Albert M. Robotti

Albert M. Robotti

AGE: 82 • Rocky Hill

Albert M. Robotti, 82, of Rocky Hill passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at home with his family after a long courageous battle with cancer. A life-long resident of Rocky Hill, he was a partner in a family-owned business, The Gable Tavern, for 16 years. A graduate of Princeton High, Trenton Vocational School, and Rutgers University, was a self-employed plumbing, heating and electrical contractor. Following his service in the U.S. Navy, as a Korean War Vet, he continued his service to his country through the American Legion for 58 years, during which time, he held positions on the Local, State, and National levels, including Post and State Commander, National Executive Committeeman and National Vice Commander. He was awarded Life Membership and served as Chairman of the State Convention for 26 years, as well as Chairman of the National Veterans Employment Commission for 13 years. Al was mayor of Rocky Hill for 8 years, as well as having the position of Council Member for a total of 18 years. He was a member of Princeton B.P.O.E. #2129 for 54 years, during which he held the title of Lodge Trustee for 10 years and was awarded the honor of "Elk of the Year" 1973-74 and "Officer of the Year" 2007-08. He was also a 58 year member of the Rocky Hill Hook and Ladder Co. #1. While being a Communicant of St. Charles Borromeo Church, Skillman, he was an usher for 15 years.

Al was predeceased by his parents, Louis and Elena, Batistini Robotti and brothers, John, Louis and Alfred Robotti and sisters, Edna Robotti, Ernestine and Emily Perantoni and Alexandria Hughes. He is survived by sister-in-law, Magdalena (Lee) Robotti of Rocky Hill and Brothers-in-law Elmer Perantoni of FLA and Everett Hughes of PA. Al is also survived by nieces and nephews, Diane and Wayne Rudolph of Belle Mead, Louis and Dr. Cynthia Robotti of Clinton, Renee Rudolph and Chris Meyer of Rocky Hill, Caitlyn and Michael Bellezza of Mass, Dr. Meredith and John Heiner of VA, Amy and James Hyland of Fords, Jill and Michael Jernee of Spotswood, Elena and Robert Jackson of Rocky Hill, Louis and Kim Robotti of Hopewell and several others.

Funeral services will begin Monday, August 19th, at 9:15am in the Hillsborough Funeral Home, 796 US Hwy 206, Hillsborough, NJ. Followed by a 10am Mass of Christian Burial in St. Charles Borromeo Church, Skillman. Burial will follow in Rocky Hill Cemetery. Visit will be Sunday from 2-4 & 6-8pm in the funeral home. Memorial Contributions may be made in his name to The American Legion Legacy Fund, 700 North Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204.