Mark Roby, a resident of Oak Park, Michigan, died on October 30th, 2020 at the age of 70. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

Location of Service:

Private Graveside Services

Date of Service:

Private service

Interment at:

Beth El Memorial, 28120 6 Mile Rd, Livonia, MI

Officiant:

Rabbi Alicia Harris  

Shiva Information:

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, no formal shiva will be held.  

Charitable contributions:

JARC
6735 Telegraph Rd. Suite 100
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
Phone: 248-940-2617  

Family Members:

MARK ROBY, 70, of Oak Park, died October 30, 2020 just before his 71st birthday. He was a warm remarkable man who deeply touched the lives of those who knew and loved him. He is survived by his loving and devoted sister Laura Roby, his loving brother Jim Roby (Leslye Orloff), his Aunts Phyllis Parker (the late Stuart Parker), Lita Zemmol (the late Allen Zemmol), Lois Zemmol (the late Walter Zemmol), his Uncle Bernard Zemmol (the late Caroline Zemmol), as well as by many cousins. Mark was the nephew of the late Doris Roby. Mark is also survived by his Jarc family including three very special caregivers: Tangrea Thompson, Chandra Taylor, and Leonora Mcpherson. Mark was the son of exceptional parents; the late Dr. William and Jenny Roby who were trailblazers in advancing the civil rights of developmentally disabled people in Michigan and throughout the country.  

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