James Keegan Roby

James Keegan Roby obituary

James Keegan Roby

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James Roby Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dodo Mortuary, Inc. - Hilo on Sep. 25, 2025.

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James Keegan Roby, 79, of Pahoa died Aug. 19 at his home. Born in New York City, New York, he was a building contractor and carpenter, former member of Job Corp and a veteran of the U.S. Army. A committal service will take place at 11:15 a.m. Thursday (October 2, 2025) at the East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery #2. Inurnment to follow. Survived by brother, Edward (Margarete) Roby of Frankfurt, Germany; a nephew and a niece.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

2

Service

11:15 a.m.

East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No.2

110 Laimana Street, Hilo, HI 96720

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Dodo Mortuary, Inc. - Hilo

Only 13 hours left for delivery to next service.