Robin William Roberts Sr.
Robin William Roberts Sr., age 70, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on Sunday, July 20th, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him most after a short battle with melanoma.
Robin was born in Wilmington and grew up in Minquadale, where he met many of his lifelong friends. One of which became like another brother to Robin, his friend Paul was by his side whether it was riding Harley’s, being on the water, or playing a round of golf.
He made a career as a drywall finisher, both by owning his own company and working for the Philadelphia Local 1955. He raised his children in Newark, and was known for being at every sporting event, not just for his kids, but for his grandchildren as well.
He led a life filled with laughter and stories that could fill entire libraries worth of books. He tamed the open road on his Harley, was always looking for the next home improvement job to tackle, and ready for a game of darts or pool over cold drinks. Robin enjoyed the beach; driving on, having a drink, and casting his line. Over the past few years he truly enjoyed his weekly golf outings amongst friends, and lazy afternoons with the dogs watching golf on TV.
His truest legacy though has always been the family and friends that he cherished so dearly. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elwood “Pete” Roberts and Wilma Jean Roberts, as well as his brother, Mark Roberts. He leaves behind his three children, Nicole (Jorge), Robin (Chasity), and Brittany (Jonathan), his siblings, David (Chrissy), Jeannie (Jerry), and Timothy (Karen), his 7 grandchildren whom he loved dearly Dayne, Degan, Haley, Brayden, Kira, Jacob, and Bennett, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins, and his beloved dogs, Willie and Nelson.
The family wanted to extend their heartfelt thanks to Compassionate Care Hospice for helping to make Robin’s final days peaceful in the comfort of his home. Additionally, for all of her help, love, and friendship a special thanks to Jeri Gue.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 1 pm until 2 pm on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 2 pm. Interment will be held privately. Robin will be dearly missed, but his spirit will live on with every Eagles game, each story shared, with every heartfelt hug, and every pole cast.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Robin’s memory to Minquadale Fire Company, P.O. Box 647, Manor Branch, New Castle, DE 19720.
Paul Taylor
Rob, miss you my friend. Those Friday night dinners, Sunday football games and whatever else we would get ourselves into just won’t be the same. Smile that smile Rob. Nothing like it. 😀🏌🏼♀️
Roxanne Edwards
Robin, Rest in peace
Jeannie Phillips
I will miss my big brother. It still don’t seem real. You were one day working on your beautiful yard and house . Now you are in heaven. We are only promised today . So give the ones you love a hug and tell them you love them while you can. I will miss are late night phone calls. Forever in my heart ❤️ I love you Robin. Love your sister 💔💔💔💔
Jeannie Phillips
I will miss you big brother. It still don’t seem real. Just a few weeks ago you were working on your beautiful yard and house. I will miss so much about you your smile and your big heart. Are long late night calls with Jerry and you talking hours about are lives. You could tell a story like nobody else I know. You could always make me laugh. I always felt your protection and love for me. So tomorrow is not promised and yesterday is gone so we only have today. Give the ones you love a big hug and let them know you love them. Forever in my heart big brother I love you. Your sister💔💔💔💔💔
Mike Calvetti
R.I.P. my freind you will be miss👼
Judy Rapine
Such a beautiful soul to match his loving legacy he left with family and friends.
Robin was always full of smiles and laughs and a good friend.
So very sorry to hear of his passing, with heartfelt thoughts to his loved ones that they find peace in his memories.
Rich Weaver
My prayers and condolences for Robin and the Roberts family.
Rest In Peace
Maggie Blackwell
Hey there Robin, you were always there to lend a hand. Remember when you did finishing work on Mom’s dining room, beautiful. I’m sure if there’s any of that work to be done where you are they’ll be calling on you. Until then rest in peace n look down on those who remember you with a smile 😊🙏🤍
Irene Blair
Robin,
Your encouraging words while fighting your own battle meant the world to me, and helped pick me up when I was down. I hope and pray you are at peace.
Randy Roberts
With deepest sympathy and condolences to the entire Roberts family. Rest in peace Robin.
Joy hunter
I want to express my deepest sympathy Robin was truly a great person , he’s in the Lord’s hands now 🙏🙏
Debbie Bristow
RIP Robin. You will be missed.
Robin Meadow
My condolences to the family. growing up in MQD we all were one big family. Rest in peace brother rest in peace.🙏🏼
Richard Roberts
Robin you will be missed I have good memories of Us that I will always carry in my heart you live a beautiful life especially on your Harley Patty and I love you cousin gone but not forgotten R.I.P ❤️🙏
Eileen Murphy
I had the pleasure of being friends with Robin, spent alot of time riding and hanging out with mutual friends. Robin always had a smile and at times could be ornery! My deepest condolences to his family who he dearly loved.
Paul Graden/ Shady
Brother I’m still at a loss for words. All the Thursday nights playing pool are embedded in my heart there’s nothing to compare to all the fun we had . And the trip to Vegas was absolutely an experience. Sending the stripper to my room at 2:30 in the morning and my wife says who’s at the door I said you don’t want to answer that . Lol. And to many Friday’s that we didn’t make it to work. I will cherish for the rest of my life. I love you my brother. RIP, till we meet again.