers.
Deloris & KiKi
October 30, 2013
To The Robinson Family! I am praying for u. May these words comfort u "For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him." 1Thes. 4:14, Your husband was a good friend to my husband Alfred but I know this is the will of God for both of them. Be strong and know that Jesus is with u. Pastor Jean Smith
Katie J. Fields
October 30, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ronnie & Brenda Fields
October 30, 2013
To The Robinson Family,
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Steve Kalafer
October 30, 2013
Our family will miss this dear friend to all. His kindness and good will remain with us. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family
Fisher & Henry Family
October 29, 2013
Our condolence
Maggie Jones and Family
October 29, 2013
May you find peace and comfort in God's love. Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Rev. Robinson will be sadly missed.
Willie & Amelia Guilford
October 29, 2013
Robinson Family,
Trusting in God's promise of everlasting life. Praying that He will bring peace to your heart, and asking Him watch over your love one always with His tenderness and love.
Katie Jones and Family
October 29, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Rev. Robinson will be dearly missed and forever loved.
October 29, 2013
Absents from the body means present with the Lord... from your former High
school class mate and friend.. James Barkley and Margaret Gainer L. Barkley... May God continue to bless your family... God has work for you to do in his house.. we look forward to seeing you in that Great Getting Up Morning .
William & Elaine DuPree
October 29, 2013
To the Family may God comfort you at this time of sorrow,may God blessing fill you with joy and happiness of the good time and the man you shared with so many others. He will be miss.
Wanda Johnson
October 29, 2013
hello michelle Jerri im sorry i forgot your first name so i was trying to go back and change your name in my first message but anyway i will write this for my mom she is praying for your guys as well she is hurting too!! peace and blessings to you guys and we love you so until we meet again!! this is from ann rone and wanda along with the first message!! i hope jerri forgives me for putting the wrong name!! i must have been thinking about kaye first name!!
Wanda Johnson
October 29, 2013
michelle and glenda words can not express how we feel in the loss of a great person who was like a father to me spiritually and on a personal level our hearts are with you guys we are hurting just like you. you are our second family and we miss you guys so much!! we know that to be absent from the body is to be present with the LORD!! he lived a great legacy for all of us!! so to leave you guys until i meet you again may GOD comfort you and the family!! peace and blessings!1 we love you!! wanda johnson and children and ann rone!! she wanted to make sure i included her in my message as well!! and the rest of the family!!
Lysa Cannon
October 29, 2013
Our Condolences
Cannon Family
October 29, 2013
My prayers and thoughts are with Rev Robinson family and all who mourn this loss.I know he will be missed by all.
May God continue to bless you.
Kathleen Pittman- Friend and classmate.
ROBERT&NETTIE WILLIAMSON
October 29, 2013
TO THE ROBINSON FAMILY MAY GOD bless you in this time of sorrow our prayer's are with you. MAY he rest in peace.
Laverne Evans-Blyden
October 29, 2013
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
October 29, 2013
Lorenda Robinson I love you
, God bless you. Sharon Brown
Norman Peters Sr.
October 29, 2013
Heartfelt sympathy to the Robinson Family. A very humble and down to earth messenger. May you all find comfort in his life and his legacy.
October 29, 2013
Hello Mrs. Robinson and Michelle,
May God bless and keep you always in his care. Our Hearts are broken, and we love you so much, we know that he is in a better place, and he will be truly missed. If we can do anything for you, please don't let us know.
Warm Regards,
Matthew and Sherrie Mack.
Dorothy Wills
October 29, 2013
Praying that you all receive blessing during your time of sorrow.
God bless,
Linda Wills
October 29, 2013
May God bless you all during your time of sorrow.
Grace, Mercy and Peace.
John Davis
October 29, 2013
To Mrs. Robinson and family our prayers are with you.
John and Helen Davis
Joyce & Curtis Grasty
October 29, 2013
To Jerri, Lorenda & Family -
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time. Your family and ours had a very special bond; you were often present at our family functions. Over the years, we shared many laughs and yes, sometimes tears. Rev. Robinson will be fondly remembered and truly missed. Rest assured he loved you so much. He always had a story to tell about his wife and his precious Lorenda, you made him so proud. There are so many great memories for you to share." Rev. Dr. Lorenzo M. Robinson RIP, you have left quite a legacy ".
Gilbert & Yvette Ginyard, Sr., CornerStone Church of God in Christ
October 29, 2013
To The Robinson Family -
We extend our heartfelt condolences to you at this difficult time.
Please know that we are sending up prayers for you, and you are in our thoughts.
May God keep you in his tender loving care.
October 29, 2013
To Sis. Jerri & Lorenda Robinson, My Myre joins me in extending extending condolence to the two of you for your great loss. How ever I know the two of you will continue to be bless through the memories and great love that this great man left with you.
Dea. Jimmie Sidberry, Warrenton, North Carolina
October 29, 2013
Will be sadly missed by so many he touched in his own unique way. Thoughts and prayers go out to all who mourn his passing.
Addie Moody
October 29, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bobby Moore
October 29, 2013
To the family of Rev. Dr. Lorenzo Robinson, I will never forget his many humanitarian endeavors and achievements.
Kenneth & Mary Brown
October 29, 2013
Sis. Jerri and family...So sorry to hear of Dr. Robinson's home going. We were blessed years ago with one of his many acts of support and gracious good will. Our continuous prayers are extended to you and your family.
Laura Police
October 29, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Juanita Jefferson Cook
October 29, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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