WINSTED – Florence DeVito Robinson, 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012. Born in Hartford, on May 15, 1915 of the late Rafael and Rose (Abronze) DeVito, she spent her childhood in Hartford and Manchester, graduating from Manchester High School.
She was a WAVE in the U.S. Navy for the duration of WWII and lived and worked in New York City after the war, where she met and married her husband of 36 years, Thomas J. Robinson (deceased 1980). Returning to Connecticut to live, raise a family and attend Hillyer College, later know as University of Hartford. She moved to Barkhamsted in 1972 and joined many organizations and was part of founding the Pleasant Valley Thrift Shop, Friends of the Library, The Bean Hole Supper etc., as well as working part time at The Ethel Walker School.
She is survived by her daughter, Alberta Turbert and son-in-law, Anthony Potamitis Sr., of Winsted; her son, William Robinson of Atlanta, Georgia; her grandchildren, James Turbert, Tara Kramek, and Danielle Robinson; and a large extended step family. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas J. Robinson, her son, Thomas R. Robinson, her brothers, Joseph A. DeVito and Albert DeVito and their spouses, Dorothy and Irene.
There are no calling hours. Burial will be private. Montano-Shea Funeral Home, 922 Main Street, Winsted has care of the arrangements. May she rest in the comfort of her beliefs. Visit an online guestbook at Montano-shea.com.

Published by The Register Citizen from Feb. 16 to Feb. 17, 2012.

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Betsy Selfo

March 4, 2012

Dear Alberta,
Your mother's friendship was one of the greatest gifts of my life. On a hot day in May in 1991, she sat in the broiling sun on the campus of the University of Hartford to see me receive my masters degree (at 51) and celebrate. Her being there for me on that day meant more than I could tell you -- otherwise, I would have been alone. For nearly twenty years, I saw Florence weekly and spoke with her by phone. Her intellect was astonishing -sitting by the living room bay window, we talked about books, politics, movies, religion, Joseph Campbell, EGYPT, reincarnation, and noticed woodpeckers. She often would call me to read an entry from her journal and say, "Do you know what happened a year ago today? You brought George (now my husband) to meet me." or another reminiscence of something we'd shared together. She seamlessly welcomed me into your family. She made me videotapes of movies and other tv offerings to use in my classroom - or just to enjoy. She was generous and joy to be with. She shared her stories of growing up in Hartford, the depression, your father, Ethel Walker school, the Navy, living in New York, her brother Albert -- and we went to beanhole dinners!
How she loved you! You were her greatest treasure and I know you must miss her. How lucky for you to have such an incredible mother. Your kindness to her in these recent years is a testament to both of you- her love for you and yours for her. May she be reincarnated to a place of peace. - My sincerest wishes for peace and comfort for you and your family. How I miss her! - Betsy Selfo

Betsey Hill

February 17, 2012

Alberta, I am so sorry to read of your mom's passing. She was my mom's (Frances Morse) roommate at Haven almost 11 years ago. I remember you, your mom and your brother. May you find comfort in knowing you were a good daughter.

Charlene Martel

February 17, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. I know you were very close with your mom.
Alberta - - you were always there for her. Your mom had the greatest gift of all, a daughter who gave her love, comfort and a good home.

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