CED Mourns CTA Robert Allen, 62

SEPTEMBER 24—Members at 207th Street Overhaul Shop are mourning the untimely passing of CTA Robert G. Allen, Jr.

Brother Allen had a massive heart attack Monday, Sept. 22, while in the men's locker room at the Shop. He was found by co-workers who called 911. Paramedics responded and worked on him at the Shop for an extended period, then transported him to the Allen Pavilion at New York Presbyterian Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

CED Division Chair Robert Ruiz called him a true union man who was a genuinely nice person "who was always there to help his co-workers in time of need." He added that Allen loved the New York Knicks. He had 35 years of service with New York City Transit.

Brother Allen leaves a wife, Michelle, and two sons, Xavier and Darius. Arrangements have not been announced.