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Peter Robbins Obituary
Passed away suddenly on March 5, 2012. Son of the late Chief of Police David W. Robbins, he was born in Greenwich, CT on September 11, 1945.
He was a graduate of St. Mary's High School, attended Sacred Heart University, Norwalk Community College and was a graduate of Iona College in 1978 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Criminal Justice.
He served proudly in the U.S. Army, 272nd Military Police Company, 1st Field Force, Vietnam. Upon his return to Greenwich worked he briefly for Olin Chemical until deciding to follow in his father's footsteps.
He joined the Greenwich Police Dept in 1970 as a patrolman. In 1976 he was assigned to the Detective Bureau, and was promoted to Sergeant in 1977. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1980. In 1981, he headed the crime prevention and training division. Elevated to Captain in 1984, he headed the criminal investigation division. He was appointed Deputy Chief in 1990 and in 1997 became Chief of Police, wearing the shield of his father who retired in 1963.
The recipient of many awards, he was awarded the Government Official of the Year Award in 1999, Policeman of the Year Award in 1990 and the 1995 Bell Award from the Greenwich Bar Association. He was a graduate of the FBI National Academy in 1980 and was a member of the National Academy Associates, International Association of Chiefs of Police, Connecticut Police Chiefs Association, and the New England Association of Chiefs of Police. Proud of his Irish heritage, he was a founding member of the Greenwich Police Emerald Society. He and his brother Dave played in the Emerald Society Pipe Band which played at his graduation from the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA. The Chief retired from the Greenwich Police Dept in 2002 and took a position as Chief of Security at Greenwich Hospital. In 2007 he moved to Lewes, DE, where he served as Chief of Uniformed Services for the DE Court System.
Predeceased by his parents and brother, William, he is survived by his loving wife, Eileen; daughter, Colleen Glackin (Jeff), and son, Timothy (Lauren) and grandchildren, Riley, Grace, Kendall, Keegan, and Connor Glackin, and Colin Robbins. He is also survived by his brother, Dave (Carole), a former District Chief of the Greenwich Fire Dept, and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Sat. March 10, at 11:30 am in St. Mary's Church, 178 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Friends may call at the Fred D. Knapp & Son Funeral Home, 267 Greenwich Ave. Greenwich from 4 to 8 pm on Friday.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Greenwich Police Scholarship Fund, c/o Chief James Heavey, 11 Bruce Place, Greenwich, CT 06830.
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Memories and Condolences
for Peter Robbins
Charles Teichert Jr,
March 3, 2019
the Chief reminded all in the Greenwich area of the public service provided by the entire fanily! His drill squad was the best around!
Fred Lambert
March 14, 2012
Dear Eileen and family, very sad to hear of Peters passing,my thoughts and prayers are with you all may God Bless and give you comfort at this difficult time.
Peggie Watson
March 11, 2012
Eileen and Dave ~
My deepest sympathy for your loss of Peter. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
March 11, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Robbins family. Peter was a wonderful man and will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Apples and mike harris
Tara
March 10, 2012
I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My condolences to all of you. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Ginny Corvino
March 10, 2012
Eileen & Family: I am so sorry to hear of Peter's passing. Peter will be missed and remembered by all. My deepest condolences to you and your family at this very difficult time. God Bless!
John and Jeanetta Zehalka
March 10, 2012
To the Robbins Family,
All our sympathy to all of you. Peter was a wonderful man and Police Chief for the Town of Greenwich. Being in banking with Dave, Peter was always so helpful in assisting with those banking crooks. May he rest in peace.
Karen Genovese
March 10, 2012
To the Robbins Family, Iam sorry for lost. My husband Jim Genovese was a police officer. Who was proud to worked under Chief Robbins. Jim was sad to see Peter leave the dept..Jim would talk about Peter with great respect. I understand your lost...Jim passed away almost a year ago. He will be missed by all.
March 9, 2012
Eileen, Coleen, Timmy, and David.
It was indeed sad to learn of Peter's passing. He was a great fellow officer, neighboor and friend. Rest in Peace Peter.
Barbara & Ed Duff - Naples, FL.
Tom Burke
March 9, 2012
To the Robbins family,
As "cops kids" we were all very proud of the work our dads did and the sacrifices they made for our town. Peter conducted his work at the highest level. Be proud.
