Robert E Welsh III

Robert E. Welsh III, 47, a 9/11 First Responder in the World Trade Center sadly passed away due to Cancer on Thursday, August 18, 2023 surrounded by his loving family in Staten Island, NY. 

Born and raised in Staten Island, after graduating from St. Peter’s High School, Robert continued his education at the College of Staten Island and at SUNY Empire State College. 

There he met the love of his life, Jennifer. For over 26 wonderful years they built a life together, which including raising 3 beautiful children. 

Robert “proudly” worked as a Police Officer for the NYPD for nearly 5 years and over 16 years as a Firefighter for the FDNY. He also owned and operated a power washing company, Aquablast, and a handyman service, Welcoservices and was a member of Local 780 Cement Mason Union. 

During his lifetime he had many interests and achievements. He coached his kids’ Little League and Football teams along with volunteering his time with his daughters swim team. He was a volunteer and member of the schools PTO. He was a talented carpenter and could always be counted on to help a friend out. He loved animals and had several dogs, chickens and even purchased a baby pig for his loving wife. 

Robert was full of “Life, Love and Laughter”. He was a loving husband, a wonderful father and amazing son, brother, uncle and friend. 

Predeceased was his adored father, Robert E. Welsh, Jr. who passed away in June of 2022. 

Robert is survived by his beloved wife, Jennifer Welsh nee (Caroccia); his cherished children Mia, Maximus, & Nina; his loving mother Lola E.

Welsh & sister Christine Welsh, his Brother-in-Law Matthew Caroccia, Sister-in-Law Tina Caroccia, and his nieces and nephews, Connor, Aidan, Jackson, Joseph, Jordan, Samantha, Heather and Kasey. Robert was also a Great Uncle to Payton & Harley. 

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home, 1289 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, New York. 

Friends and family will be received on Wednesday, August 23rd and Thursday, August 24, 2023 from 2:00pm~4:00pm and 7:00pm~9:00pm. 

A funeral service will be held at 11:00am at the International Christian Center, located at 1501 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314 with Pastor Ronald Squibb officiating. 

Private Cremation. 

****In Lieu of Flowers, donations, 100% of which will support FF Welsh’s children, would be greatly appreciated: ****

FF Robert E. Welsh – Children’s Scholarship Fund 

FDNY Foundation 

9 MetroTech Center, Room 5E-10 

Brooklyn, NY 11201 

****To make an online donation visit: 

www.FDNYFoundation.org/donate 

Online condolences can be made at www.cherubinifunerals.com.