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Robert Tyson Obituary
Robert Jermaine Tyson, 40, longtime resident of New Haven, passed away Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. He was born in New Haven, CT to Gwendolyn Tyson on June 24, 1977. Rob was a 2001 graduate of Wheaton College and a 2008 graduate of the CT Police Academy. He was a Sergeant with the Department of Motor Vehicles and previously worked as a gym teacher at Amistad Academy. Besides his mother, Robert leaves to cherish his memory, fiancée, Andrea Grilo; brother, Darryl Tyson; sister, Jamie Tyson; half sister, Shytanya Floyd; godbrother Scott Huckaby; nieces, Emani Johnson and Royal Tyson; grandmothers, Lillian Tyson and Bernice Cox; godmother, Niecy Ashe; and a host of relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his loving mentor, Richard Kaliszewski.
A celebration of his life will take place Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at The New Trinity Temple C.O.G.I.C., 285 Dixwell Ave., New Haven, CT 06511. Friends may call Friday at the church from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Beaverdale Memorial Park, New Haven. Memorial contributions may be made to New Life Church, c/o The Robert Jermaine Tyson Foundation, 28 Hedgehog Rd., Trumbull, CT 06611, or online at newlifect.com. To leave a message of comfort for the Tyson family, please visit
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Beatrice Frasier
August 12, 2018
I will and always miss you Ty.
Denise Suggs
December 12, 2017
Rest in peace my friend. I'm sorry to have missed your home going. My sincere condolences to the entire family. You were one awesome man and a positive influence on many!
Rose
December 10, 2017
I can't believe you're gone but I know the Lord takes only the good ones. You were a good guy on this earth and I know you'll be a better angel in heaven. Jermaine spread your wings and continue to protect and serve.
Myajuan Hunter
December 8, 2017
You will always be my big bro!Smart,handsome,intelligent young man I'm honored to say I knew you.Rest well bro!!!Love you!
Quiana Lowery
December 8, 2017
Jermaine,
Rest well in the arms of our creator!!
To his family-may the care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. My most sincere condolence!!!
RACHID GATLING
December 8, 2017
I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THE TIME TO GIVE MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES!! WORDS CANNOT DESCRIBE HOW MUCH ROBERT MEANT TO ME!! ALTHOUGH WE WERENT BLOOD WE ALWAYS LOVED ONE ANOTHER LIKE BROTHERS !! I AM BLESSED TO HAVE BEEN APART OF HIS LAST DAYS!! I WILL CARRY THE POSITIVE ENERGY HE SHINED ON ME!!! AND SHARE THAT SAME ATTITUDE AND KINDNESS WITH EVERYONE WHO CROSS MY PATH!!! MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS HIS WONDERFUL BIG FAMILY!!! WE WILL ALWAYS CHERISH THE MEMORIES MY BROTHER!!
Vinise
December 7, 2017
Sleep in Peace Jermaine. Niecy, Jamie, Darryl and Andrea may God give you comfort and peace, Jermaine will always watch over you all. You all will forever be in my prayers.
Damon Williams
December 7, 2017
A Great friend he was smart intelligent had lots of swag gonna miss my man on that harley my riding partner I'll miss you fam
Edward Alcantara
December 7, 2017
Although my family and I just recently met Rob, he truly left a positive mark on all of us... A true gentleman, may you Rest In Peace always.
Rakia Randall
December 7, 2017
This is still so unreal to me Sleep in Peace my dear friend..... You will be Missed..
Antonio West
December 7, 2017
A great friend .. we went all the way back to kindergarten.. we played basketball at the Y.. he always was a positive smart dude that lead by example.. i Will never forget you .. one love .. Antonio West...
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