Elisa (Bartoli) Foley
March 9, 2012
As a teenager, Peter worked for my dad; his family and mine were great friends. I grew up hearing about all of the pranks my dad and he played on each other~I will always cherish those wonderful memories. My dad especially was always so very proud of all of Pete's accomplishments. I pray that they are having fun once again together in heaven. Peter was a great guy. My mom and I send our deepest condolences to the Robbins family.
Scott & Gina McConnell
March 9, 2012
The word "Chief" basically explains Peter Robbins: Authority, Leadership, Knowledge and Respect. Our condolences to the entire Robbins family. Rest in Peace my friend.
Steve DeVito
March 9, 2012
Eileen and family, Saddened to hear of Pete's passing. As a retiree from Stamford PD I have fond memories working, training and socializing with him. My prayers go out to him, and to you and your family as you mourn your loss.
March 9, 2012
PETER YOU WILL BE MISSED. MY LOVE TO YOUR MOM AND DAD AND MY FRIEND BILL. GOD BLESS THE ROBBINS FAMILY.
COUSIN FRANK CLARK. SARASOTA FL.
Robert Merritt
March 9, 2012
We were shocked and saddened to hear of
Peter's passing. Our thoughts and prayers
are with you all.
Bob & Pam Merritt
Bradenton, Fl.
March 9, 2012
Eileen - So sorry for your loss - too young. God Bless. Eileen Rourke
Jim Thompson
March 9, 2012
Dima and I always enjoyed our working relationship with Peter even when the subjects were not always easy to deal with. He and I had a closer relationship due to that shaky group known as the Harpoon Club. Peter was and will remain a class act. Our deep sympathy to Eileen and the entire Robbins Family.
Kathleen Saba McGouldrick
March 9, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Terry Saunders
March 8, 2012
Chief Robbins - 'One Of The Good Guys' - says it all!! Very Sad Time For Our Great Town Of Greenwich, Ct. May 'God' Bless All Those Who Have Served Our Town - Past - Present - And Future! 'Promote' From-with-in - now and always - 'Leaders' are with-in all departments of our Great Town Of Greenwich, Ct.
D. Morgan and Terry Saunders - Old Greenwich, Ct.
Liz McDermott
March 8, 2012
I am saddened to hear of your loss, Peter was my training officer at GPD when I joined the force as a dispatcher. His family is in my prayers.
March 8, 2012
To The Robbins Family-
I had known Peter back in our youth. Several times I would play stick ball with Bob Straetz and George Ogle in our school days on Valleywood Road. Every once in a while Pete would join us. Even back in the younger years Peter was a leader. He shall be sorely missed by all of us.
Geoff & Margaret Tatton
Gordon Darrow
March 8, 2012
I am saddened to learn of the loss of a good friend and fellow policeman. My
prayers and condolences go out to his
family at this time.
William Kristoph
March 8, 2012
It was truly a sad day when I heard of Chief Peter Robbins passing. He was a great police officer. Peter also had a bit of prankster in him. I fondly remember the snowball incident when he was Captain of Detectives. I was fortunate to get the best of him on that occasion. I'm sure that if I make it to the "pearly gates", he'll be waiting for me snowball in hand. My condolences to his family. Rest in Peace Pete. You truly were a cop's cop.
Kevin Perna
March 8, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Charles and Sandra Teichert
March 8, 2012
To the Robbins family; It was our pleasure to know both of the Robbins chiefs!! Once a Chief, always a Chief! Peter was always a great public servant both during and after his Police career. He was a great leader and inovator in all that he did. He will be sorely missed by all.
Janice Liptak
March 8, 2012
Dear Robbins Family,-Pete was The BEST!On The Ball guy!-Was "HONORED" to be @ his swearing in cermony.-Yrs later, Peter, & Eillen sat @ our table @ Luca's re: Cos Cob Fire Dept. Anniversary party.--Very Personable, -It was a "MEMORABLE Event".--Sorry his VERY PRODUCTIVE Life was shortended !-My Sincere condolances to all.
Janice Liptak
March 8, 2012
Very surprised and saddened to hear of cousin Peter's passing bringing back many happy memories of our early childhood. God Bless and comfort his family. Ginny Dunn Griffin (Stamford. CT)
Tom & Liz Sorensen
March 8, 2012
So sorry to hear of Peter's passing. Our thought's and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Luke & Ellie Isidro
March 8, 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Reverend Liz Wold
March 8, 2012
Thank you Chief Robbins for guiding and guarding us for so many years. Thank you for your service to this nation. May you continue to watch over your family as their Heavenly angel. And may God comfort those who grieve your passing with gentle and tender mercies. God bless.
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