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Robert Panati Obituary
Robert Panati, 45 of Pooler, Georgia passed away on March 7, 2026
Robert served his country with honor, completing multiple combat tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan, a testament to his courage and commitment. After his military service, he worked full time at Gulfstream during the day and spent his evenings teaching karate to kids, where he was especially passionate about helping his special kicks students.
He had a love for motorcycles and participated in many charity events but his true love and dedication was to his family and the children he mentored.
He is survived by his wife, Elysha Panati; children, Italia Grace Panati and Gabrial Scott Panati; parents, Scott and Holly Hallam; brother, William Hallam (Sarah); grandmother, Ruth Rearick-Ciarolla; uncle, Jack Rearick; cousin, Sean Jones, along with a niece, Bre-Anna Hallam and nephew, Owen Hallam.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3 p.m. on April 26th at the Pooler Karate, 811 Rogers Street, Pooler, GA 31322.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes - WEST CHATHAM CHAPEL (912) 748-2444
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901 Highway 80 West, Pooler, GA 31322
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