MATTHEW L. ROBINSON, JR., son of the late Matthew Leroy Robinson, Sr. and the late Lucy Elizabeth Wells, was born at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Brooklyn, New York.

He received his education in the New York Public School System, attending Elementary School at PS 194, Middle School at IS 175 and Chelsea High School.

During his working career he was employed by New York City Morgue as a transporter and at Footlocker in Harrisburg, PA at the warehouse and as an associate and Houck Services for 21 years as a roofer.

“Ted” or “Black”, as he was lovingly called by many, was the life of the party. He loved to crack jokes, dance and make you smile. He loved old-school rap music. Ted had a passion for football and he really loved to watch his son Tu’Ron play football. Ted was very charismatic, energetic, funny yet humble. When in his presence he would always drop a jewel on you and make you laugh. It was always a good time and experience with him. To know Ted was to love Ted because he was kind, warm, loving, honest and respectful. His everyday routine was first speaking with his sisters while having his early morning coffee. He adored his family especially his nieces and nephews. He loved to hug and talk trash to the kids and Boonie. His way of loving on us all was through laughter. Family is all we got he’d say. Love is Love! You Already!!!

On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, Matthew L. Robinson, Jr. passed away at the UPMC Osteopathic Hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania at the age of 53 years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by, his sister, Crystal Robinson-Luellen. He leaves to celebrate his life, his wife, Fatrena Mathis-Robinson; his children, Britini Wilson, La’Trena Perrin, Le’Asia Mathis and Tu’Ron Dennis; his three grandchildren, Enyla Scott, Bri’Lynn Mathis and Micah Scott; his siblings, eldest sister, Loretta A Robinson and Evelyn D Robinson, both from Manhattan New York; brothers, Curtis Medley aka Pop, Ralph Bradley aka Bezo, Kenyana Stripling aka Mann; his pet, Babey; his two brothers from another mother, Rick Hockenberry and Steve Schlegel and a host of other relatives and friends.

His life will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2024 in the Chapel of the Major H. Winfield Funeral Home with viewing and visitation from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. and further services on Tuesday, December 3rd in New York and burial in Mt. Rest Cemetery in Butler, NJ.