Robby Perkins Sr.
March 24, 1963-April 6, 2024
Pleasanton, California

Robby Perkins Sr. (Robert A. Perkins III), 61 passed away peacefully on April 6th, 2024. Born on March 24th, 1963, Robby lived an exciting and full life and enriched so many people’s lives. He was well loved by those who knew him.

Robby was a well-known businessman managing high technology and bio technology companies. He was fluent in German, Spanish, and English, and grew up in Chicago and New Orleans. He was born into a disadvantaged home, briefly raised by his grandparents, and was later raised as a young man by “The Mercy Home for Boys." He graduated from St. Ignatius High School with honors earning a 4-year full scholarship to Stanford University's Undergraduate program. After graduating with a BA in Economics and International Relations, Robby gave his life to the US Peace Corps stationed in Costa Rica, as serving others was his lifelong mission. Robby furthered his career obtaining a master’s in business administration from Harvard's School of Business. Upon graduation, he met and married the love of his life Rocio Arango, and they now have two beautiful children all of whom lived in California. Robby took great pleasure of working in several reputable companies such as Deloitte and Touche, Goldman Sacs in Germany, Boehringer Ingelheim and Molecular Devices. When he was not working, you could find Robby in his garden or cooking wonderful heritage flavors. From a path otherwise untreaded by many Men, Robby used his faith in God and his family’s unwavering support to carve a tapestry that now others may follow. He led a wonderful life and filled the hearts of so many who knew him. He is survived by his devoted Wife Rocio Arango, Son Robby Perkins Jr., Daughter: Dara Perkins Arango Perkins, Sisters: Reva Goins, Dara Barron., Thea Marie Perkins, Brother: Shawn Perkins and dog Kobe. There will be bi-coastal funeral services for Robby Perkins.