John Charles Robbins (1937 - 2018)

John Charles Robbins, 81, of Hershey, passed away on August 21, 2018 in the Hershey Medical Center.

He was born April 20, 1937 in Corning, CA, son of the late John and Ruby (Coryell) Robbins.

John's education included: Corning Union High School; Associates of Arts Degree -Shasta Jr. College, California; International Correspondence School of Scranton for Analytical Chemistry; University of California, Davis; LaSalle Extension University - Bachelor of American Law and Procedure.

Mr. Robbins was a U.S. Air Force veteran from 1959 to 1965 serving during the Vietnam War and the Cuban Missile Crisis.

He retired from Hershey Foods, after working in several of their factories including the original Chocolate plant, the Reese's plant and also the Tech Center. Mr. Robbins' memberships include: St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, (Hershey); Hershey Lions Club; and the Hershey Italian Lodge. He also enjoyed snowmobiling with friends when his health allowed.

John is survived by; wife, Jose (Silvestri) Robbins of Hershey; a sister, Gloria and several cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Joan (Silvestri) Robbins.

The family will receive guests from 9:30 - 10:30AM in the Hoover Funeral Home of Hershey on Monday, August 27, 2018; followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 W. Areba Ave., Hershey. Interment with military honors will be in the Hershey Cemetery.

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