Robert Michael Hamaty's Obituary
It is with deep sadness the Hamaty family announces the passing of Captain Robert “Robbie” Hamaty O.D., who died on June 13th, 2020 at Baptist Hospital in Miami Florida. His wife, Carlene, was at his side.
Robbie was preceded in death by his parents, Munair and Tatiana, his brother Norman, his brother in law David and his niece Tatiana. He is survived by his wife Carlene, his daughter Monique and her husband Marcus Simmonds, their children Jayda, Nadia and Brandon, his son Basil and wife Melissa and their children Lismely, Megan and Robert Michael II, his sister Sonia, brother Frederick and sister in law Merle, sister Helene and brother in law Jack, brother Maskey and sister in law Gem, aunt Yolanda, nieces and nephews, cousins, and many loving friends.
Captain Hamaty will be forever remembered for the tremendous impact he made on so many in the community in both his native Jamaica and his adopted home Cayman, where he has lived since 1978. His many notable accomplishments include being one of Air Jamaica’s first 12 commissioned pilots, his prominent position at Cayman Airways, his founding of the Cayman Airways Pilots Association, his establishment of the Tortuga Rum Company, his role as founding Director of the National Building Society of the Cayman Islands, and his extensive tenure as Honorary Jamaican Consul to the Cayman Islands, however his most important roles were as husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
As a 24 year heart transplant survivor, Robbie was an ardent supporter of The Cayman Heart Fund, The Cayman Cancer Institute and the Jackson Memorial Miami Transplant Institute. In lieu of flowers kindly consider a donation to his favorite causes:
The Cayman Heart Fund - https://www.caymangiftcertificates.com/cayman-heart-fund
Jackson Memorial Miami Transplant Institute https://jacksonhealthfoundation.org/donate
The Cayman Islands Cancer Society: https://www.cics.ky/ways-to-help/donation/
Due to the current public health concerns, a small family service will be held in July. The family hopes there will be an opportunity to come together and celebrate Robbie’s blessed life in the coming months.
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