Robert Smith was born February 18, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York to the late
Mattie Morris and Charlie Smith. He attended New York City Tech, where he achieved an
Associates Degree.
After leaving college he worked security in various locations from Mary Macklin
to working security at the NBA Store as the head manager. He enjoyed and valued all
friendships. He loved life and spending time with family. After over 30 years of being
together on November 16, 2011, he married the love of his life, Bonita Hamilton and they
later relocated to North Carolina to enjoy retirement as well as his grandchildren.
Robert was known by different names: "Bob" to his family, "Burger" to the neighborhood
children that looked to him as a father, but to all of his grandchildren, he was known as "Pop-Pop."
He leaves behind to cherish in all his memories his wife Bonita. His brother Keith,
sister-in-law Rita; sister Michelle; children Shaunnette, Shamita, son-in-law Jacobi; William,
Kindu, daughter-in-law Bryeanna; Jovan, Diamon, Devante; grandchildren Anaiyah, Isaiah,
Jaylen, Autumn, Nazir, Janyah, Kyrie, Amirah, Mahake, William (Noah); honorary mother-in-law Arcadia "Katie" Cotto, a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and extended
family.
Visitation:
Saturday, May 07
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A Barrett Funeral Services
427 Ralph Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11233
Funeral Service:
Saturday, May 07
10:00 AM
A Barrett Funeral Services
427 Ralph Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11233
Interment:
Monday, May 09
Rosedale Cemetery
355 E. Linden Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036