This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KENNELLYMARKA Surnames: Robinson, Foley , Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.robinson/10264/mb.ashx Message Board Post: James A. Robinson Dormont James A. Robinson, 89, of Dormont, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. He was a son of the late William L. and Mary Ann Foley Robinson. He was the beloved husband for 65 years of the late Jeanne Hawthorne Robinson (Dec. 19, 2011); devoted father of Patricia R. (the late Mario) Merkle, James M. (Denise), David P. (Nancy), Thomas A. (Jeannie), Terence W., Karen R. (John) Kelly, Coleen A., Kevin J., Jane A. (Joseph) Teta and Kathleen R. (Joseph) Kmonk; dear brother of Mary Bridget "Mae" (the late James) Conley, William B. (the late Betty Lee) Robinson, the late Army Maj. John L. (the late Mary and the late Frances) Robinson and the late Air Force Col. Michael Francis (Margaret) Robinson; and brother-in-law of Eileen Hawthorne and the late Clyde (the late Mary) Hawthorne. Also survived by 25 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. James was born and raised in Homewood, and attended Holy Rosary and Central Catholic High School (class of 1940). He then enrolled in Duquesne University and attended for two years before enlis! ting in the Army in December 1942. He served as a combat engineer and was discharged in March 1946 as a technical sergeant. Following his military service, he returned to Duquesne University and completed his Bachelor's degree in business administration (with emphasis on accounting) in 1948. His 50-year employment career spanned opportunities with Pavia Construction, Westinghouse, Mellon-Stuart, Lampl Asphalt Paving, Pittsburgh Harley-Davidson and T.A. Robinson Asphalt Paving. James and his family have been members of St. Bernard Church in Mt. Lebanon for more than 60 years, where he served as an usher, money counter and minuteman for nearly 50 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, 3rd degree, and served as financial secretary for 33 years and bowled in the Knights of Columbus Couples League for 40 years. Jim was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates, enjoying his many years of season ticket plan and annual attendance to spring training in Bradenton with his wi! fe, Jeanne. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and W ednesday at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 222 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Bernard Church. Interment with military honors will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Bernard Church Angel Fund, 311 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15216 or to the World War II Veterans of Southwestern PA Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 23143, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh ) St. Bernard Church" Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.