Phillip-Robinson-Obituary

Phillip Bernard Robinson

Ventnor City, New Jersey

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Robinson, PHILLIP (PHIL) BERNARD, - I am so far from being a pessimist...on the contrary, in spite of my scars, I am tickled to death at life. - Eugene O'Neill Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself. - George Bernard Shaw. Our dad died. He was such a force of nature...

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Dear Family and Friends, Another fall and another election: For me that conjures everlasting memories of Ventnor's wonderful Mayor Phil Robinson. Phil was a man and a politician one could really never forget and wish he could live forever. May all of your own sweet memories make you smile for the good man he was. RIP, Mayor Phil. Sincerely ~ Claudette

Dear Family and friends... my deepest sympathy to all of you. Many years ago, when I arrived at Ventnor City as a young bride and new homeowner, Phil Robinson was serving his first term as the City's finest mayor, and I had not yet voted. While following local news accounts, I soon learned that Mayor Robinson was meeting much resistance while opposing a proposed Ocean Outfall System. As I read on, I questioned how anyone would want such a sewerage system. I also quickly recognized how...

Dear Family and friends,
My deepest sympathy to all of you.

Many years ago, when I arrived at Ventnor City as a young bride and new homeowner, Phil Robinson was serving his first term as the City's finest mayor, and I had not yet voted.

While following local news accounts, I soon learned that Mayor Robinson was meeting much resistance while opposing a proposed Ocean Outfall System. As I read on, I questioned how anyone would want such a sewerage system. I also quickly...

Dearest Uncle Philly- How wonderful and touching to read all of these things about you. I am sure my mama told me many of these throughout the years. She was a big fan of yours. And I am forever in your debt for giving my mom her final resting place near her family. You outlived everyone....and now your soul shines even brighter. Forever in my heart. Also lots of love to my cousins.

So sorry for your loss,a old friend,the former Mayor of Brigantine

I am sorry for the loss of your dad. I lost my dad recently and some of the words you used to describe your dad resonated with me, “ Sharp, proud, and self-reliant until the end, he resisted anyone doing for him or treating him as less than fully capable. It was a shock to us that he was not immortal” My father was also a cigar smoker...but lit his. My father knew roads across the country like your dad - he could tell you a highway name, cross street and the best restaurant in the town at the...

I would love to have known your dad. He sounds like a wonderful man. Great tribute to him with the obituary!

I would love to have known your dad. He sounds like a wonderful man. Great tribute to him with the obituary!

I read the obit about Phil this morning. I did not know him, but clearly he was an amazing man. You are so lucky to have had him in your lives and hearts. Thank you for sharing his life story.