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THelma Hamaty
November 1, 2008
As I close the yearend of this Legacy Book, there is so much gratitude I feel for each and everyone that helped with Bobs' ordeal. This close cannot come about without and honorable mention to Dr. Collari and Dr. Kelliiher. Bob was truly blessed to have these two Doctors with him throughout his ordeal.
Dr. Collari who on a moments notice came to the house and administered to Bob, what a compassionate act. God Bless you Dr. Collari. To Doctor Kelliher, what can I say, you came into his hospital room one day, and literally got him to walk again. You took him by the hand and marched him all over that room. I was amazed, Bob hadn't walked in weeks. You had that influence over Bob, he so much depended on you. He felt protected with you as his doctor, God Bless you Dr. Kelliher.
Thelma Hamaty
October 16, 2008
When I first met you I could not operate a motor vehicle. Before I knew it because of you I had my drivers license and a brand new Chevrolet. You were traveling every week then and only came home on weekends. I hardly had the car a month when I got into an accident and totalled the car. I worried so as how you would react to this. When you came home I told you that I hit a massive tire on a great big truck. I will never forget how you were laughing out of control. You were thankful that I didn't get hurt, but for the longest time could not figure out how I did that. All the years we were married you hardly ever got upset with me, you loved me as I was and I will love you forever and then a day. May God hold you in his blessings.
I love you Bob thank you for a great life.
Your wife,
Thelma
Thelma Hamaty
October 6, 2008
Dear Friends and Family:
Thank you all for being there for me in such a traumatic and difficult time of my life. I shall never forget you all.
We are coming close to a year-end for Bob. I must say that I am better at this life now than what I was. I know that Bob would want me to go on. We both lived great lives together, went all over this country, and then abroad. Met great people in small ways of life and many people in great positions. I recently pulled out our albums on where we went and read all the clippings in local newspapers and newspapers in Haiti on what Bob had accomplished. What an extraordinary life we led. From the meetings with the Ministers of Haiti to having dinner with Muhammad Ali in Haiti. Sitting next to Bob Hope at the Hotel Pfister in Milwaukee. To having a noted Doctor from Puerto Rico waiting in the background to take care of me, because he had won thousands of dollars the night before and did not want his lucky new friend Bob to leave. To being threatened, because he was opening the first integrated plant down south. How amazing Bob was and still lives in the minds of so many, We were destined to be together and we proved to everybody that a deep commitment was always there for the both of us. I feel blessed that I can call you all my friends and family. Bob and I had many lows but the highs were always there to show us what we together had accomplished.
All that being said, I will continue to live my life the very best I can. to be held as an example to what Bob was all about, brave, courageous and full of love for everybody. I will not be looked upon as the maudlin Mrs. Hamaty but as one that can go on living a life of love and courage and at peace with the universe. God is good.
God bless us all.
Love to all,
In the faith,
Thelma
Thelma Hamaty
September 25, 2008
I will be reminiscing tomorrow on what would have been our 44th anniversary 9-26-64. I recall the entire day and will never forget what a great day it was for me. Rest in peace Bob you helped so many people while you were here on earth. May God bless you and keep you.
love and me,
Thel
Thelma Hamaty
September 23, 2008
The only way I can describe my life since your gone is this way:
I wake and I think about you, sometimes I just stand and think about you. I talk to your friends and I think about you, I play golf and I think about you.
I will always think about you every day of my life.
I love you Bob and I miss you so much. You just had that power over me that made me love you more as time went on. In 43 days you will have been gone one year and for me it still seems as though you just left.
May God Bless you.
Your wife always
Thelma Hamaty
September 7, 2008
We had so many great memories and it is these memories that are sustaining me. I remember how you loved to go to the horse races, and your favorite numbers were 4- 7- 11. Bob, I know there is a hereafter you passed on the 4th day in the year of 07 in the 11th month. I love it and I love you. You for me were one the best things that happened to me. Your with me every day and every minute.
Your wife,
Thel
Thelma Hamaty
August 30, 2008
We moved to Milwaukee in 1968.
