Published on September 6, 2016 in
Niagara Gazette
Niagara Falls, NY


James William 'Jimmy' Robbins died on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 in North
Tonawanda after a long illness. He was 85. He is survived by his wife,
Betty J. Robbins; two sons, James F. Robbins (Chere Jiusto), William
J. Robbins (Lisa Robbins); and a daughter, Patricia L. Mihalic (Mike
Mihalic); grandchildren, Matt, Annika, Chris, Kiley, Morgan and Nick;
great-grandchildren, Harrison and Conner and many treasured nieces and
nephews.  Jim was born in Niagara Falls to Dorothy and Harold Robbins, on
December 8, 1930; one of two children. His sister, Joan, died in childhood. He
attended Sacred Heart School and Trott Vocational. He enlisted in the
U.S. Navy in 1948. After he was discharged, then served in the U.S. Army from
1951 to 1953 as a cook. He married Betty J. Phillips on November 3, 1951. He
went to work in 1953 at Kimberly Clark as a mechanic and retired from there.
Jimmy had a great sense of humor, loved music and loved to dance. To the end
of his life Dixieland Jazz never failed to elicit a tapping toe or clapping
hands. He was an avid collector of miniature elephants, and loved sports ,
especially basketball and swimming. He was also a big fan of card games,
from poker to cribbage.  The family would like to give special thanks to
the Northgate Healthcare facility for their above and beyond care, as well
as Niagara Hospice for treating our family like their own.  Friends may call
on Thursday, September 8th from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM in the LANE FUNERAL HOME,
INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, where funeral services will be
held on Friday, September 9th at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Niagara Hospice.  Visit LaneFuneralHome.com.