Obituary: Robert Allen Brookens
November 20, 1967 – September 21, 2025
September 26, 2025Oct. 27 note: A special celebration of Bob Brookens’ life is being planned for Zenbarn at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 22. More details will be shared closer to the event on this Facebook page.
Robert Allen Brookens, 1967-2025
Bob Brookens, 57, passed away on Sunday, September 21, in Waterbury, Vermont. He was born on November 20, 1967, in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
Surviving are his mother and step-father, Mary Beth (Hart) and Miguel Castillo, in Steelton, Pennsylvania; children Maya Grace Brookens in California, and Xavier Coltrane Brookens and Caleb Sebastian Brookens, both in Vermont; aunts and uncles, Rebecca Pickett (Jonathan), John Hart (Nancy), and Paula Stuard (Craig); and numerous cousins and close friends. He was predeceased by his beloved son, Eli Jonah Brookens, and his grandparents, John and Martha Hart.
Bob graduated from Chambersburg Area Senior High School in 1985. He earned a BA in Music Performance from West Chester University and an MS in Music Therapy from Temple University. As a certified music therapist, Bob did therapeutic and counseling work for various organizations.
He was actively involved in his community by coaching youth sports for many years. He was an accomplished musician, having toured with Chubby Checker in the U.S. and Australia. He played for many bands in the Philadelphia area and in Vermont. He was an avid sportsman and sports fan, especially his Eagles. He enjoyed spending time with his family at OBX and skiing in the West and Vermont. He contributed to his community and had a real passion for everything he did, and always gave from his heart.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports, P.O. Box 139, Killington, VT 05751.
Perkins-Parker Funeral Home in Waterbury assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made here.