Robin James Brooks passed away peacefully in New Haven, CT, on Friday July 22, 2022. He was born on April 11, 1953, in Montpelier, Vermont. He was the son of the late Daniel and Maria Brooks. Robin spent his formative years living in Warren, Vermont, with his parents and his sister Maria. He attended Harwood Union High School and after graduation began a job at Eaton Lumber, before becoming a carpenter under the guidance of Paul Ruetzler. In 1977 Robin married Shelia O’Neil (who predeceased him), the love of his life, and together with her three children moved to Connecticut. Robin continued to work in the construction industry for 25 years, dismantling old factory equipment and traveling across the United States. Although Robin moved from his home state of Vermont, he visited frequently. As an avid deer hunter, he made sure to come back home each winter. During his free time Robin also enjoyed fishing and spending time with his friend he cared so deeply for. Robin leaves behind his sister Maria Bessette and her partner Norm Andrews of Northfield, VT; his niece Tammy Volpe, her husband Frank and daughter Logan of Waitsfield, VT; his stepchildren Dominick Daniel Falso, his wife Lisa and daughter Lindsey of Florida, Michele Capela, her husband Joe, daughter Caitlyn, and son Joseph of Woodbridge, CT, Angela Falso of Seymour, CT, Julia Loverci of Seymour, CT, Alyssa Valenti, her husband Cody and two daughters Sofia and Amelia of Naugatuck, CT. Robin’s family and friends will miss him dearly. A ceremony will be held in Robin’s honor at a later date.
Robin James Brooks
