October 25, 2022
October 25, 2022
Well old friend too bad I don't believe in time.. What i KNOW YOU WERE MY DEAR FRIEND AND ALWAYS WILL MISS YOU.. I may see you soon,, always and forevever Michael
Robert S Hart, son of Mae and Sidney Hart, brother of Richard Hart (all deceased) was born in the Bronx, NY, April 20, 1945. Bobby died suddenly on October 24. He lived with a passion for perfection in all he did. In the 1960’s, he was a designer and protégé of renowned jeweler Arthur King, creating one-of-kind jewelry in Arthur’s Madison Avenue studio in Manhattan. He lived life to the fullest; whether attending Woodstock (flying in with Michael Lang), motorcycling coast to coast, donning his wizard garb, antique & vintage art collecting, or traveling. He was a devoted son, brother, uncle, husband, and father. Moving to Florida in the 70’s, he and wife Rose made their home in a lush tropical setting in South Miami where they hosted family and friends from around the world. Together they thrived in a variety of creative business endeavors. A cousin of the famed lyricist Lorenz Hart, their daughter Lauren was named in his honor. His passion for culinary arts led him to become the proprietor of a popular Italian family restaurant in South Dade. The last several years of his life he resided in Gainesville, FL. Bobby is survived by daughter, Lauren, former wife Rose, nieces Jane and Lulu, nephews John and Leo. He will forever be remembered for his loving heart and unique character. A private memorial will be held.
-Jane Hart and family
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October 25, 2022
October 25, 2022
8 years today since you left us so unexpectedly. Even though your wish was always to go fast, it isn't easy for those left behind.
Lauren is quite the engineer. She is a natural. You would be proud of her as I am.
Rose
Lauren is quite the engineer. She is a natural. You would be proud of her as I am.
Rose
April 21, 2021
April 21, 2021
Happy birthday in Heaven, Uncle Bobby.
We all love and miss you..
xo
Lulu
We all love and miss you..
xo
Lulu
April 20, 2021
April 20, 2021
It is hard to believe another year has passed and you would have been 76. I still cannot believe you were so young when you passed away, but I am glad you went just the way you always wanted, quickly. Good for you, but the shock of it for those of us that were left behind still lingers.
I am growing old now and I am glad I am here to see what our beautiful daughter has accomplished. I cherish every minute with her, She is the greatest gift that resulted from our long marriage.
So often when she does something that reminds me of you I call her Roberta! LOL
R.
I am growing old now and I am glad I am here to see what our beautiful daughter has accomplished. I cherish every minute with her, She is the greatest gift that resulted from our long marriage.
So often when she does something that reminds me of you I call her Roberta! LOL
R.
April 20, 2021
April 20, 2021
I know I don't write on here often but that doesn't mean I don't think of you. I had a dream of you last night in the Keys. It had to be you saying hi. Can't believe this is your 7th birthday that you have not been with us. Love and miss you.
October 24, 2020
October 24, 2020
10/24/20
Dear Old Friend,
Just an update.. Rose and I are friends again . I let her talk because she does think she knows what's happening ? She still is a great mom for sure, Lauren and I have a really good relationship. In many ways she reminds me of you. Me I am OK.. I do kind of miss you dear friend.. Always and Forever, Michael
Dear Old Friend,
Just an update.. Rose and I are friends again . I let her talk because she does think she knows what's happening ? She still is a great mom for sure, Lauren and I have a really good relationship. In many ways she reminds me of you. Me I am OK.. I do kind of miss you dear friend.. Always and Forever, Michael
April 24, 2020
April 24, 2020
It has been said that as long a a person or animal is remembered they will live on...I just find it impossible to forget you..I guess there was some sort of feeling that you were always there. We sure knew a lot about each other whether good or bad.
We sure did laugh a lot even it it wasn't funny.
You and Rose gave me a great honor naming me Godfather to that beautiful daughter who did look so much like you. She did turn out to be a fine lady.
We all miss you and you remain alive in our Harts...
