Arizona Republic; Phoenix AZ; 2010-1-16 ROBBINS; John J. 82, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on January 3, 2010. John was born May30, 1928 in Long Branch, NJ to his parents, James and Marie (Braney) Robbins. In 1961, John came to Arizona with his wife, Florence, and became an accomplished chef in some of the valley's finest eateries. John is preceded in death by his parents and wife Florence. He is survived by his loving son, Stephen Jon Robbins, of Phoenix, AZ. and brother, James Robbins, of Eatontown, NJ. Services will be held Monday, January 18, 2010, at Phoenix Memorial Mortuary, 200 W. Beardsley Rd., Phownix, AZ at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.