John Paul Robshaw

John Paul Robshaw Jr. passed away Sunday (April 6th, 2025) in Summerville, SC after a brief illness. Born November 11th, 1938, in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late John Paul Robshaw and Regina Strauss Robshaw. On August 26th, 1961, in St. Ignatius Loyola Church on Park Avenue reception at the Pierre hotel, he married Mary Loy Tilton who survives. John spent his time growing up in Buffalo, New York and earned his undergraduate degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1960, and his law degree from University of Buffalo in 1963. His impressive legal career spanned over six-decades where he owned and operated a law firm in Williamsville, where he made many long-lasting relationships and was active in multiple bar associations. John had many enjoyments in life including traveling, especially to their Florida home, golfing and most of all, spending time with his friends and beloved family. John was an avid collector of model trains and a lifelong Buffalo Bills fan where he was a season ticket holder for many years. Over the years John and Mary Loy attended multiple Super Bowls with Congressman Jack Kemp, Hockey and Baseball Games, and one of his greatest joys was attending The Masters while on vacation in Sea Island. John was very active in the community, both Buffalo and West Palm Beach. He was on the board of The Buffalo Club, Country Club of Buffalo, Millard Fillmore Hospital, President of The Buffalo Rotary Club, and contributed to many other organizations and boards in both communities. A conversation with John typically led into his love for Buffalo and his many incredible stories of the history and his experiences in the city. In addition to his wife of sixty-three years, John is survived by three sons, Mark (Donna) Robshaw of Buffalo, John (Rachel) Robshaw of New York City, and Christopher (Nora) Robshaw of Amherst, a daughter, Marie (Greg) Byrne of Summerville, South Carolina; eight grandchildren, Sarah, Fiona, McGregor, Liam, Faith, Shannon, Tilton and Regina; and one great grandchild, Josiah. He was the devoted brother of Carole (James) Grenauer, Paul (Linda) Robshaw, Regina (Kevin) McEvily and the late Stephen (Barbara) Robshaw; as well as beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial this summer before interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

John Paul Robshaw

November 4, 1938 - April 6, 2025