Robert J. "Robby" Whitney

Robert J. (Robby) Whitney, 33, of Key West, formerly of Charlton, passed away October 29th, 2008 in Fort Pierce, FL. Robby leaves his mother, Sandra Klein of Port Saint Lucie, FL; a sister, Lori Whitney, wife of Ian Kondratowicz, and nephews Julian and Jameson, all of Danielson, CT; his grandmother Jane Whitney of Grafton; uncles Stanley Klein of Omaha, NE; Donald Whitney and wife Linda of Jefferson, MA; David Whitney and wife Cindy of Merritt Island, FL; Francis Whitney of Webster, MA; his aunt Mary wife of Robert Ricker of Jefferson, MA; and many cousins. He also leaves close friends Melissa Caissie of Thompson, CT and Joanne Scott of Florida. He was predeceased by his grandmother Blanche (Davis) Klein Barca, grandfathers Arnold Klein, Peter Barca and Francis Whitney, and his father, Robert J. Whitney.

Robby attended Bay Path HS in Charlton, MA. After high school, he was part of an effort to build a pediatric wing onto an existing hospital in Haiti, where he traveled with his church at the age of 18. After moving to Florida, he studied massage therapy until becoming ill. He enjoyed cooking, singing and dancing. Robby will be forever remembered for his quick wit, fierce loyalty, and the mischievous sparkle in his eye. He lived life to the fullest, enjoying each day as if it were his last. He will be sadly missed by his friends and family.

"Be at peace young man, for life is short, and you have brightened ours."

Burial will be at a later date. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 5th, at 2:00 PM, Thompson Congregational Church, 347 Thompson Rd., Thompson, CT. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Treasure Coast Hospice, 5090 Dunn Rd., Fort Pierce, FL 34981, or to a charity of one's choice.