SIDNEY ROBINSON

96, of Huntingdon Valley PA, passed away peacefully on Dec. 21, 2020. He was born Nov. 11, 1924 in South Philadelphia, the son of Phillip and Lotte (Herstein) Robinson. Sid graduated from South Philadelphia High School and when his country called, enlisted in the US Army Air Corp becoming a Radio Operator on a B17 Bomber. After proudly serving his country, Sid returned home and started his 70+ year career in the drapery and slipcover fabric industry at Croydon Fabrics on 4th St. where he met his true love, Annette Sumsky. He later went to work for Leedes Fabrics until its closing. In his 80's he started a new career in retail sales at Walmart and worked there for 10 years. Sid and Annette were married in 1952 and enjoyed 60 beautiful years together. They formerly lived in Levittown, and then moved to Northeast Philadelphia. Sid was a salesman and with that outgoing personality and kind spirit he made lasting friends wherever he went. Annette loved to travel and she and Sid, exploring the world. Sid was a 70 year member of Richard Vaux Brotherhood Lodge #126 F&AM Phila. PA, as well as a longtime member of a VFW Post. Sid and Annette were longtime members of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim and had left their indelible mark in the Jewish Community. Sid was predeceased by his wife (Annette). Father of Michael Robinson, (Dr. Marjorie Block Robinson) and Sharon Robinson-Taylor. Grandfather of Emily Robinson, brother of the late Meyer Robinson, Brother-in law of Gilbert and Rita Sumsky and Herbert Sumsky. His two devoted cousins Dorothy Loman and Joyce Herstein. Graveside Services are private. There will be a zoom service on Sunday, December 27 at 11:00 A.M., for those who would like to virtually attend to honor Sidney. Contributions in his memory can be made to Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road, Phila., PA 19115. www.goldsteinsfuneral.com