Rev. Hugh W. Robbins

Rev. Hugh W. Robbins, C.S.V. Rev. Hugh W. Robbins, C.S.V. passed away Monday, May 23, 2011, at St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago, with residence at Little Sisters of the Poor St. Mary's Home in Chicago. Fr. Robbins was born in Chicago, on Aug. 30, 1926, the son of Wilfred and Sarah (nee Woods) Robbins. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Thomas; and his sisters, Idamae (Robbins) Grady, Jule and Sarah. He is survived by his brother, Wilfred "Bill;" his sister, Marilyn (Robbins) Lawless; and several nieces and nephews. Fr. Robbins pronounced his first vows on Aug. 16, 1945, and his final vows on Aug. 15, 1948. He was ordained to the priesthood on May 18, 1952. A graduate of Quigley Prep Seminary in Chicago in 1944, Fr. Robbins then attended and graduated from St. Ambrose College, Davenport, Iowa, where he received a B.A. in art. He later attended and graduated from Catholic University of America in Washington D.C., where he earned an M.A. in drama. Fr. Robbins taught at Cathedral Boys High School, Springfield, Ill. (1952-1957), Bishop Gorman High School, Las Vegas, Nev. (1957-1958), St. Philip High School, Chicago (1958-1960), Alleman High School, Rock Island, Ill. (1960-1967), Griffin High School, Springfield, Ill. (1968-1969), Ursuline Academy, Springfield, Ill. (1969-1974), John F. Kennedy High School, Seattle, Wash. (1974-1976) (1982-1989) and Bishop McNamara High School, Kankakee, Ill. (1977-1980). He was the administrator of parishes in the Alaskan Missions (1980-1982) and pastor at Sacred Heart Church, Oconee, Ill. and St. Joseph Church, Ramsey, Ill. (1990-1993). Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 25, from 9:30 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at the Viatorian Province Center Chapel, 1212 E. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. Interment will be in the Viatorian Section at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, Ill. For information, Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home, Arlington Heights, 847-253-5423 or www.lauterburgoehler.com.