The weather for us was brutally cold. You were made Vice President of the Jack Winter line of clothing. You always loved flying, and you never told me that you were taking lessons in preparation for a solo flight you had in mind.
Well, one afternoon you phoned me, and this was not a normal call, for you were behind the wheel of a small plane. I knew then that there was no stopping you for what ever you wanted to do.
I love you Bob.
Love and me,
Thel
Thelma Hamaty
August 16, 2008
Our memories of the past 48 years, are very precious to me now that your gone. I know that all we did together would never had been if it were not for you. When you became President of Marbrit of Haiti I could not have been more prouder of you. We spent four years in Haiti and today I look back and think of those wonderful years we spent there and it was because of you.
I love you and miss you.
In the faith,
Your wife forever,
Thel
Thelma Hamaty
August 7, 2008
Without you here I feel as though life is hopeless, I also feel as though I am lost in a crowd of people. You meant so much to me and we were a very strong couple for so many years. I put my trust in that God will sustain my grief. I shall never forget you Bob, I miss you terribly. Love you.
In the faith,
Thel
Thelma Hamaty
August 1, 2008
Bob, all during are years together you did so much for me. In particular was "filling my gas tank."
I recall saying to you I need to learn how to do this. You always replied with "I'll always be here to fill it." Its been nine months since you passed and I finally learned how to fill the tank. But here is the best part, when I do fill up I hear you saying to me "I'll always be here to fill it." I love you Bob.
In the faith,
Thel
Thelma Hamaty
July 29, 2008
This morning I thought of all the happiness you brought to so many of us you left behind.
I prayed to God to keep you in his good graces.
You were for me and will always be the only one in millions. I love you.
In the faith,
Thel
Thelma Hamaty
July 26, 2008
It is so lonely for me here since your gone. Yesterday I was in the kitchen washing my lonely cup and as you usually do when you were here I felt your arms wrap around me. This is how it has been since you passed, moments like that. I held that moment for as long as I could. I dream of the day when I can join you in the everlasting peace. I love you Bob, 48 years with the same person is a great deal of love. I also welcome my tears, to me it is an outpouring of relief, tears of sadness that I never believed could exist.
Thelma Hamaty
July 19, 2008
Since your gone,I have learned to trust in Jesus more than ever. Through death into life everlasting. I know that God watches over all of us. Bob,I miss you terribly. You will always be with me no matter what happens. In the faith,
Thelma
Thelma Hamaty
July 17, 2008
Friday begins The Walpole Country Club's Invitational Golf Tournament. For the past 36 years you never missed this tournament and many other tournaments. How you loved your golf and your golf buddies. You are sorely missed by all. I can only hope that you have found many of your golf buddies that went on before you. The 2004 tournament is when you got your first hole in one on the 17th hole. How thrilled we all were. God bless you Bob, I love you.
In the faith,
Thelma
Thelma Hamaty
July 14, 2008
I love you and always will. Life will never be the same without you. Every morning when I wake for that split second I sense your here and then reality sets in. How I miss you noone will ever know. Love you Bob, forever and a day.
Thelma Hamaty
July 7, 2008
July 4th your birthday and July 6th my birthday have passed, I sat and thought of all the fond memories we both shared all these years, I can't help but cry for the emptiness my life bears with you gone. I sit and recall of the time we had dinner in Haiti with Muhammad Ali, when he told you that you could be a double for Danny Thomas. We went so many places and made so many good friends, no one can take these memories from me. I find myself recalling detail for detail the memories we had all these years. This would never had been possible if I never met you. I almost knew immediately that you were my soul mate. Ma is gone, Pa is gone, Billy is gone and now you have passed. I know that this emptiness will never leave me.Love and me forever and a day.
In the faith,
Thel
Thelma Hamaty
July 2, 2008
My Heart is broken and the sadness continues. No one can ever know what it meant for me to love you so. You will always be in my heart and I shall never be the same. I wait patiently for the day I can rejoin you. Your birthday on July fourth will be the first in 48 years that we are not together. You are always in my heart.
