Dr. Richard A. Robin
DATELINE: Jamestown
Robin, Dr. Richard Allan, “Lucky 13”, died surrounded by those who love him in the home he loved in Jamestown, RI, on the 4th of July; he was 78 years old.
Richard is survived by the great love of his life, his wife Loretta, whom he has been married to for 48 years; the children he adored, Seth I. Robin, Jeremy T. Robin, Allison S. Robin; his daughers-in-law Michele Wisch Robin and Allison Simon Robin; and grandchildren Alec, Hunter, Mia and Grant Robin.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY to Ben and Lily Robin alongside brothers Noel, David and George, Richard forged a path as a self-made man, perpetual student, and life-long learner and lover of life, and did everything with his famous sense of humor. After putting himself through medical school, he spent the next 20 years building a private practice as a doctor of Internal Medicine before going back to a residency at Harvard University to become a Psychiatrist and establish a private practice in Westerly, RI.
Richard possessed a deep love of learning and returned to school into his 60’s to get a Master of Public Health from Boston University and a MBA from University of Tennessee. He was a Clinical Assistant Professor at Brown Medical School for 19 years.
Services to honor the magnificent life and legacy of Richard A. Robin will be held on July 7th at 1pm at Shalom Memorial Chapel, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston, RI 02920. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Ste. 3004, Warwick, RI 02886. Shiva will be observed at his late residence, Tuesday through Thursday 7-9 p.m.
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Dear Lori and family, Rich and I offer our deepest sympathy. It has been our privelege to have known Rich as a friend and have so many wonderful memories over 35 years of friendship. Love, Laura and Rich
A true advocate to the behavioral/mental health community of Rhode Island. A man who believed in the power of the individual with the community to help in the healing of oneself and each other. Dr. Robin was a blessing to the many souls that crossed the path of his practice seeking medical intervention and understanding. To be sure, the resonance of his fine works lives onward. My condolences to his beloved family.
Claudia Flynn
I’m very sorry to hear about Dr. Robins passing. He was an amazing doctor and human being. I went to him in a bad way, and he saved my life! I will always remember what he did for me and my family. He was a blessing to have in my life, I will miss him with all my heart and soul. May he rest in peace. Love and prayers to his wonderful family. Terry & Anthony
I am so sorry and Lori and Family, please accept my deepest sympathy to read about Richie’s passing. We had some great laughs and times at ATSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the old ATS Fraternity House with Stan Weiss, et al. I was fortunate enough to mentor Richie as a resident while at KOH.
Love and prayers to the family!
Robert Rappel, DO, JD