William Edward "Robby" Roberts II

William Edward "Robby" Roberts II obituary, New Castle, DE

William Edward "Robby" Roberts II

William Roberts Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory - New Castle on Aug. 20, 2025.

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William Edward "Robby" Roberts II, age 60, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
Born in Wilmington, DE on February 3, 1965, he was a son of the late William Edward and Frances Ann (Peters) Roberts. Robby was a graduate of Christiana High School. He worked in various jobs before starting his career at UPS as a driver.
Robby's greatest passion was Harley Davidson's and riding his motorcycle. He loved taking trips to the beach and going camping. Most of all, Robby cherished the time he spent with his family.
In addition to his parents, Robby was preceded in death by his son, Austin Roberts. He is survived by his daughter, Heather Roberts (Bill Monahan); brother, Randal "Randy" Roberts (Diane); fiancé, Anne McAleer; grandchildren, Dylan Gazda, Liam Monahan, Harlow Monahan, Arwyn Monahan, Everett Monahan, and Paul Lally; nephew, Ryan Roberts; many dear friends; and his 4-legged companion and best friend, Harley.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9 am until 10 am on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 10 am. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Robby's memory to Helen Graham Cancer Center, Christiana Care Office of Philanthropy, 4000 Nexus Drive, Suite W3-300, Wilmington, DE 19803 or online by clicking here.

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