Marvin Robinson

Marvin was born on July 18, 1965, to the late Marvin Jay Robinson, Sr., and Gloria Robinson in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. As an army child, Marvin learned the importance of discipline and hard work early on but developed and maintained a distinct character, sense of style, and spunkiness that earned him the nickname "Messy Marv" by those who loved him. As a student, Marvin attended New Haven public schools and was well-known in the New Haven area. He eventually retired from Yale University and later received his security guard card, which he took great pride in, before holding numerous security roles at companies like Securitas and Clinch. Throughout his life, Marvin would find great pleasure in listening to various genres of music, including rock, rap, R&B, and gospel. He also enjoyed watching crime shows, comedies, the animal channel, and documentary films. Marvin especially enjoyed the thrill of sports and the news and being in the comfort of his own home. Among all the things he loved, Marvin cherished his time with the Lord and his family. He prayed and read his bible each morning before starting his day and attended Vertical Church in West Haven. Marvin was also a former member of Varick Memorial Church, where he married the love of his life, Crystal, whom he affectionately called "Tyme." Marvin and Crystal were not only husband and wife, but also best friends and confidants. The inseparable pair enjoyed taking long rides, talking for hours, and a lot of laughter. Wherever you saw one, you would see the other. Their bond was a beacon of light for all who met them. Marvin leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 11 years, Crystal "Tyme" Robinson; his mother Gloria Robinson of New Haven, Connecticut; his daughter Lynette "Nue" Robinson of New Haven, Connecticut; his son Christopher Simonds of Derby, Connecticut; his grandson Bryson Simonds, who called him "Boe;" sisters Lynette "Secret" Johnson (John) of New Haven, Roshanna Smith-Montgomery of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; his mother-in-law Catherine H. Miller of Hamden, Connecticut; a host of in-laws: Denise Brantley (Tim) of Atlanta, Georgia; Carla Teague (Kenneth) of Castle Rock, Colorado; Sherry Reaves (David), Thomas Miller (Mary), and Tracy Miller of Hamden, Connecticut; William Pugh (Tracy) of Eastvale, California; Timothy Miller (Gabrielle) of Burlington, Connecticut; Valerie Boyd, Howard Boyd, Dawn Lawhorn, and CharlieMae Rudolph of New Haven, Connecticut; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends. Marvin was pre-deceased by his father, Marvin Jay Robinson, Sr.; maternal grandparents, Ruth McKnight and Glennie and Louise Haynes; paternal grandparents, Mary Jones and David Robinson; and his aunts and uncles

Marvin Robinson

July 18, 1965 - February 11, 2023