Robert White

July 7, 1940 - May 14, 2021

Robert White, 80, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021, at Staten Island University Hospital North. Born Sunday, July 7, 1940 in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late James White and Frances McIlwee White. Bob was a NYC Transit Police Sergeant for 25 years. He was an avid outdoorsman, going fishing, hiking or biking every chance he got, bringing one or more of his children with him. He cycled from Brooklyn New York to Nova Scotia, participated in two Outward Bound expeditions. He was active in Scouting, introducing many inner city youth from his old neighborhood in Brooklyn to nature. He climbed many of the highest peaks in New York State, hiked significant portions of the Appalachian Trail, in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia. He had a lifetime of service. In addition to his Transit Police service, he served honorably first in the United States Navy and then with the United States Army Reserve. In retirement, he cruised all over the Caribbean, Bermuda, and many other places. Always with his beloved wife Arlene. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Arlene, his son Robert, daughters Kim, and Kelly, and his siblings, Leatha and Charles. He also delighted in his Grandchildren; Alexa, Tommy, James, Kristina, John, Lauren and Colleen . The family will receive friends from 2:00 - 5:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at the John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd, Staten Island, New York. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 21, 2021 at St Clare Church located at 110 Nelson Ave Staten Island, New York 10308. Cremation will be private.