Love you,
In the faith,
Thelma
Thelma Hamaty
June 21, 2008
Each and every day I visit the grave site,where you and Billy are. I pray the St. Jude prayer and then I talk to you and Billy. When I feel I need extra strenght I quitely say CAN YOU HELP ME OUT HERE "BOB" and it never fails I some how get through what ever it is that is on my mind. God and you only know how very much I miss you and love you. Till we meet again Bob I love you.
Mary Ann Nassour
June 16, 2008
On this Father's Day, I was reminiscing about my deceased husband and you; how you two were the friendliest foe. (oxymoron).
I hope you are happy where you are and please be nice to Johnny. He really loved you, as did I. Your cousin
Rick Mirabella
June 16, 2008
Uncle, I love you so much. Not only do I miss you now, but have missed you for quite some time. It pains me deeply that I didn’t see you for so long and before you left. This is something I will live with forever. I looked up to you. I learned so much from you and admired your strength. You are and always have been my John Wayne. Happy Father’s Day Uncle. Till we meet again I love You Ricky. P.S. Uncle who do you like Celts or Lakers?
Frank Hall
June 15, 2008
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Thelma Hamaty
February 17, 2008
Everybody misses you Bob, you left such a great feeling with everybody. I keep looking at all the work you did in this house you certainly were a man of all trades. Love you deeply.
Your wife
Thelma Hamaty
December 31, 2007
I pray for you each and every day. I miss you terribly. Whatever I do I sense your presence. I remember telling you how much I love you many times during your last moments here on earth. I know you heard me and you know that I shall never forget our love for each other.
Thelma Hamaty
December 21, 2007
We are coming up on the forty day Mass for you. Father Joe will say the Mass on the 30th day of December..I keep waiting for you to walk into the room. It just doesn't seem possible that your gone. I miss you terribly. Forever and then a day. Thel
Noreen Marszalek
December 9, 2007
We will all miss our "Uncle Bob" and are reminded of you every day as you had so much input into our home. You are always with us here and may you rest in peace. Love, The Marszaleks
Mary Ann
December 4, 2007
Hey cousin: Hope you have met up with Johnny. You guys really got along well, even if you argued all the time. Be nice to him, its Christmas and we miss him and you too.
Thelma Hamaty
December 3, 2007
Bob you made me a better person by the courage you showed me through your painful ordeal. You are my hero. I shall always love you. May God keep you in his safe embrace until we meet again.I truly love you. Thel
Elaine Hazaz
November 16, 2007
I am so glad I was able to visit Bob after so many years before his passing. We all loved him and he will be missed. Your cousin "E" & the Hazaz family.
Dolores Elias
November 15, 2007
I have had many special memories with Bob and will surely miss him.
Marilou Nassour Almodovar
November 14, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss, Aunt Thelma. I have so many fond and wonderful memories of spending summers with you and Uncle Bobby in MA. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
diana koury
November 14, 2007
During this most difficult time, the loss of my brother has left a void in my heart. I cherish all the memories we shared and they will stay with me forever.. I will always love you. Sis
Mary Ann
November 13, 2007
I feel as if a piece of my life has been taken away. You were so much a part of my childhood and you were so important to us. Johnny and I loved you. Through our eyes you could never do wrong. I will miss you albeit we were miles apart, but always in my heart. I know you're up there with the Big Guy and you will make him laugh and love you the way we do. Your loving cousin Mary Ann
Thelma Hamaty
November 12, 2007
Each day that goes by, if possible I miss you more and more. I truly lost my soul mate. I love you so much. You were so brave through all your suffering. Every new person affiliated with the hospital and others loved you. Bob you will be missed by so many.
Thel
Charlene & Marvin Perry
November 6, 2007
So Sorry to hear of Bob's passing, I am Don Hamaty's sister in law and have know Bob all my life. Our prayers are with you.
Beverly & Sam DiFlaminies
November 5, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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