He was a graduate of Onondaga Valley Academy and the Fannie Bortle School of Court Reporting. He was a court stenographer for the State of N.Y. Supreme Court and Court of Claims. After retiring, he continued his work as a freelance reporter.
David was a former board member of the Skaneateles Music Festival, President of the Skaneateles Figure Skating Club, Secretary of the Salt City F.S.C and Secretary to the Town Planning Board. He was also a former member of the American Guild of Organists and was a former organist at St. Mary’s of the Lake and St. Andrews in Syracuse. He was presently a member of St. Mary’s Prayer Chain.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Beverly, daughter, Trina Rene Psenicnik (Zoran) of San Diego, CA, a son, Mark David Robinson (Charise) and two granddaughters, Grace and Stella, of San Diego, CA, a brother, Dr. Matthew Robinson of Fort Collins, CO and several nieces and nephews. A brother, Richard Robinson, predeceased him.
Calling hours will be at the Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles on Wednesday, July 6th from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church, Skaneateles, on Thursday, July 7th at 10:00 a.m.
Donations in David’s memory may be made to the Skaneateles Food Pantry, Francis House or Joseph House of Syracuse.
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