Robert William Robinson, 81 went home to be with the Lord June 5, 2009. Robert, “Bob Tool Man Robinson”, was born August 21, 1927 in Atlantic City, NJ to the late Joseph Anderson and Mamie Robinson. Robert retired from the City of West Haven as a Heavy Equipment Operator; he was also a vendor at the Ella T. Grasso Blvd Flea Market. He leaves to cherish his memory; Wife, Mattie V. Robinson of West Haven; Sons, Victor L. Robinson of Washington, DC, Richard Robinson (Cheryl) of Hamden and Robert J. Robinson of Hamden; Daughters, Roberta Fazzino of Queens, NY, and Valerie L Hutchinson of FL; 1 sister, Jacqueline Prescott of Pleasantville, NJ; Sister-in-law, Alice Harper of PA and a host of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his brother Charles Bullock. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 9 AM at Bethel AME Church 255 Goffe St., New Haven, CT 06511. Friends may call at the church from 8 – 9 AM. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Services by The Howard K. Hill Funeral Services 1287 Chapel Street New Haven. To leave a message of comfort for the Robinson family, please visit www.howardkhillfuneralhome.com.