Your OLD Friend,
Michael Kraft
China
Posted by Rose Hart for Michael Kraft
We sure did laugh a lot even it it wasn't funny.
You and Rose gave me a great honor naming me Godfather to that beautiful daughter who did look so much like you. She did turn out to be a fine lady.
We all miss you and you remain alive in our Harts...
Your OLD Friend,
Michael Kraft
China
Posted by Rose Hart for Michael Kraft
April 20, 2020
April 20, 2020
You would have been 75 years old today! That was a milestone I thought you would easily reach. It is still so difficult to believe how young you were when you passed away.
The joke was always that I was the health nut and you were the bacon and butter person, but you would outlive me because of your strong Jewish genes. However, it was not to be.
Know you are missed by your daughter and your wife.
Happy Birthday, Old Man.
R.
The joke was always that I was the health nut and you were the bacon and butter person, but you would outlive me because of your strong Jewish genes. However, it was not to be.
Know you are missed by your daughter and your wife.
Happy Birthday, Old Man.
R.
October 24, 2019
October 24, 2019
I was in my classroom at Pinecrest Elementary and received a call from Lauren saying the paramedics were on their way and you were in a serious condition. I assured her that you were always the lucky one and I knew you would pull through. A few minutes later I got "the call". It has been 5 years ago today and I still cannot believe you went so quickly and so young.
Lauren and I both have good lives. She still struggles with your absence. She is doing her thing in N.C. our home away from home when we always went to Mickey's cabin in Blowing Rock.
I have a beautiful, vintage house in Clearwater where I have reunited with family and old friends. I even got inducted into the Golden Spartan Society last week end which means I graduated college from University of Tampa 50 years ago!!!
So time marches on. Please look out for Lauren and take care of Pearl, Cocoa, Daisy, Bally and all of our beautiful canine family.
Remember you are missed.
Your Funny Valentine,
Rose
Lauren and I both have good lives. She still struggles with your absence. She is doing her thing in N.C. our home away from home when we always went to Mickey's cabin in Blowing Rock.
I have a beautiful, vintage house in Clearwater where I have reunited with family and old friends. I even got inducted into the Golden Spartan Society last week end which means I graduated college from University of Tampa 50 years ago!!!
So time marches on. Please look out for Lauren and take care of Pearl, Cocoa, Daisy, Bally and all of our beautiful canine family.
Remember you are missed.
Your Funny Valentine,
Rose
April 20, 2019
April 20, 2019
#74
Lauren and I lit a yarhzeit candle and sang Happy Birthday to you.
Our lives have totally changed and we wish you were here to share it with us.
You would be so proud of Lauren.
She is going to China tomorrow with her new job and will spend time with her Godfather, Michael.
Miss you lots.
Rose
Lauren and I lit a yarhzeit candle and sang Happy Birthday to you.
Our lives have totally changed and we wish you were here to share it with us.
You would be so proud of Lauren.
She is going to China tomorrow with her new job and will spend time with her Godfather, Michael.
Miss you lots.
Rose
October 24, 2018
October 24, 2018
It has been 4 years today since Lauren called me in my classroom and told me of your sudden death. It is as surreal now as it was then. The joke was with your good Jewish genes you were the one who would outlive me! It was not to be. You went quickly which was always your wish.
Lauren and I have moved on.
Would u believe I no longer live in my beloved Miami and I miss it so much
There is no place like home. You would love my new house in Clearwater.
Lauren is about to take her P.E. exam this week end which is very important so be looking over her to make sure she does well
She loves being an engineer. I am so proud of her as I know you are too.
Hug Captain Louie for me and all of our doggies until I get there.
Rose Hart
Lauren and I have moved on.
Would u believe I no longer live in my beloved Miami and I miss it so much
There is no place like home. You would love my new house in Clearwater.
Lauren is about to take her P.E. exam this week end which is very important so be looking over her to make sure she does well
She loves being an engineer. I am so proud of her as I know you are too.
