Obituary: George E. Robbio, 89, Superior Court Stenographer

George E. Robbio, 89, formerly of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday July 5, 2016 at The Grand Island Center, Middletown.

Born in Cranston, he was a son of the late Liberato and Agnes (Ryan) Robbio. George was a Superior Court Stenographer for the State of Rhode Island for over 20 years retiring in 1983, having reported for the Atlantic Tubing trial and other high profile matters.

He was a "Ruby Life Master" of the American Contract Bridge League. He was a respected Teacher, Director and Club Owner in the RI Bridge Association running games until just a few months prior to his death. He was an extraordinarily talented pianist and drummer from a young age, his musical talents, together with those of his brothers, likely inherited from his parents who played piano for the silent movies. He played out regularly with his compatriot. A man of many talents and interests, he was also a member of the National Ski Patrol and would spend weekends in the mountains.

He was a World War II Veteran serving in the United States Army, Headquarters Company 3rd Student Training Regiment, Fort Benning, Georgia. He is survived by his son, Matthew G. Robbio, and his brother Donald F. Robbio, a niece and nephews, and good friend, Michael McDonald. He was the brother of the late Robert K. Robbio. He is also survived by his community of friends and colleagues in the bridge world and legal community.

Visitation will be held Friday morning from 8:30 - 9:45 a.m. in ''WOODLAWN'' Funeral Home 600 Pontiac Ave. Cranston, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m in St. Mary's Church, Cranston. Interment with Military Honors will be in R.I. Veteran's Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas _Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or at www.stjude.org. www.WoodlawnGattone.com