Raymond L. Robinson

March 8, 1966 - February 22, 2017

Raymond L. Robinson, 50, of Chicago, formerly of Bradley, died at 2:30 AM, Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago. He was born March 8, 1966 in Kankakee, the fourth and youngest son of Helen E. (Stowe) Robinson and the late Clarence J. Robinson of Bradley. He was a 1984 graduate of Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School and attended the Grand Rapids, Michigan, Job Corps where he became an accomplished machinist and welder. Mr. Robinson worked for the Walgreens Company for more than 20 years and in 2015 was recognized by the Chicago Police Department and the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission for “an outstanding act of heroism” when he helped to rescue two police officers from assault in Chicago, and was himself injured during this act of courage. Raymond is survived by his mother, and three brothers, Randall L. (Laura B.) Robinson of Danville, Roger L. Robinson of Chicago, and Rodney L. Robinson of Champaign; two nieces, Rachael (Corey) Sheridan of Macomb, and Sarah (Dan) Zalipski of Schaumburg, a great nephew, Carrick Sheridan, and two great nieces, Liliana Sheridan and Adelin Zalipski. He is also survived by his companion of more than 25 years, Ricardo Delgado of Chicago. Visitation will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, February 28 at Barr Funeral Home, 6222 N. Broadway St., Chicago, with funeral service at 11:00; burial at Rosehill Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to Mrs. Helen Robinson, River North of Bradley Health and Rehabilitation Center, 650 N. Kinzie Ave., Bradley.