Hug Captain Louie for me and all of our doggies until I get there.
Rose Hart
April 21, 2018
April 21, 2018
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MY FUNNY VALENTINE. #73
We wish you were here. Lauren and I have so much going on and so often we say if Bob were here we could ask him how to do it.
You would be so proud of her. She loves being an engineer.
Please look out for her wherever you are.
Please take care of Daisy, Bally and Greta and all of our dogs until I get there.
R.
We wish you were here. Lauren and I have so much going on and so often we say if Bob were here we could ask him how to do it.
You would be so proud of her. She loves being an engineer.
Please look out for her wherever you are.
Please take care of Daisy, Bally and Greta and all of our dogs until I get there.
R.
October 25, 2017
October 25, 2017
October 24th, 2017
It is 3 years now since you left us and we miss you and wish you were here as part of our family. Lauren and I are doing well. It happens all the time that we say "If Bob were here...". We hope you are up there with Capt. Louie, Pearl, Bally, Daisy and Arthur. Please watch over us and let us know you are. Rose
It is 3 years now since you left us and we miss you and wish you were here as part of our family. Lauren and I are doing well. It happens all the time that we say "If Bob were here...". We hope you are up there with Capt. Louie, Pearl, Bally, Daisy and Arthur. Please watch over us and let us know you are. Rose
October 25, 2017
October 25, 2017
I cannot believe that it has been 3 years. Three very long years of missing and needing my dad. There is so much I have wanted him to be a part of, so many many times I have wanted to call to ask for help or advise. I know he is always looking down on me but I want him here with me. I love and miss him so much.
April 20, 2017
April 20, 2017
Today you would be 72.
We miss you.
Take good care of DAISY for us.
We miss you.
Take good care of DAISY for us.
October 24, 2016
October 24, 2016
Two years today. We miss you. Please watch over Lauren and guide her down a happy path.
September 18, 2016
September 18, 2016
I have had you in my dreams recently so I paid you a visit on this wonderful site today. It makes me feel as close to you as possible. We miss you. Next month will be two years. I hope you are up there fishing with Daddy on the Captain Louie. R.
October 24, 2015
October 24, 2015
Hi there Bob,,, You know Rose had to remind me as always of those important things..You know how much Lauren and R.are missisg and forever loving you.. Well I am too..I just spent the last 1/2 hr. thinking of you..There were many wonderful times..Rest in peace dear friend..From China with Love, Always, your Friend,Michael
October 24, 2015
October 24, 2015
Rose and Lauren, my sincere condolences. I can't believe a year has passed, his memory will always leave an imprint in your soul. He was truly a man who was extremely knowledge and helped many prople. I'm s o sorry for your your continued loss.
April 19, 2015
April 19, 2015
April 20th, 2015 As I watched you gray and grow older I was looking forward to wishing you a happy 70th birthday and maybe even teasing you a little by calling you "Old Man". It would have been out of love and a sense that I had a right since we grew old together. Never did it occur to me that I would wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY while lighting a yahrzeit candle. I have lit candles for our loved ones who have passed since I was young, but this was something for which I never prepared.
It has been six months, half a year, since you have left us. You are missed by Lauren and me every day. Happy Birthday, My Funny Valentine. Love, Rose
It has been six months, half a year, since you have left us. You are missed by Lauren and me every day. Happy Birthday, My Funny Valentine. Love, Rose
November 13, 2014
November 13, 2014
Bobby and I were best friends for over 50 years...I was the Best Man at his and Rose's wedding and we shared all the major experiences and life lessons together...My heart is broken and I think about our days together ...the memories and love we shared will always remain in my heart...there are no words to fully express how I feel...when I think about him it puts a smile on my face...not a day goes by that my thoughts are not of him....
Sincerely,
Richard Kluft.....
Sincerely,
Richard Kluft.....
