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Herman Robins Obituary


Herman Robins VIRGINIA BEACH - Herman "Robbie" Robins, 94, died Dec. 10, 2008, after a sudden illness. Robbie was born and raised in New York City, but resided in Norfolk and Virginia Beach for the past 64 years. He was a former New York City policeman, and after moving to Norfolk, he owned and operated Robins Confectionery for 35 years with his beloved wife, Connie. He was predeceased by Connie, his wife of 66 years. A lifelong member of Beth El Temple in Norfolk, Robbie was also an avid golfer who played regularly with his wonderful golf buddies right until his death. He is survived by two daughters, Harriet Goodove and her husband Edward and Mickey Held and her husband Stuart; four grandchildren, Michael Goodove and his wife Michelle, Scott Goodove and his wife Amy, Allison Held and her husband Chris and Kevin Held and his wife Amber. Robbie was predeceased by his grandson, Jeffrey Goodove. He also reveled in the joy of playing with his eight great-grandchildren. The funeral will be today at 11 a.m. in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, on Colonial Ave. Rabbi Arthur Ruberg and Cantor Gordon Piltch will be officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Robbie will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His kindness, giving heart and sense of humor will forever be an inspiration. Memorial contributions can be made to Beth El Temple, the Jeffrey Goodove Fund at Ohef Sholom Temple or the charity of your choice.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Dec. 12, 2008.

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Scott Goodove

December 12, 2008

Thank you for all of your love and support. You will be missed.

Lynette (Ellis) Metz

December 12, 2008

On behalf of the Ellis family, I would like to offer our condolences to the Robins' family. It was such a joy to go to your drug store.
On Sunday mornings, our dad would give us money for church and Sunday school at Zion Methodist but being the youngest, I would put my hands out and say, "A nickel for Sunday school and a nickel for Robins'." The family still laughs! Many happy memories in old Lamberts Point.

With love and respect,
The children of the late Raymond & Mary Ellis
(Mary Elizabeth, Phyllis, the late Carolyn, Christine, Buddy, and Lynette)

Krystle Whiteside

December 12, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Paula Block

December 12, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

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