Akil H Asantewa

 Akil H. Asantewa, 73, of Smithville Flats NY, passed away on Sunday,
October 9, 2016 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City, NY. He was
 born in New York City on Tuesday, October 5, 1943 and grew up in Buffalo,
 NY. Akil was self-employed at APS Security Alarms and was the Chairman of
 MBKBSI, a nonprofit organization he started. Surviving diabetes for 40
 years and renal failure for 21 years he influenced and encouraged those
 around him with his positive mental attitude. He was a dreamer and doer
 who inspired many. His joys in life were his family, being helpful,
 sitting in the sun, music, talking with people, The Buffalo Bills, soap
 operas, westerns and cooking.

 He is predeceased by his grandmother: Melrose Henderson, his mother and
 father: Rev. Alberta Robinson, Bishop Robert LA Robinson Sr., and his
 daughter Desiree Lynn Robinson.

 He is survived by: His wife, Jelani K. Asantewa and ex-wife Bettye J.
 Robinson. Children: Jeneane L Harris, Sherrese Pitts, Iryan Keith Robinson
 and Masai A. Asantewa. Grandchildren: Joyce Robinson, Joshua Pitt,
 Mindelle Smith, Nehemiah Pitt, Solomon Pitt, Neana Harris. Sisters:
 Ernestine Grooms, Anita Ortiz. Brothers: Rev. Robert LA Robinson Jr,
 Harrell Bonner and beloved aunts, uncles, in-laws, nieces and nephews...
 There is a link death cannot sever, Love and Remembrance last forever.

 At Akil's request there was a private service. Cremation arrangements by
 Savage - DeMarco Funeral Home of Endicott, NY. 13760.  Expressions of
 sympathy in memory of Akil may be made to: Genegantslet Fire Co. PO Box
 151, Smithville Flats, NY  13841.