November 10, 2014
November 10, 2014
Remembering Bobby My dearly departed Friend:::::Those of us who are living, found our friend to be gone forever..Those of us who are crying in grief, weep for he will never return...Those of us who are enraged, felt that we are being cheated by the cruelty of his untimely death..But those of us who believed that our friend has found eternal rest; we have felt joy in our silence..And those of us whose faith has gone beyond the seas , we all know that our friend has never left..And if our dearest friend will have to speak before us, he will surely say these words..As you gaze at the blue skies or wait for a falling star, As you stare at the tall trees, watch the colorful flowers or play with the playful waves on the beach and feel the sun, You will remember me........Of those times we laughed, we played, we cried. we worried, we struggled, we fought and of all the times we so loved those who are dear to us You will find me.. And yes if you will not forget to think about me and give me a special place in your hearts, I will never be gone !! Friends Forever and ever.
Michael Kraft - China
Michael Kraft - China
November 10, 2014
November 10, 2014
Bob you were such an interesting, wacky, personable, mentor, one of a kind friend for so many years. I regret we lost touch the past few years. With Rose and beautiful daughter Lauren your family was a memorable part of my life and family for so long. The memories are fond. My heart is sad. Bob thanks for the good times.
November 5, 2014
November 5, 2014
"Bob, dear and close friend. For years I felt like part of the family along with Rose and Lauren. From spending lots of time in the Keys to the Woodstock reunion in New York; and many places inbetween. Bob had such an uncanny ability to be so knowledgeable on so much, and always willing to help! I know of no one who had such an impact on so many. So many good times and memories. Love you Bob,
You'll be sorely missed." Richard and Marilyn Oswald.
You'll be sorely missed." Richard and Marilyn Oswald.
November 5, 2014
November 5, 2014
We met Bob through Uncle Franks Pizza & Cutler Bay Jewelers. Always a gentleman & smiling & beyond a doubt he made the best garlic rolls in Florida & perhaps even beyond. You'll be missed. David & Joyce Menhennett
November 4, 2014
November 4, 2014
Thank you Bob, for all of the wonderful times, your absolute generosity and all of the laughter you brought into all of our lives! We will never forget you and you will always be missed, as you touched so many of our lives. With love, David Menhennett and Laura Delgado at Cutler Bay Jewelers. XOXO
November 4, 2014
November 4, 2014
It was a pleasure and an honor to have met Bob. The little time that I was able to know him, he made a spark in everyone lives, as well he shared a wealth of information of his experiences. Thank you Rose for letting me meet him. He was truly a very kind and brilliant man who made a difference in many people's lives. He will be truly missed. Thank you Bob!
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October 25, 2022
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Well old friend too bad I don't believe in time.. What i KNOW YOU WERE MY DEAR FRIEND AND ALWAYS WILL MISS YOU.. I may see you soon,, always and forevever Michael
October 25, 2022
October 25, 2022
8 years today since you left us so unexpectedly. Even though your wish was always to go fast, it isn't easy for those left behind.
Lauren is quite the engineer. She is a natural. You would be proud of her as I am.
Rose
Lauren is quite the engineer. She is a natural. You would be proud of her as I am.
Rose
April 21, 2021
April 21, 2021
Happy birthday in Heaven, Uncle Bobby.
We all love and miss you..
xo
Lulu
We all love and miss you..
xo
Lulu
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December 28, 2023
I met Bob Hart many years ago when we were just starting out in our apartments on E. 58th street in Manhattan. I had just bought a cake that I that I couldn’t resist. I had one piece. To prevent myself from eating more, I decided to give the rest to the tenant across the hall. That is how I met Bob, and his brother, who was there at the time.
The three of us became friendly and went out together from time to time. Over the next several years I could not have asked for a better neighbor. We would visit with each other. Bob was always smart, helpful, creative, funny and kind. He had interesting friends and acquaintances from various walks of life, who added interest to my life as well. As he was fixing up his apartment, it was essential that everything should be made of wood. Even his flatware had wood in the handles. That is why I realize that his invention of salad fingers fit him to a T.
