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ROBERT ERVIN Obituary

ERVIN
ROBERT M.
Of Philadelphia, on May 21st, 2017, at the age of 53. Robert is survived by his loving siblings, Bill (Emmanuelle), Ann King (James), Joseph (Gillian), Mary Byrnes (Michael), and Barbara Ann Vallone (Thomas), as well as many caring nieces and nephews.
Robert will be remembered for his 15 years of service to the City of Philadelphia as a decorated Police Officer, as well as for his volunteer time with the Bensalem Rescue Squad and the Rhawnhurst-Bustleton Ambulance Company.
Relatives and friends are invited to Robert's Life Celebration Visitation on Friday, May 26th, at St. Christopher Church (13301 Proctor Rd, Phila. PA 19116) from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M., with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:30 A.M. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Robert's memory to FOP Lodge #5 Police Survivor's Fund would be greatly appreciated (fop5.org).
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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on May 25, 2017.

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ann king

May 22, 2021

As we remember Bob on the 4th anniversary it seems like yesterday he was enjoying a beer and good conversation with all his friends at the Squire! May he find peace as he walks his beat in heaven!
Miss you every day! Love Jim and Nancy and you nephews!

ann king

April 22, 2018

Thank you for all your kind words about our brother. We will miss him so much. He was always there for you no matter what it was. He is at peace now and walking his beat in heaven with his beloved parents Ann and Bill. As we come up on the first anniversary please keep him in your prayers. We will never forget him!
Nancy

Kevin Duggan

May 29, 2017

Sorry to hear of the passing off
As I knowt you Bob the cop
The fun was great back in the late 90s when we first met. Bob you where the Man. I speak for all the Irish Guys around at that time. Your loyalty and friendship to us guys at that vulnerable time in our lives can never be replaced.
God bless you I know you are in a better place and while you are in the palm of gods hands which I Know you are,
Put a good word in for the rest of us because we are gonna need it.
God Bless You Bob until we meet again

Barbara Ervin

May 26, 2017

Bobby- I only knew you as a small child. My family prayers are with you and our extended family.
Love your cousin Barbara and my family in Arizona

Larry and Teresa Keck

May 26, 2017

Rest in Peace Bobby! You will be missed by the Keck family. Thank you for being such a kind good friend to Larry. When I met you, you were everything Larry told me about you. A big brother to him, who was kind, had a big heart and would do anything to help him. I will cherish my memories of you, you made me feel so welcomed! Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ervin Family!

Harry Dorsey

May 25, 2017

Bobby Ervin was such a pleasure to work with in the 15th District. He totally enjoyed being a public servant and he did it with a smile. Rest In Peace my Comrade. You have earned your beat in Heaven.
My condolences to the Ervin Family.

Harry(Chip)Dorsey, Ret.PPD Sgt.

Julie Mockler

May 25, 2017

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields
and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Derek Goldstein

May 25, 2017

RIP my friend. We shared many laughs and war stories with smiles on our faces. I will miss you pal.

Rafael Guadalupe

May 25, 2017

Rip brother, my condolences to the family.

Maureen Brennan

May 25, 2017

Rest in peace Bobby. You were always so kind and protective of me for many years while I worked. You were such a good person. You will be missed by me and so many others. God speed. -- ^()^

Kathy Cunningham

May 24, 2017

This was a complete shock. I knew Bobby at Rhawnhurst Ambulance back in the early 80's. We started with the answering service, then first aid classes, then volunteering, then EMT classes, running cases with him, then being on the board and him being a friend to me and my family (especially my kids). I met his family inbetween all this. I haven't seen him in years but kept up with him through Larry Nodiff. He will be missed. Kathy Cunningham

Philip and Julie Mockler

May 24, 2017

Bobby was a dear member to our family. Bobby was a guy that would do anything for you and lend a helping hand. He was our son's God Father and was so loving to him and caring and our other children. We went to Ireland together and saw the homeland. We will miss him terribly and our prayers go out to all in the family. Love, Phil, Julie, Caitlin, Brendan and Ciara Mockler.

Donna Bachmayer

May 24, 2017

Bobby I'm so sorry. Nothing other than making arrests was ever easy for you. Please look out for us. The long nights we spent in CCTV I always remember how you kept me laughing even when exhausted. Truly my heart is hurting.

Richard Zalewski

May 24, 2017

I will remember Bobby as a very kind and gentle person. A person I was proud to be a friend of. He will be sorely missed.

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13301 Proctor Rd, Philadelphia, PA

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