Felicita Robbie Obituary

Robbie
Felicita "Filly" Robbie
May 19, 1935
October 31, 2024

Felicita "Filly" Robbie, born May 19, 1935, to Lucile and Anthony F. Zarlengo in Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 31, 2024.
Felicita is survived by her husband William "Bill" Robbie, her daughters Terrie Robbie (Leslie Hilderbrandt), Sharon VanderPoel (Pete) and her sons David Robbie (Jolinda Cohavi), and James Robbie (Kathy). She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Richard Zarlengo and Vincent Zarlengo, her sister Betty Horan, and her daughter Carol Robbie.
Filly grew up in Denver, CO. She attended Holy Family High School and Regis University, and was a very devout Catholic. She met her husband Bill on a blind date and they married on January 21, 1956; they had five children. She was their mentor, confidant, and best friend. She always provided her family with loving support.
Filly worked at Foley's as a cosmetic consultant for twenty-five years; she loved helping her customers and working with the ladies behind the counter. It was her perfect niche, because she was so beautiful and enjoyed making others look their best.
She loved animals and over a span of many years she had three dogs, (Spritz, Chelsie, and Lucy) and four cats (Gigi, Fifi, Pebbles, and Crosby). She supported many charitable organizations including the Humane Society and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Filly was feisty and independent and said exactly what she was thinking. She was a great storyteller and enjoyed playing Mahjong, going to Cripple Creek, going to Vail, socializing with friends, attending Bon Vivant's dinner dance group, and joining her dinner groups. She loved people and was very inquisitive about each and every person she met. She befriended work associates, neighbors, and her team of home health care staff. She was loved by many.
A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, December 19th at 10:30 a.m., followed by a Celebration of Life at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 9 El Pomar Road, Colorado Springs, CO. A reception at the church will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Pikes Peak Region Humane Society (https:// www.hsppr.org/donate/tribute-giving/) or Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital Memorial Gifts (https:// www.stjude.org/donate/).