I wondered over the years what ever became of Bob. He just disappeared and the apartment remained vacant up to the time that I left. I googled his name along with the name Arthur King, and found this web site. I am glad to know that he had a good life. That he found a soul made. And that together they raised their wonderful loving child. He had loving relatives and friends as well.
R.I.P. Robert Hart
The three of us became friendly and went out together from time to time. Over the next several years I could not have asked for a better neighbor. We would visit with each other. Bob was always smart, helpful, creative, funny and kind. He had interesting friends and acquaintances from various walks of life, who added interest to my life as well. As he was fixing up his apartment, it was essential that everything should be made of wood. Even his flatware had wood in the handles. That is why I realize that his invention of salad fingers fit him to a T.
I wondered over the years what ever became of Bob. He just disappeared and the apartment remained vacant up to the time that I left. I googled his name along with the name Arthur King, and found this web site. I am glad to know that he had a good life. That he found a soul made. And that together they raised their wonderful loving child. He had loving relatives and friends as well.
R.I.P. Robert Hart
One of a kind!
October 24, 2022
Uncle Bobby was definitely one of a kind! Funny, loving, generous, thoughtful and unique. When my sister and I were little kids we used to love it when he would visit us and take us for a ride on his big motorcycle. He was definitely the cool uncle! I miss him.
Pumpkin
November 23, 2014
by Lauren Hart
I know that there is a lot more to my dad life then what I was a part of but for the last 28 years from the moment the nurse said “it’s a girl” I became daddy’s little girl. Dad started crying and the nurse said you can always try again…she didn’t realize that it was tears of happiness. I know it took him and mom a long time to decide to have me but on July 2, 1986 here I came. There is obviously tons of stuff that happened that I don’t remember that I have to be told about or see in pictures or videos but I there is also a ton of stuff I do remember and I think it is those things I will cherish most dear. I remember our little getaways from the restaurant to Disney. I remember going to ship Salad Fingers together. I remember making him loose his big toe nail at least twice. I remember him always thinking of me even when money was tight and him bringing me flowers on Friday nights. I know we had some rough times but at the end I truly loved out relationship. I could ask or tell him anything without the fear of being judged. I could call him up out of the blue and ask him to drive me to Miami and he would. It is because of this relationship that we created that we were able to have an amazing last weekend of his life. It was a weekend I will always treasure. We actually felt like a family again.
My dad was one of a kind, truly, and I cannot believe that he is gone. There is so much that he is going to miss out on. He is going to miss my first day as a real engineer (which by the way is January 5th), he won’t be there to help inspect my first home purchase, he will not be there to walk me down the aisle or see me start my own family and he never got the chance to be a grandfather other than to two four legged furry creatures. It is because of him though that I now have an extra little push of motivation to make the most of my life, live life to the fullest cause you never know when it will end and to try as hard as I can in everything I do. Although I will never get to see his face again or hear his voice I know that he is watching out for me and seeing everything I accomplish and bragging about me to grandma, grandpa and Uncle Dick, telling him I told you she would be a civil engineer one day. He is now with his family and best friends and one day, hopefully a long time from now I will see him again and everyone else that is there with him watching down on us as I know they are.
My dad was one of a kind, truly, and I cannot believe that he is gone. There is so much that he is going to miss out on. He is going to miss my first day as a real engineer (which by the way is January 5th), he won’t be there to help inspect my first home purchase, he will not be there to walk me down the aisle or see me start my own family and he never got the chance to be a grandfather other than to two four legged furry creatures. It is because of him though that I now have an extra little push of motivation to make the most of my life, live life to the fullest cause you never know when it will end and to try as hard as I can in everything I do. Although I will never get to see his face again or hear his voice I know that he is watching out for me and seeing everything I accomplish and bragging about me to grandma, grandpa and Uncle Dick, telling him I told you she would be a civil engineer one day. He is now with his family and best friends and one day, hopefully a long time from now I will see him again and everyone else that is there with him watching down on us as I know they are.