Lillian W. Robinson

ROBINSON, Lillian (nee Weir) of Teaneck, NJ died peacefully at Villa Marie Claire hospice in Saddle River, NJ on Friday, October 16, 2015 at the age of 74. Lillian is survived by her devoted children: Dr. Gerard Roberts and his wife Marybeth of LaPorte, Indiana, Shavona Robinson and her fiancé Robert Sarazen of Hackensack, NJ. Survived by her cherished sister, Ordained Minister Delores Hinkson of Ridgewood, NJ and brother Michael Evans of Hackensack, NJ. She is survived by her loving grandchildren: Joren and Maya Roberts, and a host of dear cousins, nieces and nephews. Born in New York City (in the Sugar Hill Section of Manhattan) on November 21, 1941. She graduated from George Washington High School in NYC. Lillian went on to serve over 23 years in Law Enforcement in the NYPD and at the State of NY. While working full time, she also went to school full time, graduating from John Jay College in NYC, Summa Cum Laude. Lillian was also accepted to Harvard Law School in the mid 1970's; a true accomplishment for an African American Women in the 70's. However, she chose to decline the offer as a single mom raising two children. Lillian moved to Teaneck in 1975 to give her children a better life and quickly became a parishioner at St. Anastasia Church (St. A’s) in Teaneck. After Lillian's daughter started Grammar School at St. A's, Lillian became very active in school functions, and especially enjoyed volunteering as a chaperone for school trips. Her interaction with St. A's lead her to a deeper faith in the Church. Therefore, she chose to be confirmed into the Catholic Religion as an adult, in the late 80's. One of Lillian's biggest joys was completing Cornerstone at St. A's in 2006. Lillian had a warmth to her and tried to help people in need whenever she could. She also tried to stay in touch with friends (near or far) by sending Christmas cards, sympathy cards, special-occasion cards or any religious cards, pamphlet, rosaries, and medals to many whom she saw daily or those she had not seen in years. She did this because she valued everyone who touched her life. Friends and family are invited for visitation this Friday, from 7-9PM at Volk Leber Funeral Home, 789 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666. A Mass of Christian Burial will start on Saturday at 10 AM at St. Anastasia Church, 1095 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, NJ. ALL TO MEET AT CHURCH. Interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ.