Robin was the youngest of the three Reese kids. My father, Mike, was the middle child.  For no apparent reason he did a web search for me and there I was! I was so surprised when I saw the email from him. He and I talked about everything under the sun.  He shared so many family stories with me and I was so happy to finally have contact with him. We were both amazed at how easy it was to talk to each other. He has the only audio recording left of my father, so at age 49 I  heard my dad's voice for the first time. Robin shared what memories he had of my father and our family-things I am sure not many people remember or care about-but every word was such a gift! 

We corresponded daily for months. Then there were several days he did not respond to my emails. When he contacted me again, he said he hadn't been feeling  well. A few days later my cousin Mike called to tell me he died. It still seems like some cruel cosmic joke to lose him when I had just found him.

I think he and I both felt like the odd ones out-not really a part of the family-often forgotten or considered unimportant. But he was important to me and I will forever be saddened that we did not have more time to know each other.

Well , this is sad, I only found out today about this loss. Robin was my Ska DJ Partner back in the mid 1990's at a club called the Abyss in the city of Rochester. His Amazing collection ( and mine) inspired Me to approach the owner of the Bar with the premise of a Ska Nite dedicated to the Jamaican  music and it's offshoot International "waves" which were somewhat popular at the time with college music fans. We only got about 8 -10 real Ska fans to come out but it was a blast and we were able to do the show for about 6 weeks till the owner basically decided it was not quite worth it.  It was not long after this that "Doctor Awkward" was a Radio DJ At RIT with his own special "Ska and Roots Emporium" radio show that was an incredibly fine presentation that no doubt educated many listeners joyfully for many years. His Radio moniker being a reference to his unique feet / shoe situation. I always told him he had a great voice for Radio and he did!  I have many great memories exploring and sharing music and life and even some nice recordings we did together. His support of my efforts have always been a sweet part of our friendship and I am very sorry his life had hardship and has been ultimately too short.
 This loss is saddening but I will cherish his kind decency and try to be as caring as he was in the same ways. I have a Christmas show double cd of his from 1997 and he gave me a personalized  "shout out" and of course a nice one for Mary as well! This shows how considerate he could be. I am gonna miss this Guy. So to anyone whom may read this, know you are not alone in being touched by this very wonderful man!

Robin,

 So glad we had the opportunity to catch up on the phone last month - for four hours; it was so great to hear your voice again, I couldn't hang up. I'll be thinking about you every time I play the favorite reggae songs that you shared with me. You are irreplaceable - a loyal friend with a great appreciation of our good old times and a unmatched font of music culture knowledge. Nothing is the same without you. Looking forward to seeing you again on the other side.

Rob, 

You are the greatest treasure God had gifted the world, your fantastic semi-sarcastic  and soft delivered comments (accompanied with a modest smirk) and your warm unpretentious heart, I can go on and on.. you will  be sorely missed... I'm sure all of your dear friends and family are hurting as much as I am over your passing.  Our sense of loss is relieved by the assurance that Robin now resides in paradise in total completeness and free from all the suffering this world had heaped upon him. When he visited and spent the night and next day with us after our 2013 class reunion Robin accepted Jesus as his personal Lord and Savior.  We agreed together that not much else matters once our eternity is secure. Credit is due to God's great gift of salvation for all his created people. Freely given and overflowing in everlasting richness and abundance.  BTW, Classmates and friends rallied together and paid off his car ( shown in picture) I had it towed upon Rob's request to a Lyndonville NY garage where it is now stored where we had all repairs complete and ready for him to get his eyesight back.  Any one in the family who is interested in receiving Robin's car can call me at 716-799-4768

Love ya Rob,

Robin Reese, Rest In Peace. The music world has lost a conceptual artist whose compositions resonate in the realm of idiosyncratic creativity. Gone is the master of electronic expression, surfing radio waves.

RIP Robin, I'm already missing the offbeat stories we shared. I think it's time to go the Black North Inn to celebrate your life..

RIP Robin, I'll  miss  the offbeat  talks we used to share. I think it's time to go down to the Black North Inn to celebrate your life.
John Mckeon

Robin Reese Playing the Moog.   No worries now Robin.  Rest in Peace.

-rade harvey-

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