Robert Panati

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. After his military service, he worked full time at Gulfstream and spent his evenings teaching karate to children, showing special passion for his students with special needs. He had a deep love for motorcycles and took part in many charity events, yet his greatest dedication remained with his family and the young people he mentored.

He is survived by his wife, Elysha Panati; his children, Italia Grace Panati and Gabriel Scott Panati; his parents, Scott and Holly Hallam; his brother, William Hallam and Sarah; his grandmother, Ruth Rearick-Ciarolla; his uncle, Jack Rearick; his cousin, Sean Jones; and his niece, Bre-Anna Hallam, and nephew, Owen Hallam.